Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book, 5th Edition

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“Comprehensive and candid.”

“Striking a blow to the old approach that more is better, Dr. Love writes that it’s not just a matter of having cells with mutations of cancer but also an environment egging them on.”

“[Dr. Love is] one of the country’s leading experts on breast cancer.”

“The seminal work for any woman facing the disease.”

“I was impressed by how plainly and intelligently Love…presented the research findings about mammography.”

“Many shifts in breast health science make this massive coverage a key acquisition for any health library.”

“A candid, authoritative, and splendidly well-written guide for women facing a diagnosis, decisions about treatment, and concerns about prevention of breast cancer…Highly recommended.”

“More than an up-to-date advisory for the reportedly one-in-eleven women stricken with breast cancer, this is a candid, comprehensive, splendidly well-written guide to a part of the body about which most women know surprisingly little…The authors survey breast development and physiology, appearance (their discussion of plastic surgery is straightforward and nonjudgmental), breast-feeding, and common noncancerous conditions, telling all in a tone at once wise and warm. Quotes from Love’s patients lend additional scope, as do appendices ranging from recommended reading to lists of support groups and treatment centers.”

“The woman who almost singlehandedly brought public attention to the mammillary part of our bodies keeps the updates coming. With studies and research advancing at warp speed, this latest tome addresses genetics, how the cell environment influences treatment, new imaging protocols, breast density considerations, and ‘personalized medicine,’ approaching each woman’s cancer individually. The review of the fourth edition said that no library should be without it. Ditto that.”

“An owner’s manual for breasts.”

“The go-to guide for millions of women concerned about breast disorders—cancer in particular…A definitive resource…Present[s] technical information in clear prose meant to be understood by the average woman…Deserve[s] a place on every breast cancer patient’s bookshelf.”

“[Love is a] breast cancer guru.”

“Twenty years after the first edition, Dr. Love writes with optimism about advances in the science of breast cancer diagnosis…She won’t lead you astray. For newly-diagnosed breast cancer patients, this book is still a great guide.”

“More than a bible for those newly diagnosed with breast cancer. It’s now also a guide for survivors, those at risk and anyone who wants to understand the environmental connection.”

“This is the bible on the topic…The sheer size of the book attests to the body of new knowledge that exists regarding prevention, diagnostic tools, and treatment options.”

“For women who have breast cancer—or simply want to know more about it to help a friend or a relative manage it—there has been no better source for the past twenty years than Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book…[Love] gives information and advice in forthright, plainspoken language…There is simply no more clear-headed and comprehensive guide to this often devastating disease than Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book, and the new edition is the most information-packed one yet.”

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