Beautiful. Living (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: (USA) Murphy
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Love, family, and the major tests of life—how do young women face them? They never give up their right to pursue a beautiful and happy life! For love, because of love, they are incredibly brave. Their stories have moved thousands of people. In the tears-filled smiles, you too will be inspired to appreciate the preciousness of life and the power of love! Bestselling author Beth Murphy spent two years interviewing over 10,000 people to craft this book. It is endorsed by medical authorities at Harvard University and features a foreword by Ann Curry, the host of the gold-medal-winning NBC program "The Today Show." This is a must-read book. Murphy seamlessly combines scientific knowledge with personal experiences of patients. When discussing controversial topics, she presents different viewpoints to the readers. The information in this book is invaluable, whether for patients themselves or for their families and friends.
Love, family, and the major tests of life—how do young women face them? They never give up their right to pursue a beautiful and happy life! For love, because of love, they are incredibly brave. Their stories have moved thousands of people. In the tears-filled smiles, you too will be inspired to appreciate the preciousness of life and the power of love!
Background Information: Breast cancer poses a severe threat to women's health. According to WHO statistics, from 1990 to 2002, the incidence and mortality rates of breast cancer worldwide increased by 22%. China was originally a low-incidence country for breast cancer, but its rate has been rising rapidly in recent years. In Shanghai, breast cancer ranks as the leading cause of malignant tumors among young women, while in Beijing and Tianjin, it has become the second most common. There are two major characteristics of breast cancer incidence in China. First, the onset age is 10–15 years earlier than in Western countries, with cases starting as early as age 30. Second, there are more cases of advanced-stage breast cancer, accounting for over 35%, whereas in the U.S., only 15% of cases are advanced. In Beijing, the age group with the highest incidence of breast cancer is 45–54, nearly one in a thousand. Clearly, breast cancer poses a serious threat to the health and lives of women. Preventing and treating breast cancer is an urgent mission for society as a whole. Therefore, the United Nations Health Organization has designated October as "World Breast Cancer Awareness Month."
Data Provided: You Kaitao, a renowned expert in breast disease
Professor and Chief Physician at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University
Chief Expert at the Beijing Chaoyang District Breast Disease Prevention and Treatment Center