The care of the patient with non-palpable cancer of the breast The care of the patient with non-palpable cancer of the breast

Alternate Title(s): Care of the patient with minimal cancer of the breast Contributor(s): Letton, A. Hamblin, 1916- Wilson, John Page, 1923- Mason, Edward McKinley, 1939- Publication: Danbury, Conn. : Davis & Geck, [1977] Language(s): English Format: Moving image Subject(s): Breast Neoplasms -- therapy Abstract: (Critical) This program presents care of the patient with minimal cancer of the breast using a health team approach. Medical diagnosis, surgical treatment, and physical and psychological care of the patient are illustrated and a discussion of how the patient interacts with the nurse, physician, radiologic technician, physiotherapist and "reach to recovery" volunteer is included. The program walks viewers through the process of discovering breast cancer and embarking on treatment. It emphasizes attention to a patient’s mental well-being as well as her physical health. Patients experience distress and worry throughout the process; in addition, invasive surgery can impact a patient’s self-image and intimacy with others. It is important to ensure that patients emerge from the treatment process emotionally and physically healthy. Footage of patients and surgeries are shown. The presentation is well-done and meets its objectives. Thus, this program is recommended for medical and surgical nurses, physical therapists and radiologic technologists. Copyright: The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information) Extent: 023 min. Color: Color Technique: Other NLM Unique ID: 7801173A (See catalog record) OCLC no.: 31656697 Permanent Link: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/7801173A