by Ivo Olivotto MD, Karen Gelmon MD, David McCready MD
and Urve Kuusk MD
(To order, please write to info@granvilleislandpublishing.com or call 877-688-0320.)
This best-selling self-help book for cancer patients and their
families, is the definitive authority on all aspects of breast cancer. It
equips patients with the knowledge needed to take an active part in
their treatment. Patients involved in making decisions about their
treatment are better able to deal with their illness than are patients
who give control to their doctors. Topics covered in the book
include information about mammograms, breast self-examination
techniques, what to do if a lump is found, benefits and side effects
of all treatments, chemotherapy and radiation, and practical tips
Dr. Ivo Olivotto is a Professor and the Head of the Division
of Radiation Oncology at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and
Department of Oncology, University of Calgary.
Dr. Karen Gelmon is a Professor and works in the Division of
Medical Oncology at the BC Cancer Agency and at the Department
of Medicine at UBC.
Dr. David McCready is a Professor of Surgery and Gattuso Chair in
Breast Surgical Oncology at the Department of Surgical Oncology
at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Urve Kuusk is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of
General Surgery at UBC.
"'The Intelligent Patient Guide...' was at my side for the eight months I fought breast cancer. When I needed [information], it never failed me."
- Former CEO Canadian Cancer Society
and National Cancer Institute of Canada
"A tremendous tool that I make available to all my patients."
- Dr.J. Caines Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Trade Paperback Sixth Edition
ISBN: 978-0-981159-91-1
6 x 9 in. - 336 pages
US $34.95
CDN $34.95
French edition will be released soon