From Both Sides of the Curtain

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Both Sides of the Curtain is a deeply personal and professionally insightful journey through breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Catherine Sue Hwang, a seasoned breast radiation oncologist, takes people through her unexpected transition from doctor to patient when she is diagnosed with breast cancer. With raw honesty, she recounts receiving treatment while simultaneously continuing to treat her own breast cancer patients. This parallel journey offers people an unprecedented look at cancer care from both sides of the medical curtain. Through her story, Dr. Hwang addresses the fears, uncertainties, and physical challenges of cancer treatment with the empathy of someone who's been there and the expertise of a medical professional. She doesn't shy away from difficult topics, tackling everything from hair loss and menopause to the fear of recurrence and the struggle to find a "new normal" after treatment. More than just a memoir, this insightful resource