Samuel Pilnik M.d.

All About the Breast: an Illustrative Guide for Mothers, Daughters, and Sisters Samuel Pilnik M.d.

"An authoritative, generously illustrated guide that gives clear, accurate and up to date information on the most common problems women may develop in the breast.
It is written in a simple and friendly language providing with medical facts and rendered with medical illustrations and photographs for the easy understanding of symptoms and physical findings similar to the breast problems a women may experience in their breast.
This guide will provide the reader a clear understanding of what is said during a breast consultation and the process on choosing a treatment option.
It addresses in great detail to all breast problems, including:
? Benign and malignant lumps, and their presenting symptoms,
? Skin and nipple problems,
? How to perform a meaningful Breast Self Examination,
? Breast problems that may develop during pregnancy, including cancer,
? Treatment options, including: surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and hormonal treatment.
? The different types of breast reconstructions
This informative and well-illustrated book will be Invaluable for women who have breast disease or are at risk for developing breast cancer, and for the physician caring for the female patient facing the initial challenge.
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