Breast Health Encyclopedia

Author: Beige
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Breast cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors in humans and also one of the major malignant tumors affecting women. In Germany alone, there are approximately 46,000 female breast cancer patients each year. According to the latest statistics released by the Anti-Cancer Association, the incidence rate of breast cancer among Chinese women is 40 per 100,000, and the mortality rate is increasing at a rate of 3% annually, ranking second among female malignant tumors. In recent years, the incidence of breast cancer in China has shown a clear trend of younger onset, with more women developing breast cancer after the age of 30, and the peak age range shifting to 45–49 years, 10–15 years earlier than in Western women. 85% of patients seek medical attention only when the breast cancer has already progressed, and early detection rates remain extremely low. Since its publication, Dr. Lo Beige, a breast cancer expert from Germany, has made "The Complete Guide to Breast Health – A Life Plan for Breast Cancer Patients" a classic. She is a compassionate and experienced professional who accompanies women with breast cancer through this difficult period of their lives. In this revised and updated edition, the latest research findings on disease prevention, surgical techniques, immunotherapy, and more await your evaluation. Additionally, Dr. Lo Beige also outlines how to learn to live a fulfilling life during illness and how to seek support—such as from family, friends, and self-help groups. Dr. Lo Beige says, "A book cannot eliminate people's fear of breast cancer, but understanding the disease and the fear it inspires can at least help reduce the distress of the threat." It is reported that approximately 1.2 million women worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and 500,000 of them die from the disease. Cancer should no longer be a taboo topic! This book includes medical and life knowledge that breast cancer patients should understand, from self-examinations of the breasts to the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of breast cancer, all presented in a warm and comforting tone to accompany patients through this challenging time in their lives. Knowledge is the key to courage! Understanding can help overcome fear and unease; understanding is the foundation for better mastering one's own fate.