Any breast operation is a significant event. This book provides information to help lessen the fear and gives practical advice for patients returning to normal life. Contents include: an explanation of the benign causes of lumps and pain in the breast; outline of the different types of cancer of the breast; description of investigative and diagnostic procedures; a look at preparation for surgery, the different surgical procedures and what to expect after surgery; a discussion of radiotherapy and chemotherapy; an explanation of breast reconstruction. For breast diseases patients and their...