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5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb Reference, Dec 30 2003
Anyone seeking good information about breast cancer on the internet immediately runs into two problems:1) The sheer glut of what's available can be overwhelming 2) Despite the abundance of breast cancer sites, finding well-organized, understandable information can be a futile chase. Even after surfing all over the web, one is usually left with disjointed, confusing, and sometimes contradictory fragments. These challenges to the harried information-seeker make Charyn Pfeuffer's book that much more a jewel. With a journalist's skill for clarity, and a cancer center volunteer's insight and heart, Pfeuffer has put together a very thorough and helpful resource that's both approachable and understandable. (Reliable, too. The author enlisted medical professionals to help assure the content's accuracy.) The book provides succinct answers in everyday language to the 100 most often asked questions about breast cancer (from how the Stages of breast cancer differ, to what you can do to get a mammogram if you don't have insurance, to treatment options for cancer that has spread...). In addition, there is a very extensive section covering many varied therapies that can supplement the usual battery of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. These "complementary" treatments range from acupuncture and aromatherapy to Tai Chi and yoga. Plus, there's a brief run down on many common drugs used in treating breast cancer, and a very extensive Resources section, with a thorough Glossary to boot. A bargain at list price, the values offered here make this book a compelling "must buy right now!" choice. And a useful reference to turn to again and again. Don Blohowiak
co-author of the forthcoming "Guy's Guide to Female Breast Cancer"
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