Jo Beth Ravitz Title: Artist Education: New York University Experience Jo Beth Ravitz is an artist who was diagnosed with stage I invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer in 2003. During the breast reconstruction that followed her 2004 double mastectomy, she was unable to use her arms to work on art, so she turned to words to share her experience. Her husband took photographs of her journey through a double mastectomy to go alongside her work. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.