A lifesaving guide for detecting, preventing, and treating breast cancer from two top doctors in the field
No Longer Radical is the first book of its kind to offer a new way to take control of your breast health, and put knowledge and power in the hand of the patient.
Meet the Authors
Leaders in the field of breast cancer treatment at George Washington University—Dr. Rachel Brem is director of breast imaging and Dr. Christy Teal is the surgical director of the breast care center—have created a lifesaving guide for detecting, preventing, and treating this dreaded disease.
Dr. Rachel Brem
is an internationally known breast cancer expert. She is a professor of radiology and director of breast imaging and intervention at The George Washington University. She is the vice chairwoman of the department of radiology. Dr. Brem is on the board of directors of numerous industry-leading companies. She is the chief medical advisor and cofounder of the Brem Foundation. Dr. Brem is a fellow of the American College of Radiology and the Society of Breast Imaging and is the recipient of many awards, including Newsweek’s Best Cancer Doctors, Castle Connolly Top Doctors, and Best Cancer Doctors in the United States.
Dr. Christy Teal
is an associate professor of surgery, the director of the Breast Care Center and chief of breast surgery at The George Washington University. Dr. Teal and her colleagues have developed a cutting-edge, holistic, patient-focused Breast Care Center that integrates complementary medicine with the latest technology and surgical innovations. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, a Washingtonian Top Doctor, a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, and Exceptional Women in Medicine award recipient.
An essential read for anyone whose life has been touched by breast cancer, No Longer Radical positions mastectomies as a viable course of treatment or prevention for women considering the option.
With true patient stories that provide real insight for women either diagnosed with breast cancer or at increased risk for it, the book covers essential topics that women must be prepared to think about when their medical history puts them at risk for breast cancer, including:
Deciding whether mastectomy is right for you
Evaluating treatment options for every age
Understanding what recovery really looks like
What it means to take control of cancer care
Written for women who want the best approach to breast cancer screening, prevention, and treatment, including those who are considering mastectomies, this invaluable book is the first of its kind to put knowledge and power in the hands of the patient.
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