Why I did it

Article Abstract:

A woman who had a mastectomy describes how she wanted to help society accept mastectomy patients by posing with her scar exposed on the cover of 'The New York Times Magazine.' Many people responded favorably, but some people were offended by the portrait.

Media coverage, Mastectomy

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Love in the shadow of cancer

Article Abstract:

A writer afflicted with cancer relates how she and her husband have faced the trials associated with the disease in their first year of marriage. These trials have brought them closer and have made them learn to accept death more openly.

Cancer patients, Marriage

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Cancer: what I gained and what I lost

Article Abstract:

A woman with stage-three ovarian cancer relates her reflections on life and death as she continues her daily struggle with the disease. She emphasizes the change in her priorities and the loss of concern for trivial matters.

Psychological aspects, Ovarian cancer, Women patients

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