Resources for Breast Cancer Survivors
- 100 Questions and Answers About Breast Cancer
by Zora K. Brown, Lasalle D., Leffall Jr.One in eight American women will learn that she has breast cancer. Whether you are a newly diagnosed breast cancer patient, a survivor, or a friend or relative of either, this book offers help. The text provides the doctor and patient's view, 100 Questions and Answers About Breast Cancer gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, sources of support, and much more. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this frightening disease.
- A Tribe of Warrior Women: Breast Cancer Survivors
Melissa Springer and Introduction by Marcia Ann GillespieWith a gentleness and grace, Melissa Springer brings comfort to sufferers, survivors, family, and friends. The graceful and touching photographs combined with words of comfort and inspiration bring joy and tears to the hearts of many.
- Breast Cancer Management: Application of Evidence to Patient Care
Jean-Marc Nabholtz, EditorInitiated by the Breast Cancer International Research Group, “Breast Cancer Management” begins with a discussion of clinical trials and how to evaluate clinical evidence, then presents reviews of the available data for a variety of treatment modalities: chemotherapy, high-dose chemotherapy, hormone therapy, biological response modifiers, surgical treatment (special issues), radiation therapy, supportive therapy, and prognostic/predictive factors. The final sections cover integration of new therapies into breast cancer management, issues of neoadjuvant treatment for locally advanced or inflammatory disease, the controversial problem of DCIS and LCIS, and the Internet, health professionals and the health consumer.
- Breast Cancer Survivors' Club: A Nurse's Experience
Lillie ShockneyIn 1992, at age 38, Lillie Shockney, a nurse and administrator at Johns Hopkins University Hospital, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast Cancer Survivors' Club is a chronicle of Ms. Shockney's journey to become a member of the breast cancer survivors' club-and a tireless crusader for women's health and well being. This book is meant to inspire and challenge readers including the newly diagnosed breast cancer patient, the caregivers and loved ones of breast cancer patients, and any one concerned about breast cancer.
- Breast Cancer: A Patient Guide, 3rd Edition
Patricia J. Anderson RN MN“Breast Cancer: A Patient Guide” is a how-to book with information to accompany readers step-by-step through the breast cancer experience. Written in an easy-to-understand style, it explains the disease, treatment, and rehabilitation. The author, a breast cancer survivor, gives many practical tips for dealing with the emotional and physical effects of the disease and treatment as well as information on risk factors, buying a breast form, etc. An extensive Resource Directory shows where to find products and services.
- Breast Cancer: Journey to Recovery
Carol Noll Hoskins, Judith Harber, and Wendy BudinThis book portrays the personal experience of breast cancer through the stories of three women and their partners. The combination of emotional and factual information on the disease, treatment options, and health promotion strategies makes this important reading for health professionals and their patients. It is derived from a major NYU nursing study of 121 couples. Each chapter is followed by study questions and a knowledge review, which can be used in patient education. An overview of the NYU study is given as well as a list of relevant Internet sites.
- Breast Cancer: The Facts You Need to Know about Diagnosis, Treatment and Beyond
Pat Kelly, Mark Levine (Contributor)One in eight American women will learn that she has breast cancer. While survival rates are improving, the diagnosis still wreaks havoc on their lives and families. A complex illness, breast cancer affects all aspects of a woman's life: her physical health and future well-being, her primary relationships, her children, her self-esteem, her sexuality.
This informative book serves to enlighten and empower women who have breast cancer, while providing valuable information and insight for those who love them. The book's topics include: finding out you have breast cancer; how to get help and find information; working with your doctor; the emotional aspects of the disease; treatment options: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation; physical side effects of treatment; nurturing yourself and your relationships; follow-up care; what to expect after treatment ends; and recurrence.
- Breast Fitness: An Optimal Exercise and Health Plan for Reducing Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Anne, Md., Ph.D. McTiernan, Julie, Md. Gralow, and Lisa TalbottLifestyle changes-especially exercise-can have a profound impact on a woman's risk of developing breast cancer and her chances of survival, say the authors of “Breast Fitness,” all of whom are breast-cancer specialists. The authors present the facts about breast cancer, argue the merits of exercise and dietary changes, and suggest exercise and nutrition guidelines to fit various needs. The aim of “Breast Fitness,” is to help motivate and educate women to fight breast cancer with exercise, nutrition, and other lifestyle changes.
- Cancer Survivor's Nutrition & Health Guide: Eating Well and Getting Better During and After Cancer Treatment Gene A. Spiller, Ph.D. and Bonnie Bruce, DR.P.H., R.D.
Cancer Survivor's Nutrition & Health Guide” offers 100 healthful, easy-on-the-stomach recipes for those undergoing cancer treatment and those rebuilding their health afterward. This is a user-friendly approach to solving one of the toughest aspects of cancer treatment-maintaining a healthy diet when nothing looks or tastes good. Menu plans and meal suggestions are offered for the days before and after chemo or radiation treatment, comfort foods infused with added nutrients, and how to include needed nutrients in the diet.
- Coping with Lymphedema
Joan Swirsky, RN and Diane Sackett NanneryIn Coping with Lymphedema, the authors provide comprehensive and up-to-date information about this little-known condition. Using clear, non-technical language, they explain how Lymphedema develops, its physical and psychological aspects, its impact on daily living, and the different treatments available. Also included are advice on how to find a qualified Lymphedema therapist, information about diet and exercise, strategies for prevention, practical coping tips, and an extensive list of resources to help you find further information and assistance.
- Eating Well Through Cancer: Easy Recipes & Recommendations During & After Treatment
Holly Clegg & Gerald Miletello, M.D.Eating Well Through Cancer: Easy Recipes & Recommendations During & After Treatment is a cookbook and reference book that will improve the quality of life for cancer patients by suggesting food that is best tolerated during cancer treatment; and the food that can be enjoyed by both the patient and their families.
- Essential Exercises for Breast Cancer Survivors
Amy Halverstadt and Andrea Leonard, Foreward by Peggy Fleming“Essential Exercises” is designed to guide recovering breast cancer patients toward a complete recovery of their pre-surgery strength, energy level, and posture. This book includes more than 100 pages of exercises, divided into four levels of difficulty and illustrated with more than 140 photographs. It tells recovering breast cancer patients how to assess their readiness for the exercises, set personal goals, and advance through the program at a safe and effective pace.
- I Flunked My Mammogram
Bodai, E."I Flunked My Mammogram" presents current information in an easy-to-read format. Subjects include screening for breast cancer, diagnosis and treatment, and recovery. The appendices include commonly used medications, clinical guidelines for practitioners, glossary of terms, resources and organizations. This book is appropriate for patients, and practitioners can use it for instructing patients.
- If You are a Daughter with Breast Cancer....
Mothers Supporting Daughters with Breast Cancer (MSDBC)This is a booklet prepared for a daughter. It provides information about the difficulties a mother may be experiencing and how a daughter might help her mother by directing her into helpful and supportive behavior. It provides some suggestions on to how to broach the subject, as well as how to open and maintain good communications with other family members.
- Journal of a Living Lady
Nancy White KellyThe inspirational journey of a vibrant lady facing the challenges of terminal breast cancer as chronicled in her weekly newspaper column. Nancy White Kelly has appeared on numerous television shows including the Oprah Winfrey Show. Readers describe her writing as witty and inspirational.
- Just Get Me Through This!: The Practical Guide to Breast Cancer
Deborah A. Cohen, Robert M. Gelfand (Contributor)Just Get Me Through This!” is designed to help women facing breast cancer to walk step-by-step through breast cancer, one day and one decision at a time - all with a bit of humor and perspective from a breast cancer survivor.
- Living Beyond Breast Cancer: A Survivor's Guide for When Treatment Ends and the Rest of Your Life Begins
Marisa C. Weiss and Ellen Weiss“Living Beyond Breast Cancer: A Survivor's Guide” maps out a guide for going back to a “normal” life. It describes handling fears of recurrence and worries that family members will develop breast cancer, and managing physical post treatment problems including the lingering side effects of radiation, fertility difficulties, changes in sex drive, and feelings of unattractiveness. It is also a reference for emotional issues, from depression and generalized anxiety to insecurities about reentering the job market and revealing the cancer experience to coworkers.
- Living on the Margins: Women Writers on Breast Cancer
Hilda Raz (Editor)Living on the Margins is a collection of nonfiction on the experience of breast cancer by fifteen accomplished women writers. In personal narratives, essays, shaped journals, and poems, they articulate the substance of their experienceLiving on the Margins is a collection of nonfiction on the experience of breast cancer by fifteen accomplished women writers. In personal narratives, essays, shaped journals, and poems, they articulate the substance of their experience. In making narrative, in using language, in thoughtful analysis, these writers find joy and hope. An introduction and biographical notes on the contributors are included.
- Show Me
Penn State Hershey Medical Center's Breast Cancer Support GroupShow Me: A Photo Collection of Breast Cancer Survivors' Lumpectomies, Mastectomies, Breast Reconstruction, and Thoughts on Body Image - Second Edition is a visual resource book presenting color photographs of and commentary from thirty breast cancer survivors mostly from the Penn State Hershey Medical Center's Breast Cancer Support Group in Hershey, PA. This book is the first of its kind to provide photographs which enable a woman newly diagnosed with breast cancer to see in color the lumpectomy, mastectomy, and reconstruction scars of a variety of women - different sizes, shapes, ages, and skin colors.
- Tamoxifen: For the Treatment and Prevention of Breast Cancer
V. Craig Jordan, PhD, DScDr. V. Craig Jordan's conversations with hundreds of women with breast cancer and his passion to help find a cure for the disease have compelled him to gather eminent cancer specialists to contribute to this book. Distinguished physicians, scientists, breast cancer advocates, and breast cancer survivors are assembled here to answer numerous questions about tamoxifen. Written for both the clinician and patients, this book is a premier source of information about the world's leading drug for the treatment and prevention of breast cancer. 310 pp, 28 chapters; includes 40 tables, 68 colorful figures, and over 50 color and b&w photographs. For more than a quarter of a century, author and editor Dr. V. Craig Jordan has been involved with finding a cure for breast cancer. He has pioneered the evolution of ICI 46,474 from its birth in the laboratory to what is today tamoxifen-the world's most prescribed drug for the treatment of breast cancer, and the only drug in FDA history approved for the prevention of breast cancer.
