Auckland breast surgeon Dr Trevor Smith says many women need to radically change their lifestyles if the trend for increasing numbers of breast cancers is to be reversed.
Concern at the nation’s burgeoning breast cancer diagnosis industry and lack of education about preventative lifestyle prompted Dr Smith to write Breast Care.
As a comprehensive manual of this very personal part of a female’s body, Breast Care is a must read for every women.
Starting with a simple anatomy lesson, Dr Smith informs readers of normal breast structure and its primary purpose of breastfeeding.
All aspects of breast health including cosmetic surgery, benign breast problems and cancer are discussed in an easily read format with good references to specific issues.
As an enlightening book there are many issues females need to be aware of at a younger age to help them make informed decisions for their long-term wellbeing.
Breast Care is not a book solely for women dealing with breast cancer, but it does include comprehensive descriptions of breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and reconstruction.
Dr Smith promotes prevention is better than cure. He believes too much emphasis is placed on screening, treatment and cure, which only benefit those who develop cancer.
“More than $60 million annually is spent on breast screening,” says Dr Smith.
“There is an increasing demand to fund expensive drugs and virtually nothing is spent on promoting and improving lifestyle.”
