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Why I Cut Off My Breasts
(OAD 03/29/2007)
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It's extreme surgery, and our cameras follow her through it all. Why René Syler decided to cut off her breasts. Then, the vaccine that's sparking a controversy.
René Syler
Taking Control
She had a mastectomy—when she was cancer-free. What led to René Syler's agonizing decision?
Dr. Marie Savard
Knowledge Is Power
Could you be at risk for breast cancer? Dr. Marie Savard tells you how to find out.
HPV vaccine
HPV Vaccine
Doctors say it could prevent cancer. So why don't some moms want to vaccinate their daughters?
Life-Saving Test
Life-Saving Tests
The health exams you should have at every age—these could save your life!
'Good-Enough Mother' by René Syler
Read an Excerpt
She lost her breasts and her job—René tells all in her book Good-Enough Mother.
'O, The Oprah Magazine'
"Defending My Life"
René gives a glimpse into the emotional days leading up to her surgery.
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How to Save Your Own Life by Dr. Marie Savard and Sondra Forsyth. Dr. Savard is also the author of The Body Weight Solution to Weight Loss and Wellness.
Good-Enough Mother by René Syler with Karen Moline
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The HPV Vaccination Debate
Dr. Jennifer Ashton explains the pros and cons of HPV vaccinations.
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An Excerpt from Good-Enough Mother
An excerpt from 'Good-Enough Mother,' a book on coping with the stresses of modern motherhood by René Syler.
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Defending My Life
Former anchorwoman Rene Syler documents the days leading up to her double mastectomy.
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Take Me to Your Doctor
Checklists for what you should know before you go to your doctor and what they should do during your visitations and appointments.
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