a breast health guide for girls, teens, and in-betweens
Weiss, Marisa C
2008
Provides answers to questions young girls have about their breast, discussing development, size, shape, stretch marks, nipples, lumps, bras, and other related topics.
Contains over five hundred entries on breast cancer including prevention and treatment, implants, chemotherapy, genetic testing, and reconstructive surgery.
Presents a guide to understanding breast cancer, explaining what it is, who gets it, and risk factors for the disease; discussing symptoms and diagnosis; describing various treatment options; and considering the psychological impact of breast cancer.
Examines the medical community's struggle with breast cancer, relating the experiences of Dr. Susan Love and some of her patients at the UCLA Breast Center and discussing such topics as detection and prevention of the disease, methods of treatment, research, and funding.