DCIS of the Breast: Taking Control

This is the second book by Professor John Boyages for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer. The first book was designed for breast cancer patients and this second project for patients with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) of the breast. The book is written in an approachable style, with lots of photographs and patient stories which serves both to illustrate medical points and break up the text, making it more readable. The book is divided into three parts and has 20 control points where patients are guided through the process of making very important decisions regarding their diagnosis and treatment. John uses many botanical references and metaphors to explain difficult concepts and present information in a less threatening way.

Table of Contents:
           BC Publishing   DCIS of the Breast Table of contents: Foreword About the author Acknowledgements INTRODUCTION PART 1: “SHOCK CONTROL”—TAKING CONTROL IMMEDIATELY AFTER DIAGNOSIS Control Point #1 – What on Earth is "DCIS?" Control Point #2 – How Do I Find the Right Treatment Team? Control Point #3 – How Do I cope with my Family and Friends? PART 2: “GAINING CONTROL”—TAKING CONTROL BEFORE YOUR SURGERY Control Point #4 – What Will I Do about My Breast? Control Point #5 – What Will I Do about My Armpit? Control Point #6 – If I Have a Mastectomy, Can I Wear an External Prosthesis? Control Point #7 – If I Have a Mastectomy, What Are My Options for Breast Reconstruction? Control Point #8 – What is Pagets Disease of the Nipple? Control Point #9 – What Should I Do before I Go into the Hospital? Control Point #10 – How Do I Cope with Waiting for My Results? PART 3: “MAINTAINING CONTROL”—TAKING CONTROL AFTER YOUR SURGERY Control Point #11 – How Do I Address Any Possible Complications? Control Point #12 – Do I Need More Surgery? Control Point #13 – What Does My Pathology Report Really Mean? Control Point #14 – What Is My Prognosis? Control Point #15 – Do I Need Additional Tests?          Control Point #16 – Do I Need Radiation Therapy? Control Point #17– Do I Need Hormonal Treatment? Control Point #18 – Will Treatment Affect My Periods, Fertility, or sex life? Control Point #19 – What checks do I need After my Treatment? Control Point #20 – Important Questions for Your Treatment Team          Endlims: Glossary Useful Websites Credits  References Index My Thoughts and Notes (any blank pages at the end)

About the Author :
Professor John Boyages, MD, PhD is Professor of Breast Oncology and Director of the Macquarie University Cancer Institute.  He is a busy clinician and a radiation oncologist with over 30 years experience in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and DCIS.  Following his studies at the University of Sydney and Harvard Medical School, John published over 135 clinical research articles and treated thousands of breast cancer survivors. He writes and lectures about DCIS to lay and professional audiences.

Review :
"This is a superb book for any patient, their family member or friend, with a diagnosis of DCIS of the breast." -- Jay R Harris, MD "Id be pleased to have John take care of any member of my own family if they had DCIS of the breast. Id certainly recommend that they read this book -- and I recommend it to you as well!" -- Daniel F Hayes, MD, Stuart A Padnos Professor of Breast Cancer Research, University of Michigan