Talking to My Tatas: All You Need to Know from a Breast Cancer Researcher and Survivor

Dana Brantley-Sieders explores the science and realities of breast cancer with humor and empathy, providing accessible information for patients, caregivers, and loved ones. She shares her personal journey and offers accurate, evidence-based science to empower readers in their fight against the disease.

Format: Hardback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Dana Brantley-Sieders, a biomedical breast cancer researcher for twenty years, shares her personal journey with breast cancer in her book, "Talking to My Tatas: All You Need to Know from a Breast Cancer Researcher and Survivor." The book provides accessible information about breast cancer biology for non-scientists, demystifying the process from mammograms, biopsies, pathology, and diagnostics to surgical options, tumor genomic testing, and new treatment options. Brantley-Sieders aims to arm breast cancer patients with the tools they need to battle the disease with humor, grace, and hope. Knowledge is power, and lack of it can lead to overtreatment, unnecessary pain and suffering, and even death. By demystifying the process, Brantley-Sieders hopes to empower breast cancer patients to make informed decisions about their care.

Weight: 485g
Dimension: 225 x 150 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538155103