Twisting Fate

"A leading oncologist at the University of California San Francisco, Dr. Pamela Munster has advised thousands of women o... (more)

"A leading oncologist at the University of California San Francisco, Dr. Pamela Munster has advised thousands of women on how to deal with the life-altering diagnosis of breast cancer. But when she got a call saying that her own mammogram showed 'irregularities,' she found herself experiencing a whole new side of the disease she thought she was an expert in. Weaving together her personal story with her team{u2019}s groundbreaking research on the BRCA gene{u2014}responsible for not only breast cancer but also for many other inherited cancers affecting both women and men{u2014}Twisting Fate is an inspiring guide to living with BRCA mutations. With authority, insight, and compassion, Dr. Munster uses her voice to create a safe space for genuine healing and honesty in a world otherwise dominated by fear"-- (less)

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