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Chapter 1 - INTRODUCTION
Chapter 2 - BREAST CANCER RISK, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
- Who’s at Risk and What Can You Do?
Risk Factors, Reducing Your Risk, and Screening
- Making the Diagnosis
Mammography, Clinical and Breast Self Examinations, Diagnostic Tools
- After the Diagnosis
Second Opinions, Surgeries, Treatment Therapies, Reconstruction Breast Prostheses, and Physical Recovery and Rehabilitation
- Managing Side Effects of Treatment
Fatigue, Hair Loss, Nutrition and Problems with Eating, Pain and Peripheral Neuropathy
- Coping With Post-Treatment Issues
Hormone Replacement Therapy, Lymphedema, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Sexuality, and North Carolina Lymphedema Therapists
- Clinical Trials
Includes information on how clinical trials apply to breast cancer patients, participating in a clinical trial, benefits and risks of clinical trials, and how to find a clinical trial.
Chapter 3 - ADVANCED MEDICAL ISSUES
Chapter 4 - GENETIC TESTING AND COUNSELING
Includes information on what breast cancer genes and genetic tests are, what genetic test results mean, benefits and disadvantages of the genetic test, what to do if you test positive, and discusses genetic counseling.
Chapter 5 - MULTICULTURAL ISSUES AND RESOURCES
Chapter 6 - CHALLENGES FOR UNIQUE GROUPS
Chapter 7 - FINANCIAL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE
Includes resources for financial assistance with mammograms, breast exams, treatment,
medication, prostheses, wigs and medical supplies, lodging, transportation, telephone, meals,
utilities and child care.
Chapter 8 - INSURANCE, LEGAL AND EMPLOYMENT ISSUES
Chapter 9 - SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS, FAMILY AND CAREGIVERS
Chapter 10 - WOMEN BUILDING BRIDGES
North Carolina breast cancer survivors available to share experiences, advice and support.
Chapter 11 - SURVIVORSHIP
Includes issues breast cancer survivors face, including life changes, insurance and follow-up care
Chapter 12 - SUPPLIERS OF BREAST CANCER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Chapter 13 - NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITALS AND CANCER CENTERS
A county-by-county summary of hospitals and cancer centers in North Carolina and breast cancer services offered.
Chapter 14 - COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
Chapter 15 - ADVOCACY, MEDICAL INFORMATION AND RESEARCH
Chapter 16 - APPENDIX
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