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Overview"The first guide to all surgical and nonsurgical options for women with a high risk for breast cancer. Advances in genetic testing and risk assessment have changed the face of medicine, but with them has come a Pandora's box of dilemmas. Imagine discovering you had a significant risk for developing breast cancer. What would you do? Through the incredible true stories of five young friends, as well as interviews with more than seventy top breast cancer experts, health writer Dina Roth Port addresses the universal questions of women everywhere who have watched family members suffer from the disease and wondered, ""Am I next?"" Full of practical information, Previvors is the first comprehensive book to guide women through the difficult process of determining their risk, weighing the options, and coping with the emotions of deciding to undergo surgery. Readers will learn- .The pros and cons of getting tested for the BRCA gene .How to decide between surgical or nonsurgical options .The latest research in breast cancer surveillance .The advanced new world of breast reconstruction .How to overcome body image and sex issues post-surgery, and more From navigating health insurance coverage to finding the right medical team, Previvors is an invaluable resource for women facing decisions about their risk and future health. Watch a Video" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dina Roth PortPublisher: Avery Publishing Group Inc.,U.S. Imprint: Avery Publishing Group Inc.,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.306kg ISBN: 9781583334058ISBN 10: 158333405 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 05 October 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDina Roth Portis an award-winning author and freelance journalist whose work has appeared in publications including Glamour, Self, Prevention, and The Huffington Post. Dina graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. She lives in Boca Raton, Florida with her husband and two children. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |