Being at Genetic Risk

Being at Genetic Risk, Volume 1, examines the complex biosocial discourses surrounding BRCA risk. Author Kelly Pender analyzes how the rhetoric of choice dominates the experiences of women facing genetic risks for breast and ovarian cancers. This scholarly work in communication studies and medical rhetoric argues that the current focus on individual choice often obscures the actual realities of living with a genetic diagnosis.

Through a praxiographic study of medical practices, Being at Genetic Risk demonstrates that genetic risk is an active process rather than a static piece of knowledge. This text provides critical insights into women's health and health care issues, specifically within the fields of genetics and internal medicine. It offers a new conceptual framework centered on care, making it a significant resource for those studying the social and ethical implications of genetic medicine.