Confronting Hereditary Breast And Ovarian Cancer
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Confronting Hereditary Breast And Ovarian Cancer
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Author : Sue Friedman
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2012-03
Confronting Hereditary Breast And Ovarian Cancer written by Sue Friedman and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03 with Health & Fitness categories.
This book defines issues facing previvors and survivors of breast and ovarian cancer. Including information about genetic counseling and testing, preventive surgery, and fertility and family planning, as well as explanations of health insurance coverage and laws protecting genetic privacy, this title tackles the challenges of living in a high-risk body.
Am I Next In Line
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Author : Monique Achtman
language : en
Publisher: Calgary : Target Advertising
Release Date : 2007
Am I Next In Line written by Monique Achtman and has been published by Calgary : Target Advertising this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Health & Fitness categories.
Hereditary Breast And Ovarian Cancer Current Concepts Of Prevention And Treatment
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Author : Gulisa Turashvili
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2021-01-19
Hereditary Breast And Ovarian Cancer Current Concepts Of Prevention And Treatment written by Gulisa Turashvili and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-19 with Medical categories.
Probably Someday Cancer
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Author : Kim Horner
language : en
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
Release Date : 2019-02-15
Probably Someday Cancer written by Kim Horner and has been published by University of North Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-15 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
After learning that she inherited a BRCA2 genetic mutation that put her at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer, Kim Horner’s doctors urged her to consider having a double mastectomy. But how do you decide whether to have a surgery to remove your breasts to reduce your risk for a disease you don’t have and may never get? Horner shares her struggle to answer that question in Probably Someday Cancer. The mother of a one-year-old boy, she wanted to do whatever would give her the best odds of being around for her son and protect her from breast cancer, which killed her grandmother and great-grandmother in their 40s. Which would give her the best chance at a long healthy life: a double mastectomy or frequent screenings to try to catch any cancer early? The answers weren’t that simple. Based on extensive research, interviews, and personal experience, Horner writes about how and why she ultimately opted for a double mastectomy—the same decision actress Angelina Jolie made for a similar genetic mutation—and the surprising diagnosis that followed. The book explores difficult truths that get overshadowed by upbeat messages about early detection and survivorship—the fact that screenings can miss cancers and that even early-stage breast cancers can spread and become fatal. Probably Someday Cancer is about the author’s efforts to push past her fear and anxiety. This book can help anyone facing hereditary risk of breast and ovarian cancer feel less alone and make informed decisions to protect their health and end the devastation that hereditary cancer has caused for generations in so many families.
Living With Hereditary Cancer Risk
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Author : Kathy Steligo
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2022-09-27
Living With Hereditary Cancer Risk written by Kathy Steligo and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-27 with Health & Fitness categories.
"This book provides a comprehensive overview of hereditary cancer for a general audience, with coverage of the genetic tests available for detecting risk for heritable cancers as well as options for medical and surgical treatment"--
Previvors
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Author : Dina Roth Port
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2010-10-05
Previvors written by Dina Roth Port and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-05 with Health & Fitness categories.
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
Waiting For Cancer To Come
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Author : Sharlene Hesse-Biber
language : en
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Release Date : 2014-07-28
Waiting For Cancer To Come written by Sharlene Hesse-Biber and has been published by University of Michigan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-28 with Health & Fitness categories.
A narrative-driven exploration of the effects of BRCA genetic testing on the lives of at-risk women
Positive Results
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Author : Joi L. Morris
language : en
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Release Date : 2010-06-03
Positive Results written by Joi L. Morris and has been published by Prometheus Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-03 with Health & Fitness categories.
This unique and important guidebook is a single, comprehensive source of information and advice to help women (and some men) at high risk for breast and for ovarian cancer because of family history and genetic profile. One part memoir, three parts "how to" manual, Positive Results explains in a clear and steady manner the myths and realities of "the breast cancer genes." It lays out all the options in easy-to-follow, compassionate language. It will help women and men decide if they want to pursue genetic testing, guide them in interpreting their test results, and give them a sound basis for making the life-saving decisions required to manage their risks. Authors Joi Morris and Dr. Ora Karp Gordon cover all of the latest medical options, including genetic testing for breast cancer risk, breast cancer surveillance, assessing risk, mastectomy and breast reconstruction techniques, ovarian cancer surveillance, surgery, managing menopause, and cancer risks in men who carry mutations on BRCA genes. Along the way, Joi tells her personal story and that of other women and men who have made the gut-wrenching decisions required to survive in this world of astronomical risk. At the age of forty-two, Joi learned that she has a genetic mutation on a gene known as BRCA2. The test results meant that her risk of getting breast cancer could be as high as 84 percent by age seventy, and that her risk for ovarian cancer was also high. Compounding her risk was the fact that her mother had developed breast cancer in her forties. After much research and consultation, the result of which is this book, Joi made the difficult decision of undergoing prophylactic mastectomies. This straightforward and practical approach combined with the poignant personal experience of a woman at risk facing these challenging decisions will provide readers with the feeling that they have had the benefit of a long conversation with both a trusted physician and a friend who has just gone through the same uncertainties they are facing.
Confronting Chronic Pain
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Author : Steven H. Richeimer
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2014-05-15
Confronting Chronic Pain written by Steven H. Richeimer and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-15 with Health & Fitness categories.
Richeimer's compassionate and holistic approach can help soften the harsh edges of pain and provide hope for the future.
The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook
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Author : Kathy Steligo
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2012-11-01
The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook written by Kathy Steligo and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-01 with Health & Fitness categories.
For a decade The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook has been the best resource on this topic for women who have had a mastectomy. Equal parts science and support, it is filled with stories that illustrate the emotional and physical components of breast reconstruction. Readers will find advice about choosing a doctor and a procedure, insurance and payment issues, how to prepare for surgery, and what to expect during recovery. Expert commentary by physicians and insights from patients inform this book, as does the exhaustive research by the author, a two-time breast cancer survivor who has twice had reconstructive surgery. New in this edition are discussions of• the pros and cons of saline and silicone implants • solutions for post-lumpectomy cosmetic problems• new immediate-delayed reconstruction when post-mastectomy radiation may be required• the benefits and limitations of nipple-sparing mastectomy• considerations for direct-to-implant reconstruction• newly developed tissue flap procedures • who can best apply nipple and areola tattoos and why tattoos may not last• enriching fat with stem cells so it stays in the breast• patient-controlled tissue expansion • how insurance and health care reform affect reconstruction -- Brice W. McKane, M.D., F.A.C.S., Texas Center for Breast Reconstruction