The Unofficial Guide To Living With Breast Cancer

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Holding Tight, Letting Go

Author : Musa Mayer
Publisher : Patient-Centered Guides
ISBN 13 : 9781565922549
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (225 download)

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Book Synopsis Holding Tight, Letting Go by : Musa Mayer

Download or read book Holding Tight, Letting Go written by Musa Mayer and published by Patient-Centered Guides. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eloquent voices in Holiday Tight, Letting Go speak of different reality; that women with metastatic breast cancer generally go on to live with their disease, often for many years, and that the time they have can be full and meaningful. All aspects of dealing with the disease are covered here: coping with the shock of recurrence, seeking information, making treatment decisions, and communicating effectively with medical personnel. Getting emotional support from other patients and friends and working on relationship and family issues are often as important as managing the side-effects of treatment and the pain and symptoms of disease progression. Open discussions about approaching the end of life often lead to a profound inquiry into ways of keeping hope alive and finding meaning in the midst of adversity. Frank and moving descriptions from forty women and men who have been there make their stories relevant to anyone facing a life-threatening illness.

A Breast Cancer Alphabet

Author : Madhulika Sikka
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0385348525
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (853 download)

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Book Synopsis A Breast Cancer Alphabet by : Madhulika Sikka

Download or read book A Breast Cancer Alphabet written by Madhulika Sikka and published by Crown. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A definitive and approachable guide to life during, and after, breast cancer The biggest risk factor for breast cancer is simply being a woman. Madhulika Sikka's A Breast Cancer Alphabet offers a new way to live with and plan past the hardest diagnosis that most women will ever receive: a personal, practical, and deeply informative look at the road from diagnosis to treatment and beyond. What Madhulika Sikka didn't foresee when initially diagnosed, and what this book brings to life so vividly, are the unexpected and minute challenges that make navigating the world of breast cancer all the trickier. A Breast Cancer Alphabet is an inspired reaction to what started as a personal predicament. This A-Z guide to living with breast cancer goes where so many fear to tread: sex (S is for Sex - really?), sentimentality (J is for Journey - it's a cliché we need to dispense with), hair (H is for Hair - yes, you can make a federal case of it) and work (Q is for Quitting - there'll be days when you feel like it). She draws an easy-to-follow, and quite memorable, map of her travels from breast cancer neophyte to seasoned veteran. As a prominent news executive, Madhulika had access to the most cutting edge data on the disease's reach and impact. At the same time, she craved the community of frank talk and personal insight that we rely on in life's toughest moments. This wonderfully inventive book navigates the world of science and story, bringing readers into Madhulika's mind and experience in a way that demystifies breast cancer and offers new hope for those living with it.

The Unofficial Guide to Living With Breast Cancer

Author : Stacie Zoe Berg
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 596 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis The Unofficial Guide to Living With Breast Cancer by : Stacie Zoe Berg

Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Living With Breast Cancer written by Stacie Zoe Berg and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1999-12-15 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This "Unofficial" guide provides the up-to-date, inside information women need to know to win the battle against breast cancer, including prevention techniques, the latest treatment methods, and nutrition, lifestyle, and reproductive health care tips.

The Silver Lining

Author : Hollye Jacobs
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 147674372X
Total Pages : 495 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (767 download)

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Book Synopsis The Silver Lining by : Hollye Jacobs

Download or read book The Silver Lining written by Hollye Jacobs and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER As a healthy, happy thirty-nine-year-old mother with no family history of breast cancer, being diagnosed with the disease rocked Hollye Jacobs’s world. Having worked as a nurse, social worker, and child development specialist for fifteen years, she suddenly found herself in the position of moving into the hospital bed. She was trained as a clinician to heal. In her role as patient, the healing process became personal. Exquisitely illustrated with full-color photographs by Hollye’s close friend, award-winning photographer Elizabeth Messina, The Silver Lining is both Hollye’s memoir and a practical, supportive resource for anyone whose life has been touched by breast cancer. In the first section of each chapter, she describes with humor and wisdom her personal experience and gives details about her diagnosis, treatment, side effects, and recovery. The second section of each chapter is told from Hollye’s point of view as a medical expert. In addition to providing a glossary of important terms and resources, she addresses the physical and emotional aspects of treatment, highlights what patients can expect, and provides action steps, including: What to do when facing a diagnosis How to find the best and most supportive medical team What questions to ask What to expect at medical tests How to talk with and support children How to relieve or avoid side effects How to be a supportive friend or family member How to find Silver Linings Looking for and finding Silver Linings buoyed Hollye from the time of her diagnosis throughout her double mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, and recovery. They gave her the balance and perspective to get her through the worst days, and they compose the soul of the book. The Silver Lining of Hollye’s illness is that she can now use the knowledge gleaned from her experience to try to make it better for those who have to follow her down this difficult path. This is why she is sharing her story. Hollye is the experienced girlfriend who wants to help shed some light in the darkness, provide guidance through the confusion, and hold your hand every step of the way. At once comforting and instructive, realistic and inspiring, The Silver Lining is a visually beautiful, poignant must-read for everyone who has been touched by cancer.

Confronting Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer

Author : Sue Friedman
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421404451
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Confronting Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer written by Sue Friedman and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Be informed. Be empowered. Be well." If you are concerned that the cancer in your family is hereditary, you face difficult choices. Should you have a blood test that may reveal whether you have a high likelihood of disease? Do you preemptively treat a disease that may never develop? How do you make decisions now that will affect the rest of your life? This helpful, informative guide answers your questions as you confront hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Developed by Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE), the nation’s only nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, this book stands alone among breast and ovarian cancer resources. Equal parts health guide and memoir, it defines complex issues facing previvors and survivors and provides solutions with a fresh, authoritative voice. Written by three passionate advocates for the hereditary cancer community who are themselves breast cancer survivors, Confronting Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer dispels myths and misinformation and presents practical risk-reducing alternatives and decision-making tools. Including information about genetic counseling and testing, preventive surgery, and fertility and family planning, as well as explanations of health insurance coverage and laws protecting genetic privacy, this resource tackles head-on the challenges of living in a high-risk body. Confronting hereditary cancer is a complex, confusing, and highly individual journey. With its unique combination of the latest research, expert advice, and compelling personal stories, this book gives previvors, survivors, and their family members the guidance they need to face the unique challenges of hereditary cancer.

Previvors

Author : Dina Roth Port
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 110144391X
Total Pages : 245 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Previvors written by Dina Roth Port and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-10-05 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first guide to all surgical and nonsurgical options for women with a high risk for breast cancer. Advances in genetic testing and risk assessment have changed the face of medicine, but with them has come a Pandora's box of dilemmas. Imagine discovering you had a significant risk for developing breast cancer. What would you do? Through the incredible true stories of five young friends, as well as interviews with more than seventy top breast cancer experts, health writer Dina Roth Port addresses the universal questions of women everywhere who have watched family members suffer from the disease and wondered, "Am I next?" Full of practical information, Previvors is the first comprehensive book to guide women through the difficult process of determining their risk, weighing the options, and coping with the emotions of deciding to undergo surgery. Readers will learn: •The pros and cons of getting tested for the BRCA gene •How to decide between surgical or nonsurgical options •The latest research in breast cancer surveillance •The advanced new world of breast reconstruction •How to overcome body image and sex issues post-surgery, and more From navigating health insurance coverage to finding the right medical team, Previvors is an invaluable resource for women facing decisions about their risk and future health. Watch a Video

The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan

Author : Carolyn M. Kaelin
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 007149040X
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (714 download)

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Book Synopsis The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan by : Carolyn M. Kaelin

Download or read book The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan written by Carolyn M. Kaelin and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007-04-10 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only breast cancer recovery program designed by a Harvard doctor and survivor and approved by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Feel healthy again. Regain control of your life. Exciting new research reveals that regular exercise can reduce the chance of breast cancer recurrence and extend your life. Exercise can also help you recover energy, strength, and flexibility diminished by lifesaving breast cancer treatments. Dr. Carolyn Kaelin is a leading breast cancer surgeon who understands the important links among exercise, recovery, and the quality of life--and she is a breast cancer survivor, too. Designed with master trainers Josie Gardner and Joy Prouty, The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan features effective, inspiring workouts tailored for each type of surgery and adapted for differing fitness levels. Feel strong again and Improve your flexibility and balance Rebuild your muscles Protect your bones Enhance your appearance, vitality, and all-around health For more information on Dr. Kaelin about breast cancer treatment and recovery, read her award-winning book Living Through Breast Cancer.

Surviving Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Author : Patricia Prijatel
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199911967
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (999 download)

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Download or read book Surviving Triple-Negative Breast Cancer written by Patricia Prijatel and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After her diagnosis of hormone-negative breast cancer, health journalist Patricia Prijatel did what any reporter would do: start investigating the disease, how it occurs, how it's treated, and how to keep it from recurring. While she learned that important research on triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) was emerging, she found a noticeable lack of resources on the disease, which differs from hormone-positive breast cancer in important ways, including prognosis and treatment options. Triple-negative breast cancer disproportionately affects younger women and African-American women-and some forms of it can be more dangerous than other types of breast cancer. But there are many reasons to be hopeful, as Prijatel shows in this book. Surviving Triple-Negative Breast Cancer delivers research-based information on the biology of TNBC; the role of genetics, family history, and race; how to navigate treatment options; understanding a pathology report; and a plethora of strategies to reduce the risk of recurrence, including diet and lifestyle changes. In clear, approachable language, Prijatel provides a fact-filled guide based on a vast array of scientific studies. Woven throughout the book are stories of women who have faced TNBC. These are mothers, wives, daughters, and sisters who went through a variety of medical treatments and then got on with life--one competes in triathlons, two had babies after being treated with chemo, one got remarried in her 50s, and one just celebrated the 30th birthday of the son she was nursing when she was diagnosed. Writing with honesty and humor, Prijatel delivers an inspiring message--that TNBC is a disease to take seriously, with proper and occasionally aggressive treatment, but it is not automatically a killer. Most women diagnosed with the disease survive and go on to live full lives. Surviving Triple-Negative Breast Cancer is a roadmap for women who want to be empowered through their treatment and recovery.

Tamoxifen for the Treatment and Prevention of Breast Cancer

Author : Virgil Craig Jordan
Publisher : Oncology Group
ISBN 13 : 9781891483004
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (83 download)

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Book Synopsis Tamoxifen for the Treatment and Prevention of Breast Cancer by : Virgil Craig Jordan

Download or read book Tamoxifen for the Treatment and Prevention of Breast Cancer written by Virgil Craig Jordan and published by Oncology Group. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended for the physician whose primary discipline is not medical oncology, but whose practice includes women at risk for breast cancer and/or women who are either taking tamoxifen to treat breast cancer, or women who are taking raloxifene to prevent osteoporosis. Also recommended for nurses in breast care centers who are responsible for the day-to-day care of women.

The Unofficial Guide for Living Successfully on Planet Earth

Author : Barbra Gilman
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 059518023X
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (951 download)

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Book Synopsis The Unofficial Guide for Living Successfully on Planet Earth by : Barbra Gilman

Download or read book The Unofficial Guide for Living Successfully on Planet Earth written by Barbra Gilman and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-06 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After years as a therapist, Barbra Gilman concluded that most people do not need therapy but are asking deeper questions: What is my relationship to the universe? Who am I? Why am I here? How can I create a successful and happy life for myself and my loved ones? This book, inspired by the author’s workshops, Living Life Eyes Wide Open, explores these fundamental questions, with 38 exercises to manifest your fondest dreams. “Takes the great metaphysical truths of life and instills them with new insights, making them come alive for you personally..a down-to-earth practical guide for changing your life.” ~Reverend Dorothy Ann Jackson Co-Minister, Unity of Sarasota, Florida “Finally a book that answers all of life’s secrets! Simple enough for a child, humorous enough for my husband!” ~Jessica Saunders, a reader “Filled with the wisdom and joy of co-creating with the guidance of a deep inner source.” ~ Hal Zina Bennett, author of Write From the Heart Barbra Gilman teaches the popular workshop, Living Life Eyes Wide Open, and is CEO of Success Strategies For Life. She is an Interfaith Minister, has hosted her own radio show, “Conscious Choices,” and spent over 20 years as a therapist and counselor.

The Insider's Guide to Metastatic Breast Cancer

Author : Anne Loeser
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781795860604
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (66 download)

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Book Synopsis The Insider's Guide to Metastatic Breast Cancer by : Anne Loeser

Download or read book The Insider's Guide to Metastatic Breast Cancer written by Anne Loeser and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-02-07 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, herself a metastatic breast cancer patient, created this book to help patients and their loved ones cope with a complex and difficult disease. The Insider's Guide to Metastatic Breast Cancer provides information about approved therapies in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia, as well as scientific studies, cutting edge research, clinical trials, and palliative care.The adage that "knowledge is power" is particularly compelling when dealing with issues affecting survival and quality of life. Consequently, this fact-based handbook is a must-read for every patient contending with treatment decisions and side effects.

Living with Cancer

Author : Vicki A. Jackson
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421422336
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Living with Cancer written by Vicki A. Jackson and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patients at every stage will find Living with Cancer a comprehensive, thoughtful, and accessible guide for navigating the illness and its treatment.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Living with Breast Cancer

Author : Sharon Sorenson
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0786534478
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (865 download)

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Book Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to Living with Breast Cancer by : Sharon Sorenson

Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Living with Breast Cancer written by Sharon Sorenson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-09-11 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is for breast cancer patients, their spouses and children, and their families, co-workers, and friends. The author hopes to answer the practical, everyday life questions that every breast cancer patient or loved one has. The book provides information, recommendations, tips, and inspiration for everything from that first biopsy to the five-year check-up.

In-Between Days

Author : Teva Harrison
Publisher : House of Anansi
ISBN 13 : 148700110X
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (87 download)

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Download or read book In-Between Days written by Teva Harrison and published by House of Anansi. This book was released on 2016-04-23 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2016 Governor General's Literary Award Finalist 2017 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize Winner 2017 Joe Shuster Award Nominee Teva Harrison was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at the age of 37. In this brilliant and inspiring graphic memoir, she documents through comic illustration and short personal essays what it means to live with the disease. She confronts with heartbreaking honesty the crises of identity that cancer brings: a lifelong vegetarian, Teva agrees to use experimental drugs that have been tested on animals. She struggles to reconcile her long-term goals with an uncertain future, balancing the innate sadness of cancer with everyday acts of hope and wonder. She also examines those quiet moments of helplessness and loving with her husband, her family, and her friends, while they all adjust to the new normal. Ultimately, In-Between Days is redemptive and uplifting, reminding each one of us of how beautiful life is, and what a gift.

The Everything Health Guide to Living with Breast Cancer

Author : Lucia Giuggio Carvalho
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1605506680
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (55 download)

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Download or read book The Everything Health Guide to Living with Breast Cancer written by Lucia Giuggio Carvalho and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-08-18 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The diagnosis of breast cancer challenges a woman’s sense of self, her body image, and ultimately her own mortality. In this health guide, breast cancer survivor and nurse Lucia Giuggio Carvalho provides a basic overview of breast cancer, its biology, psychology, and treatment options. This comprehensive approach to facing breast cancer covers: Physical changes that occur with treatment, such as hair loss, early menopause, fatigue, sexuality, and weight in/loss Treatment options, including surgery, chemotherapy, clinical trials, radiation, hormonal therapies, and reconstructive surgery Support systems, medical insurance coverage, and financial onsiderations Complimentary alternative medicine choices, and more The breast cancer journey is not about doing everything right for the right outcome. This book shows you the importance of living life to the fullest in each stage of breast cancer treatment and to find from within yourself the strength, courage, and spirit to survive it.

Breast Cancer

Author : Greg Anderson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781410442598
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (425 download)

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Download or read book Breast Cancer written by Greg Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Published in 2012 by arrangement with Conari Press, an imprint of Red Wheel/Weiser, LLC"--T.p. verso.

Navigating Breast Cancer

Author : Shockney
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1449611249
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (496 download)

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Download or read book Navigating Breast Cancer written by Shockney and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2010-03-05 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this newly updated and revised edition of Navigating Breast Cancer: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed, Second Edition, author Lillie Shockney empowers breast cancer patients and their families by providing authoritative, easy-to-follow information about each step of treatment, helping women to make informed decisions about their care. Armed with this invaluable book, breast cancer patients will be well prepared for each phase of therapy, and perhaps most importantly, will learn how to continue to work and live life while receiving treatment. This outstanding resource provides breast cancer patients with the essential tools they need to cope with symptoms and to navigate the maze of modern treatment options.