Hereditary cancer

Hereditary cancer and cancer genetics
Assessing your risk/genetic counseling
Family history
Genetic testing

Risk management

Breast and ovarian cancer risks
Mastectomy
Breast reconstruction
Oophorectomy
Surgical Menopause

We’re Also Reading

The Breast Reconstruction Guide Book, by Kathy Steligo
The bestselling guide to mastectomy and reconstruction has been rewritten and updated. The new 2d edition retains all the comprehensive information, descriptions and explanations of the originalissue, along w/ith new information about the latest implant and flap reconstruction procedures, how to deal with insurance, how to find thte right surgeon and much more.

Apron Strings: Inheriting Courage, Wisdom and... Breast Cancer, by Diane Tropea Greene
Although dealing with a very serious topic, Apron Strings is an upbeat and optimistic look at what can be learned from the past, and all that the future has in store. When faced with adversity – faith, love, humor and the power of the human spirit will always prevail.

No Time to Die: Living with Ovarian Cancer, by Liz Tilberis
No Time to Die is a frank, no-holds-barred look into the world of fashion and a candid account of a battle with a debilitating illness. Approaching every obstacle with optimism, humor and grace, Liz Tilberis has written a story that celebrates life and the ultimate triumph of a passionate, determined, and courageous woman.

Blood Matters: From Inherited Illness to Designer Babies, How the World and I Found Ourselves in the Future of the Gene, by Masha Gessen
In 2004 genetic testing revealed that Masha Gessen had a mutation that predisposed her to ovarian and breast cancer. The discovery initiated Gessen into a club of sorts: the small (but exponentially expanding) group of people in possession of a new and different way of knowing themselves through what is inscribed in the strands of their DNA. As she wrestled with a wrenching personal decision (what to do with such knowledge) Gessen explored the landscape of this brave new world, speaking with others like her and with experts including medical researchers, historians, and religious thinkers.

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