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WHY I CUT OFF MY BREASTS
march 29, 2007
Taking Control
She had a mastectomy—when she was cancer-free. What led to René Syler's agonizing decision?
Read an Excerpt
She lost her breasts and her job—René tells all in her book Good-Enough Mother.
"Defending My Life"
René gives a glimpse into the emotional days leading up to her surgery.
Knowledge Is Power
Could you be at risk for breast cancer? Dr. Marie Savard tells you how to find out.
HPV Vaccine
Doctors say it could prevent cancer. So why don't some moms want to vaccinate their daughters?
Life-Saving Tests
The health exams you should have at every age—these could save your life!
RELATED RESOURCES
  • 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
related LINKS

Taking Control
Although she had never been diagnosed with breast cancer, Rene Syler made a major health decision to lessen her chances of developing the disease. More

The HPV Vaccination Debate
Dr. Jennifer Ashton explains the pros and cons of HPV vaccinations. More

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. More

Ace Your Next Health Test
Mehmet Oz, MD, host of The Dr. Oz Show, explains how to get the best, most accurate results on your next medical exam. More
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