It is estimated that each year over 300,000women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and add to that number, anaverage of 12% will have it reoccur. While breakthroughs in treatments continueto make news, the numbers of women with breast cancer continue to grow.Understanding what breast cancer is, how to spot it, and what factors in awoman’s life can reduce the odds of getting it is crucial. Bestselling healthwriter, Pamela Wartian Smith, MD has written a new and important book to answerthe many questions women have. In her forthcoming book, How to Prevent Breast Cancer Before & After , Dr. Smith provides key information that can be done to lower thechances of first appearing as well as returning. Thebook is divided into three parts. Part 1 looks at the types of breast cancer, its symptoms,how it’s diagnosed and its conventional treatments. It also examines thepossible side effects of many cancer therapies. Part 2 discusses theunchangeable risk factors and the risk factors that can be lowered or eliminated.And Part 3 examines the importance of strengthening a women’s immune system inpreventing breast cancer along with its reoccurrence. It is one thing tolive in fear of breast cancer, especially if you have experienced it. It isanother thing to do what you can do to avoid its coming back. By managing yourlifestyle, increasing your immune system, and understanding what to avoid, youtake back some of the control you may have lost. How to Prevent Breast Cancer Before & After can make that difference.
