Previvors : facing the breast cancer gene and making life-changing decisions /

Port, Dina Roth,

Previvors : facing the breast cancer gene and making life-changing decisions / Dina Roth Port. - xiii, 267 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

"Includes the stories of Suzanne Citere, Rori Clark, Lisa Marton, Amy Rosenthal, and Mayde Wiener."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-257) and index.

Discusses the availability of tests to determine whether women carry a gene tied to breast cancer, positive and negative aspects of preventative mastectomies, and information about reconstructive surgeries.

9781583334058

2010023026


Breast--Cancer--Gentic aspects.
Breast--Cancer--Risk factors.
Breast--Cancer--Prevention.
Mastectomy.
Breast cancer--Gentic aspects.
Breast cancer--Prevention.
Breast--Surgery.

RC280.B8 / P66 2010

616.99/449 616.99