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Prevent Survive Thrive: Every Woman’s Guide to Optimal Breast Care”
By Dr. John West

bookThis book was written to empower women to take charge of their breast health. It explains what women of all ages need to know about common breast problems like breast pain and lumps.  It also provides lifesaving advice on how to detect breast cancer when it is potentially curable.  Finally, the book outlines what to do if you have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

The book is based on my forty plus years of caring for women with breast problems.  The advice provided in the book is the same advice I would give to my wife or daughter.

Read an excerpt below.

Rachael had what appeared to be a typical breast cancer. She had already undergone a lumpectomy and recently finished a six-week course of radiation therapy. She told me about an event that occurred during her first visit to the radiation department. In preparing her for treatment, a technician used a felt pen to outline the area to receive an extra dose of radiation.

She asked the technician, “Why the drawing?” The response was, “This is where your original cancer was located.” Rachel looked at the drawing and lights exploded in her head. The drawing was in the shape of a rectangle. She reached for her cell phone (an old-fashioned flip phone) and placed it over the marking on her breast. It was an almost perfect match.

Click here to learn more about the book.

About the author:

John West, M.D. is the director of surgery at Breastlink of Orange. A general surgeon by training, Dr. John West became fascinated with the multi-disciplinary team approach to breast cancer care in the mid 1980’s. His previous experience as a pioneer in the development of regional trauma systems set the stage for his interest in developing a team approach to breast care.

Dr. John West opened Orange County’s first breast care center in 1988, and over the past 28 years has been on the cutting edge of developing a team approach to the care of patients with breast problems.

Dr. West did his undergraduate work at U.C. Berkley, and continued medical and surgical training at U.C. S. F. where he graduated A.O.A (top 10% of his class). He started to practice in Orange County in 1973.

Dr. West has been named a Best Doctor in America and has been recognized as one of the “Best Doctors in Orange County”. He has been the lead author in 25 peer review articles and has written three books.  His most recent book Prevent-Survive-Thrive will be released on October 4th just in time for breast cancer awareness month.

Dr. West’s interests include physical fitness, gardening and scuba diving. He is a workaholic who often jokes that his favorite saying is “Thank God it’s Monday”.

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