Breast Cancer Consortium Information

Breast cancer is like an earthquake: it starts in an epicenter, in which the damages are high. Then, inevitably and rapidly, seismic waves hit nearby. Cancer not only upsets the lives of those receiving the diagnosis, but also that of parents, daughters and sons, partners, relatives and friends, who become caregivers. This special issue of the Breast Cancer Consortium Quarterly is about them. Grazia de Michele and Cinzia Greco, Special Issue Editors An international collection of original and compelling essays that bust myths, resist stereotypes, and unveil how social dynamics impact the experience of breast cancer. The stories reflect the lived experiences of women diagnosed with breast cancer in different parts of the world, from the United States to Belgium, Israel, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, belonging to different social classes and ethnic backgrounds, and with different sexual orientations. Grazia de Michele and Cinzia Greco, Special Issue Editors