“Health writer and former Parenting staffer Roth Port provides invaluable information in her excellent reference for “previvors”–people with a predisposition to develop breast cancer. Using the stories of five women who made the gut-wrenching decision to have prophylactic mastectomies (one, at high risk of ovarian cancer, also opted for removal of her ovaries), Roth Port provides a step-by-step guide to the factors affecting one’s cancer risk, including …read more” — Publishers Weekly
“Five women who tested positive for a genetic predisposition to breast cancer had prophylactic bilateral mastectomies to reduce their chances of getting the disease. Here, they offer a support group for women who have access to the latest technology in genetic testing and still must make life-altering decisions based on that information. These “previvors” put forth their stories as a guide and succor for others. With the same girl’s club vibe as Nordie’s at Noon, this title is an eye-opener for all health collections.” — Library Journal (starred review)
“Previvors is a perfect companion for anyone facing being at high-risk for cancer. Since the moment FORCE first coined the term “previvor” awareness has been growing. This book takes previvor awareness and education to the next level.” —Sue Friedman, founder and executive director, FORCE
“Dina Roth Port has created an invaluable resource for women with a family history of cancer. This guide provides a clear explanation of the genetic evaluation and testing process as well as management options for women with a high risk for breast cancer. I highly recommend this book for my patients seeking reliable information on this topic.” — Therese Bevers, M.D., medical director, Cancer Prevention Center at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
“Previvors is truly a gift to all women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. Roth Port, along with leading experts from around the country, arms readers with knowledge, options, and the unique perspectives they need to be proactive for their own health. Presented in an easy-to-digest fashion and sprinkled with the inspiring stories of those who have already endured the journey, this book is a long awaited essential tool for high –risk women.” —Lindsay Avner, founder and executive director, Bright Pink.
“For women with a high risk of breast cancer, navigating the myriad of decisions to be made about genetic testing, cancer screening, and risk-reducing surgeries can be overwhelming. Previvors provides valuable, unbiased information about the pros and cons of these options, and an important glimpse into the physical and emotional aspects associated with each of them. This is a must read for women at risk, their relatives and friends!” —Angela Trepanier, past president, National Society of Genetic Counselors
“Previvors is thoughtful and insightful, as well as an essential guide for countless women who need to learn about their risk for breast cancer and what they can do about it. The five women’s stories paint a vivid picture of what it’s like to be a previvor, while the book is also packed with sound research and advice. I finally have a book I can recommend to my patients with breast cancer in their families.” —Christy Russell, M.D., national board member of the American Cancer Society and co-director of the University of Southern California/Norris Lee Breast Center in Los Angeles.
“Previvors is an enjoyable and educational read that puts you in touch with the emotional and physical side of having a high risk for someday developing breast cancer.” — Lillie D. Shockney, RN., BS., MAS, Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center
“When I was considering my preventive mastectomy, I searched for information to help me through the confusing, emotional process of weighing my options and figuring out how to protect myself. Previvors is the book I wished I had then. I urge women who are facing their cancer risk to pick up a copy of this informative guide.” —Rene Syler, former national news anchor and author of Good Enough Mother
