pt. I, Introduction to breast cancer : -- 1. Breast and lymphatic system basics: understanding breast health -- 2. Benign breast changes -- 3. What you need to know about breast cancer -- 4. The role of estrogen in breast cancer development -- 5. The link between breast and ovarian cancer -- 6. Statistics on breast cancer in the United States -- 7. Recent research advances in breast cancer.
pt. II, Types of breast cancer : -- 8. Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) -- 9. Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) -- 10. Invasive carcinoma of the breast -- 11. Medullary breast carcinoma -- 12. Inflammatory breast cancer -- 13. Paget disease of the nipple -- 14. Triple-negative breast cancer.
pt. III, Risk factors, symptoms, and prevention of breast cancer : -- 15. Breast cancer risk factors and symptoms -- 16. Alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk -- 17. Diethylstilbestrol (DES) and breast cancer risk -- 18. Environmental factors and breast cancer risk -- 19. Hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer risk -- 20. Oral contraceptives and cancer risk -- 21. Overweight, obesity, and cancer risk -- 22. Myths about breast cancer risk -- 23. Understanding your risk: genetic counseling for cancer --24. Breast cancer genetic testing: understanding BRCA1 and BRCA2 -- 25. Preventing breast cancer in people who are susceptible.
pt. IV, Screening, diagnosis, and stages of breast cancer : -- 26. Breast cancer screening and exams -- 27. Mammograms -- 28. Other breast imaging procedures -- 29. Breast biopsy -- 30. Testing for hormone receptor status -- 31. Understanding your breast pathology report -- 32. Breast cancer diagnosis: questions to ask -- 33. Breast cancer staging.
pt. V, Breast cancer treatments : -- 34. How to find a doctor or treatment facility if you have cancer -- 35. Making breast cancer treatment decisions -- 36. Adjuvant and neoadjuvant therapy for breast cancer -- 37. Surgical treatments for breast cancer -- 38. Radiation therapy for breast cancer -- 39. Chemotherapy for breast cancer -- 40. Hormone therapy for breast cancer -- 41. Targeted (biologic) therapies for breast cancer -- 42. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies used in the treatment of breast cancer -- 43. Treating breast cancer during pregnancy -- 44. Treating male breast cancer -- 45. Treating advanced and recurrent breast cancer -- 46. Clinical trials.
pt. VI, Managing side effects and complications of breast cancer treatment : -- 47. Side effects and complications of breast cancer treatment -- 48. Fatigue after cancer treatment -- 49. Infection after breast cancer treatment -- 50. Lymphedema -- 51. Pain after cancer treatment -- 52. Sexuality and fertility issues in people with cancer -- 53. Dealing with hair loss related to breast cancer treatment -- 54. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies used for the side effects of breast cancer and its treatment.
pt. VII, Living with breast cancer : -- 55. Nutrition and cancer -- 56. Exercise after cancer -- 57. Breast cancer and your emotions: tips for coping -- 58. Talking to family and loved ones about your cancer -- 59. Breast cancer and work -- 60. Purchasing breast prostheses and post-mastectomy bras -- 61. Insurance and paying for breast cancer treatment -- 62. Caregiving for someone with breast cancer.
pt. VIII, Additional help and information : -- 63. Glossary of breast cancer terms -- 64. Directory of organizations that offer information and financial assistance to people with breast cancer.
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