Health Communication and Breast Cancer among Black Women - by Annette D Madlock (Paperback)

About the Book

Health Communication and Breast Cancer among Black Women: Cancer, Identity, Spirituality, and Strength analyzes information collected from focus groups and personal interviews in order to investigate the significant sociocultural narratives that pervade the experiences of Blac...

Book Synopsis

Health Communication and Breast Cancer among Black Women: Cancer, Identity, Spirituality, and Strength analyzes information collected from focus groups and personal interviews in order to investigate the significant sociocultural narratives that pervade the experiences of Black female breast cancer survivors.

Review Quotes

This transparent and inspiring work provides its readers with a small glimpse of the multilayered nuances of the illness experience. Through personal narrative the author brilliantly uses her voice to draw attention to a very necessary area of health communication. This book sets itself apart from other texts as it reifies the health experiences of African American women. I recommend this book as a supplemental text for health communication, public health, and medical humanities courses.

This work provides a compelling insider's view of how Black women's strength, identity, and spirituality impact the unique challenges faced by Black women cancer survivors. Drawing heavily on personal experience, Gatison illuminates a holistic view regarding the impact of cancer on Black women's lives. This book is a welcomed addition to academicians and professionals in the field of health communication, as well as others interested in Black women's health.

About the Author

Annette D. Madlock Gatison is associate professor in the Department of Communication at Southern Connecticut State University.