Cancer specialists are well aware that women diagnosed with breast cancer are often asked to make quick decisions during a period of intense personal crises. Written by the nation's leading cancer specialists, Myths & Facts About Breast Cancer dispels the many myths surrounding breast cancer, offering instead solid insight, facts, and realistic optimism. Heavily illustrated and punctuated throughout with patient quotes, this handbook identifies the most current screening and diagnostic techniques, treatment options, reconstruction information, potential outcomes, support information, and much, much more. Ideal for both professional and personal use, this softcover book arms the breast cancer patient with the information she will need to make rational decisions throughout the course of her treatment.