{"product_id":"pandoras-dna-tracing-the-breast-cancer-genes-through-history-science-and-one-family-tree-paperback","title":"Pandora's DNA: Tracing the Breast Cancer Genes Through History, Science, and One Family Tree - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLizzie Stark\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA deeply personal exploration of breast cancer, genetic inheritance, and the future of medicine.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat would you do if you knew you carried a gene that significantly increased your risk of breast and ovarian cancer? Journalist Lizzie Stark delves into this question, sharing her family's story of grappling with BRCA mutations and the legacy of cancer they carry. \u003ci\u003ePandora's DNA\u003c\/i\u003e explores the complex legal, scientific, and ethical issues surrounding these so-called breast cancer genes, from the history of prophylactic surgery to the landmark lawsuit against Myriad Genetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough her own experiences and meticulous research, Stark frames a larger narrative about the unintended consequences of genetic knowledge. This is a story for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividuals with a family history of breast cancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose considering genetic testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone interested in the ethical implications of genetic medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLizzie Stark\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eLeaving Mundania \u003c\/i\u003eand a freelance journalist who has written for io9.com, \u003ci\u003eThe Today Show\u003c\/i\u003e website, \u003ci\u003ePsychology Today\u003c\/i\u003e, the\u003ci\u003e Daily Beast\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003ePhiladelphia Inquirer\u003c\/i\u003e. She holds an MS in New Media Journalism from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 02, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50374006604013,"sku":"9781641600408","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/sP7Zqrikcd9781641600408.webp?v=1785536350","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/pandoras-dna-tracing-the-breast-cancer-genes-through-history-science-and-one-family-tree-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}