I Am Not My Breast Cancer gathers the warm, loving, frank, and informed voices of more than eight hundred women—from every state in the nation and from continents as far away as Australia and Africa—who reveal their fears, trade advice, share experiences, and express their deepest, most intimate concerns. Essential reading for any woman with this diagnosis, it offers the companionship of other women dealing with this disease. Taking the reader chronologically through the stages of diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and self-discovery, I Am Not My Breast Cancer offers women a deeper understanding of themselves and living with cancer.
High blood pressure: Why you need to know your numbers
A blood pressure check takes a matter of seconds, but it could add years to your life. High blood pressure can be deadly, and frequently there are no signs until it’s too late.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is to blame for heart attack, stroke, kidney damage and several other health issues. Let World Hypertension Day on 17 May be your call to action. Know your numbers, take steps to control your blood pressure and live longer.
