This month marks the publication of its sixth edition, a perfect occasion to talk to love about whats changed and what hasnt in the realm of breast cancer research and treatment. Susan loves breast book termed the bible for women with breast cancer by the new york times was released october 2010. Love born february 9, 1948 is an american surgeon, a prominent advocate of preventive breast cancer research, and author. Breast cancer explained dr susan love foundation for.
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