"This book presents the candid stories of women who chose to have their breasts surgically removed while they were still healthy, after genetic testing showed they possessed a gene that heightens their risk of developing breast cancer"--Provided by publisher.

Prophylactic mastectomy: is this for me? -- Motivation for prophylactic mastectomy -- Making the decision -- Preparing for surgery: practically, physically, and emotionally -- Surgery -- Sex and sensitivity after surgery -- In sickness and in health: post-surgical relationship with spouses, partners and others -- What it cost: physical and emotional consequences of surgery -- What would have helped? -- What was gained: satisfactions -- Long views on prophylactic mastectomy.