Breast Cancer: Preparing for Surgery
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Keywords

Breast Cancer

How to Cite

Monroe, Martha C., and Barbara F. Shea. 2020. “Breast Cancer: Preparing for Surgery: FCS8829/FY899, 2/2016”. EDIS 2016 (1):5. https://ojs.test.flvc.org/edis/article/view/127715.

Abstract

Once you and your doctor schedule your breast cancer surgery, you may have additional questions about how you can prepare for your operation. This 5-page fact sheet provides information to help you get ready for breast cancer surgery through a brief overview of common surgical options, medical appointments, social support systems, and standard surgical procedures as well as reactions and memories of women who have gone through this experience. Written by Martha C. Monroe and Barbara F. Shea, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences. Revised February 2016.  
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy899 

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References

Remen, R. N. (1996.) Kitchen table wisdom: Stories that heal. New York: Riverhead Books.

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