Introduction. How to use this book

Finding out you have breast cancer. What now? ; What will happen to me? ; What is breast cancer? ; How cancer starts ; More facts about breast cancer ; Why me? ; How serious is my cancer?

Treating your breast cancer. Who will help with my cancer treatment? ; How to talk with your doctor ; What's the best way to treat my breast cancer? ; What should I expect after a mastectomy? ; What should I expect after a lumpectomy? ; What are other treatments for breast cancer? ; Making your treatment choices ; What is a clinical trial? ; Side effects of chemotherapy ; What do I need to know about side effects from treatment? ; What should I know about paying for treatment? ; What is a breast cancer survivor? ; How will cancer and treatment affect me and my loved ones? ; Keeping a journal may help ; How will cancer and treatment affect my work?

Recovering from treatment. What if my breast was removed? ; What is breast reconstruction surgery? ; Is my cancer gone forever? ; How can I be close with someone after cancer and treatment? ; How can I stay healthy from now on? ; How can I get back to living my life?

More information. Can you help me understand breast cancer risk? ; More about cancer stages ; Your medical team ; References ; Resource guide ; Glossary.