The Black Woman's Breast Cancer Survival Guide: Understanding and Healing in the Face of a Nationwide Crisis
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (757 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1440856087 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 203 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Dr. PhD, Contributing Faculty, College of Health Sciences, Walden University; Emeritus Professor, Graduate School, University of Louisville; Visiting Professor, School of Public Health, San Diego State University)"Cheryl Holloway has written a first-person survivor story about breast cancer. Human genetics, that of the tumor and the genome of the patient provide for each individual an intimate, personal, and more often customized management plan. Hoye. Drawing on personal experience, Dr. Holloway has written a wonderful and easy to follow guide for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. She covers aspects of dealing with breast cancer as well as understanding tests and treatments. Her strong faith comes through as a secret weapon to which she turns when things are both under control and at wits end. She uses her own experience
Holloway, PhD, is program director for the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program at South University in Novi, MI, where she teaches courses on health promotion and wellness, issues in public health, and women's and minority health issues.. Cheryl D
Breast cancer is reaching epidemic levels, especially among Black women. This survival guide provides tools that womenBlack women in particularcan use to identify and combat this all-too-common threat.• Speaks from the perspective of a Black woman who has had breast cancer and is also an academic who researched breast cancer• Provides current information and practical advice for beating breast cancer• Explains tests and treatment options• Includes information on research studies and outcomes for Black women with breast cancer&bul