A raw, heavily-researched guide for women facing breast cancer, mastectomy, and reconstruction written by a survivor. "1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, but this is not just another cancer book. Breast cancer survivor Kim Harms combines her own experience with extensive research and walks readers through the process of mastectomy and breast reconstruction, weighing the pros and cons, detailing the physical...

The key to breast cancer prevention is awareness, education and early detection. This program is part of our women's health series designed to comply with the Joint Commission standards for education of patients and family and was awarded a National Telly Award for Education.

"A life-saving and empowering guide to understanding breast cancer detection, prevention, and treatment options, from two top doctors in the field-Rachel Brem, a breast radiologist, and Christy Teal, a breast surgeon-who have also made the personal decisions to have mastectomies"-- No Longer Radical is an essential read for everyone whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. Leaders in the field of breast cancer treatment at George Washington...

Multi-disciplinary French artist Prune Nourry has gained international recognition for her thought-provoking, educational, and frequently humorous projects exploring bioethics through sculpture as well as video, photography, and performance. At the young age of 31, Purne is diagnosed with breast cancer. She stars documenting her treatment andits effect on her own body, turning her medical odyssey into an epic artistic adventure.

"Are your breasts healthy? If this question gives you pause, you're not alone. Confusing media and conflicting advice surrounding breast health can make it challenging to know what's best. In the United States this year, more than 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Dr. John West wants to help you avoid becoming part of that statistic. For nearly 20 years, Dr. West has focused on giving his patients the best care possible when they...

"Provides accessible science and health information for the love of your boobs, especially when they have cancer. Dana Brantley-Seiders spent twenty years working as a biomedical breast cancer researcher. Then, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She thought she knew breast cancer before it whacked her upside her left boob and left her bleeding on the curb of uncertainty. Turns out, she had a lot to learn. This book shares Brantley-Seiders' personal...

By printing the abstracts of technical studies, the author provides the evidence that melatonin helps prevent breast cancer and helps avoid resistance to chemotherapy drugs. Melatonin also helps keep cancer cells from changing to the type that can spread and develop metastases. You will learn how both maximizing natural melatonin and supplementing with melatonin pills may reduce your risk for breast cancer. You will learn how exposure of your eyes...

"When a cancer nurse becomes a cancer patient, she has to confront the most critical, terrified, sometimes furious patient she's ever encountered: herself. A frank look at struggling with illness while navigating the health care maze."-- Despite training and years of experience as an oncology and hospice nurse, Brown found it difficult to navigate the medical maze when she learned she had breast cancer. Her experience shows how our for-profit health-care...