Product Description
It was no coincidence. Apron Strings is the painful but courageous story of Diane Tropea Greene and her family, a family that was decimated by cancer. Diane later learned that her cancer was caused by the BRCA2 gene mutation for breast cancer, which affected both the women and men in Diane s family including Diane. But knowledge is power, and the lesson of the Tropea family is important for anyone who suspects their family has too many cancer diagnoses to be coincidental.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 7 reviews)

Apron Strings

The author spoke from her own experience and that of her family having a gene that creates a higher risk for breast and ovarian cancer. She wrote the story in a way that all could understand her emotional delima for preventative surgery. Since my daughter, twin sister and myself are going through this same thing now, it was more than just an interesting book to me.
May 24, 2008

A great read for MEN too!!

This book is important for men as well. Not just for the men who are standing by their wives, sisters, friends, daughters, mothers. But for the men who suffer from their own "breast" cancer battles. Diane Tropea Greene offers insight into the statistics that men too get diagnosed with "breast" cancer! That was an eye-opener. I had heard it was possible but her story of her beloved uncles' diagnoses really personalizes this little-known fact.

Most of all read this book for the warm, empathetic Everywoman tone Ms. Greene offers her readers. Very inspiring piece of work! I really enjoyed it and was quite moved in spots as she took me along her journey. Check it out.
December 15, 2007

Everyone with a family history of Cancer should read this book.

Loved this book! There is a war on Cancer and this family's story of taking action and keeping hope alive, in the face of tragedy, is awe inspiring. Anyone who is battling cancer, genetically predisposed to cancer or fears a cancer diagnosis should read this book. It is expertly written and to the point. Diane Tropea Greene's story reveals how the past health of your family and a knowledge of modern medicine should heavily influence the choices you make when faced with a life altering disease. Greene shows you the devastation the disease caused within her family and the tough choices her generation was able to make to save their lives, while never losing humor and hope.

What I liked about the book is that it is not preachy and it reveals that there is no ONE answer. Greene shows that action and educating yourself is important when faced with Cancer. How well informed you and your family are can make all the difference in tipping the odds in your favor. I've given this book to friends who have lost family to cancer and are battling Cancer themselves. They have all identified with it and loved it. If you know anyone who has lost someone in their family to Cancer and is not actively going to get themselves checked, this book would be a great place to start a dialogue with them. We've lost too many people to inaction. I hope Dane Tropea Greene's book and the Tropea family will change the way people perceive this disease and the way they and their family manage their health care choices. The only wrong answer is to do nothing.
October 10, 2007

T. Douglas

Ms. Greene has allowed all to learn from her personal crisis. Apron Strings has enlightened me to the many options open to those who suffer with breast cancer. It is a must read for any woman, especially living on Long Island. I am the mother of three daughters and plan to keep my copy of Apron Strings with my reference books. Ms. Greene and her sisters each chose different health options that best suited their situations. Each one of these options are clearly detailed for easy understanding. Diane Tropea Greene may have been cursed with a genetic nightmare, but she has been blessed with a support system filled with family, friends and health insurance.
September 06, 2007

Grab A Cup of Coffee and Read This Book

A MUST READ: With an easy writing style, Diane shares her personal scrapbook of life, love, family and cancer. This lovely book takes us on the personal journey of a warm, intelligent and successful woman who has faced life's toughest challenges and not only survived, but thrived. Her decisions along the way are pioneering. Her bravery, strength and optimism are truly inspiring.

ON A PERSONAL NOTE: I've always known what a great guy my cousin, Jay, is... but reading Diane's book gave me new insight into what a terrific person he is and what a wonderful family life they share together with their boys.

Continued health and happiness to Diane and family!

Eileen Greene
Bolton, Massachusetts
July 27, 2007

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