From the medical leaders of 27 leading cancer centers united under the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), comes this essential guide to Metastatic Breast Cancer. Adapted from clinical treatment guidelines used by physicians and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients® are packed with the latest information, treatment innovations, and resources. Each patient-friendly chapter prepares patients and caregivers to talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Let this authoritative handbook be your guide! Part 1: Breast cancer basics - Explains breast cancer and staging. Part 2: Treatment planning - Describes how doctors plan treatment. Part 3: Treatment guide - Presents treatment options based on the features of the cancer. Part 4: Making treatment decisions - Offers tips for choosing the best treatment. A complete glossary with dictionary and acronyms completes this book. --from Amazon.