Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book:4th Edition 2005 by Susan M. Love, Karen Lindsey
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Book Reviews of Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book:4th Edition 2005
Book Review: a very useful resource
Summary: 5 Stars
No book can do everything, and certainly a book can't keep up with the rapid-changing research in medicine. However, this book in its various incarnations continues to serve as a good no-nonsense resource--a good place to start. It does not patronize to the reader (no syrupy 'oh poor thing' language), and it is very up-front about the side effects of the different treatments. The final decisions about what to do, if you are in that situation, will not be in a book. It will depend on your own biology, cancer stage, etc. What this book will do is tell you the biology of the breast, what is actually happening to cause cancer, and what radiation, etc, will be like. I recommend it to patients and to family members as well. From there, you will have the biological basis that one needs to decipher honest websites (like the National Library of Medicine) for the latest research...and to screen out the quacks.
Best wishes for good outcomes.
Book Review: Best book for breast cancer
Summary: 5 Stars
I have bought several books on this subject, and this is the best of them. The other books address us patients as a teacher talking to his students, but Dr. Love's book assumes the readers are educated and intelligent. Her style is clear and straightforward. The information is detailed but not so much as to be cumbersome or too scholarly. All information is supported by numerous scientific studies, listed at the end of the book, which can be a further source of information for readers who want to learn more. I found in the book much information which was not available in the other books. The glossary is very helpful, but it is not complete. For instance, the term "tumor markers" was not included, although they are mentioned in the text, as were other terms I was looking for. The book was puvlished in 2005, and of course there is much new information available since then, so I hope that a new updated version is in the works.Book Review: Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book
Summary: 5 Stars
Truly the bible of information for any woman diagnosed with breast cancer. More information than, hopefully, you'll ever need while going through this.
Clear explanations aimed at the lay person to help them navigate through the breast cancer experience.
This Doctor left no stone unturned and no question unanswered. Easy cross-reference, some website references, statistical figures, drawings, and perfectly clear explanations.
This book is a MUST for anyone who has, or knows of someone who has, breast cancer.
Book Review: The best resource available
Summary: 5 Stars
Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book:4th Edition 2005
My physician recommeded this book to me in 2002 when I developed breast cancer. It was a life saver in answering my questions and being a resource as surgery and treatment followed. I loaned it to several friends and recently bought the latest copy for another who is in the decision making process as to breast cancer treatment. Kudo's to Dr. Love!
Book Review: If you know someone touched by breast cancer, PLEASE, buy them this book.
Summary: 5 Stars
My mother was a victim of breast cancer. During her long and courageous fight this book was a constant companion that answered questions long after the clinic visits and treatments. It's a fountain of knowledge that will comfort patient, family and friends. I regularly send copies to people touched by breast cancer and suggest others do the same.