Thinking Through Breast Cancer: A Philosophical Exploration of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Survival

Oup Usa (2018)
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Thinking Through Breast Cancer is a philosophical analysis of breast cancer inspired by the author's journey as a breast cancer patient. It sets out to show the relevancy of philosophical thinking in medicine today and shares advice about how to navigate the uncertainty of breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survival.

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Mary Ann Cutter
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