Doctor, I've Found a Lump (inbunden, eng)

‘Written with great humanity, warmth and vast medical knowledge – Ian is the man you want in your corner if you or anyone you love finds themselves navigating the scary terrain of breast cancer’ – EMMA BARNETT, broadcaster and journalist

'Invaluable for anyone experiencing breast cancer or supporting someone through itI wish I'd had a copy when I was facing a double mastectomy. It's like an expert hand to hold' – DR SIAN WILLIAMS, broadcaster and NHS Chartered Counselling Psychologist

‘Beautifully written, deeply human and profoundly hopeful’ – BARONESS DELYTH MORGAN, Patient Advocate and Member of the House of Lords

‘Immensely readable and incredibly moving’ – DAME EILEEN ATKINS, actress

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Every 10 minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer.
For most 50 years ago it used to be fatalThis is the story of how we turned the tide against the disease, transforming it into one that the majority now survive, and of the courage of those who walk this path.

In his moving and eye-opening memoir, breast cancer specialist Professor Ian E Smith traces 50 years of medical evolution in step with his own journey from fledgling junior doctor to oncologist at world-renowned cancer centre The Royal MarsdenSharing poignant tales of the patients who put their lives in his hands, he illuminates the nature of breast cancer and the scientific strides made – from the discovery of targeted therapies to the next-generation drugs in development today. With compassion and gentle humour, he pays tribute to the patients whose courage and resilience left an indelible mark on him and paved the way for better care.

At once a compelling exploration of medical breakthroughs and a candid insight into the challenges of treating breast cancer, Doctor, I’ve Found a Lump is a celebration of progress and a testament to the enduring power of hope.