From the battlefields of Vietnam to the heart of African territorial wars, war correspondent Giancarlo Coccia has chronicled humanity's darkest moments. But nothing prepared him for the stories of resilience and defiance he encountered in the lives of breast cancer survivors and their families.
In Save My Breast, Coccia captures the raw, unfiltered voices of over a hundred women and men who've faced the physical, emotional, and psychological upheaval of breast cancer. With brutal honesty and piercing wit, these accounts lay bare the struggles against invasive treatments, dismissive doctors, and the fear of losing not just health but identity.
Through deeply personal confessions, from Irina's stubborn refusal to undergo surgery to Josephine's sharp retort to an intrusive radiologist, readers are invited into a world where courage and humor become lifelines. This book doesn't shy away from controversy, asking bold questions about patient advocacy, the ethics of modern medicine, and the right to choose one's path.
More than a memoir or medical critique, 'Save My Breast' is a guide for the journey—a source of education, comfort, and empowerment. It encourages us all to stand firm in our choices, find strength in our struggles, and celebrate the advances that make hope possible. For those navigating the turbulent waters of breast cancer, this book is a lifeline. For everyone else, it's a wake-up call.
