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Christobel Saunders is Professor of Surgical Oncology at The University of Western Australia, teaching surgery to medical students and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
An active clinical researcher, she is a lead investigator in several large studies in cancer. Her research interests include clinical trials, epidemiology and pathology of pregnancy-related (gestational) breast cancer, familial breast cancer, minimally invasive treatments and quality of life research, and have led to the publication of over 65 scientific papers in refereed journals as well as books and book chapters.
Professor Saunders is a well-recognised cancer policy advisor and cancer control advocate. She is an executive member of several local, national and international cancer organisations, including Cancer Australia, The Cancer Council WA (President) and the National Breast Cancer Foundation of Australia.
Sunil Jassal is a consultant in Breast Surgery at Royal Perth Hospital in Perth, Western Australia. He was born and completed initial medical and surgical training in Victoria, gaining an FRACS in the area of General Surgery. Sunil subsequently moved to Perth to pursue further training and expertise in his sub-specialty interest of Breast Surgery.

Breast Cancer: The Facts is a concise and accessible guide to breast cancer for patients and their families, general health practitioners, nurses and medical and allied health students.

For those newly diagnosed with breast cancer, this book will provide essential background information on the disease and will assist them in negotiating the often convoluted and obscure path through treatment. With this knowledge, people affected by breast cancer, and their families, will be able to ask health care teams the questions in order to make informed decisions about treatment.

This publication covers all aspects of the diagnosis and management of breast cancer, focusing on the patient journey, but also includes information on women at high risk, menopause and fertility after treatment, breast cancer associated with pregnancy, the role of clinical research, and the psychosocial aspects of diagnosis and survivorship.

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Reviewer:Theresa M. Bacon, MSN, RN, CPON(University of New Mexico Hospital)
Description:This book focuses on breast cancer risk, prevention, screening, and treatment.
Purpose:According to the authors, the book is intended to provide information to women and others interested in learning more about breast cancer.
Audience:This book is aimed at patients and families to use as a resource. The information is presented at an appropriate level for lay readers.
Features:In a general overview of breast cancer, the book provides detailed information on the risk factors, screening for, and signs of breast cancer. Treatment options and survivorship issues are discussed. The appendix provides a template for a survivorship plan that patients may find useful. A glossary provides easy to understand definitions.
Assessment:This is an easy to read guide for readers interested in learning more about breast cancer.