Description
Am I Next In Line inspires readers to address the question of whether cancer in their family is hereditary. “Taking Action on Your Health” at the end of each chapter empowers the reader to actively seek a course of action for cancer prevention. Monique Achtman is referred to as a “pre-vivor” instead of a survivor, because after testing positive for the BRCA-1 cancer gene mutation she became vigilant about cancer surveillance and prevention. Being a carrier of the BRCA-1 cancer gene mutation means that her risk for breast and ovarian cancer is as high as 85% and 65% respectively. However, by taking the steps, detailed in the book, to reduce her risk by as much as 97% she has conquered the fear of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer! Several appendices offer poignant stories of women, and men, who manage their hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk*. Affirmations and Making the Decision to be Tested are appendices that help the reader deal with family evidence that may support a hereditary cancer link. Internet support, Recommend Reading and Resources are additional important components of this book. * Men can be carriers of the gene mutation and pass it on to their children.
