Sharing the inspiring account of her own experiences as a patient, a chronic illness specialist presents a guide to making informed choices about breast cancer treatment. 55 photos, 35 in color.

Breast cancer strikes one out of every nine American women. The author's unique perspective combines her expertise as a clinical psychologist with her personal experience as a breast cancer survivor. She includes suggestions that will help you understand treatment side effects, find support, and cope with the emotional turbulence that can accompany diagnosis and treatment.