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UK Patient Information Guide: Secondary breast cancer

This section lists information resources available in the UK for cancer patients and their families. For resources giving general information on cancer, its treatments and effects, please use the links in the right hand menu.

Books

Coping With Breast Cancer
Author Terry Priestman
Publisher Sheldon Press
Description Written by one of Cancerbackup’s medical advisors (a senior consultant oncologist), this book explains about diagnosis, treatment and living with breast cancer.
ISBN 978-0859699686
Date 2006
Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book
Author Susan Love
Publisher Da Capo Press
Description A general book on breast problems including breast cancer and breast reconstruction. An American book so some information may not be relevant to UK residents.
ISBN 978-0738209739
Date 2005
Your Guide To Breast Cancer – The Royal Society of Medicine
Author Jacqueline Lewis
Publisher Hodder Arnold
Description Written by a leading breast cancer surgeon. Provides facts, guidance and support to enable the reader to make informed choices and regain control of their life. Includes a questions and answers section.
ISBN 978-0340905005
Date 2005

Booklets and factsheets

Breast Cancer Care booklets
Author Breast Cancer Care
Description Breast Cancer Care publishes a wide range of free booklets on all aspects of breast cancer.
Obtain from Further information on these booklets with ordering details may be viewed on the Breast Cancer Care website at: www.breastcancercare.org.uk Alternatively, telephone the Breast Cancer Care helpline on 0808 800 6000.
URL http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk
Secondary breast cancer
Author Cancerbackup
Description Booklet
Obtain from Online version available
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All resources in UK patient information guide have been reviewed by Cancerbackup specialist nurses and all details were correct at time of review.

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