Women's Cancers: How to Prevent Them, How to Treat Them, How to Beat Them

A reliable, empowering guide for anyone concerned about the unique issues surrounding women's cancers
-- This new edition includes a new chapter on lung cancer, the leading cause of death from cancer in women

Empowerment and information are key for anyone facing this prevalent women's health issue. The authors, both oncology nurses with more than 50 years of experience between them, set out to help women become more knowledgeable and assertive in seeking their own healthcare.

In sensitive and honest language, Women's Cancers addresses breast, cervical, ovarian, uterine, and lung cancer. It discusses the issues that arise with their diagnosis, and examines medical treatments and complementary therapies. The authors analyze cancer statistics and pinpoint high-risk groups, then teach what each woman can do to lower her risk. New information in the second edition includes:
-- The latest screening guidelines and diagnostic tests
-- Information on the breast cancer gene and what its discovery means for women
-- Recent cancer-prevention findings
-- What to expect from changes in the healthcare and insurance industries

With few books available on cancers that uniquely affect women, Women's Cancers provides accurate, comprehensive information that can make a difference to women, their families, and their healthcare providers.