Breast Cancer: Questions, Answers & Self-Help Techniques [Paperback]

Stacey Chillemi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 6, 2008

Having breast cancer can be devastating for the woman affected - and for her family and love ones. Many women diagnosed feel devastated, confused, and very alone. Today, approximately 1 in almost every 8 women (13.4%) will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast Cancer: Questions, Answers & Self-Help Techniques, brings together comprehensive information about breast cancer and unlike other books on breast cancer this book includes, useful information about breast cancer, self-help techniques to help you cope emotionally, recovery techniques, nutrition and fitness, recipes to use during chemotherapy, mediation exercises, poetry and stories written by breast cancer survivors and much more... This book is geared toward readers that are currently going through it, have experienced breast cancer, or just want to learn about breast cancer. Change your life; learn to cope with it so you can learn to live a happy, healthy and productive life for all it is worth.

Editorial Reviews

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Chillemi gives people encouragement, hope, to help them realize that they are somebody. -- Alesha Williams, Asbury Park Press Newspaper

I just wanted to write to you and let you know how much you have inspired me. My daughter bought me your book, 'Epilepsy Your Not alone.' You would not believe all the highlighting I have done in it. It only took me 2 days to read. In my town in OKLA. Or anywhere close. It is hard to find any support groups. So I decided to start my own with the help of the Epilepsy Assoc. of OKLAH. I worked as a LPN for 15 years. I was very involved in my children's activities. Never missed their functions. I was diagnosed in Jan of 2004n and have found this very difficult after being so independent, I have tried about six different meds just minimal help, and side effects are terrible. Two of my EEG was normal I have had five convulsions and once even thought about taking my life. I thought it would make things easier on my family, (expenses, taking care of me etc...) I have been in and out of the hospital People always asked what caused them. And I cannot give them an answer. At this point, I would just like them to get them under control. I would like to feel needed instead of me needed every one else's help so that's were starting a support group came in. I wanted to get information to others just as much as receiving it. At some point in time, I would like to be a speaker so the people in our community will understand more. It is really needed here. One time I had an aura by the mailbox. The cars kept driving by. Finally, a car stopped because he thought I might have been run over. (Bless him) At 45 years of age and have worked since 14 I am going stir crazy. My family has been very helpful. However, do not really understand. Thank you for writing the book. -- Lori, Someone who read one of Author Stacey Chillemi's Books

Life deals us many hard blows that we often don't expect. I admire the fact that someone like Stacey Chillemi was thrown a curve ball that may have knocked many of us down to the point where many of us may not have wanted to get back up, but she did. It wasn't easy but she possesses a determined spirit that won't let her give up. For that reason, Stacey will go far and achieve whatever dreams she sets her mind to accomplish. -- Della Crews Reporter --Anchor / Talk Show Host /News 12 NJ,

Stacey Chillemi is 36 years old, a mother of three, a wife and writer. Her journey and reason for being is defined each day by the happiness in her children's eyes and the people with epilepsy she has helped through her writing. Chillemi journey and reason for life is her writing and family. --By Jenna Martin, Senior Editor -- By Jenna Martin, Senior Editor

Your book has helped me so very much when I was at extremely low ebb with this new world I am facing. Thank you so much for letting me know where I can read more. I read your book, I wanted to focus on everything but seizures, get my mind off all this craziness, and I spent 3 hours doing a soul searching with all your guidelines and goals, issues, and concerns in your book. I have a plan in place, and I am doing a weekly assessment of how the plan is being accomplished. Your book was such a lifesaver; I think God had a hand in pointing me to your book. Sorry I have gotten so wordy, here, but your book saved me. -- Someone who read one of Author Stacey Chillemi's Books

From the Author

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, after nonmelanoma skin cancer. Over the past 50 years, the number of women diagnosed with the disease has increased each year. Today, approximately 1 in almost every 8 women (13.4%) will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women after lung cancer -- and is the leading cause of cancer death among women ages 35 to 54. The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 211,240 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and approximately 40,410 will die. Although these numbers may sound frightening, research reveals that the mortality rate could decrease by 30% if all women age 50 and older who need a mammogram had one.

As a woman I firmly believe that we cannot wait until the doctors diagnose us with a frightening disease, such as breast cancer and hope for a miracle cure. It is up to each individual to educate themselves, understand what breast cancer is, how it is caused and how we can help ourselves, so the chances of getting breast cancer is increasing low.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 191 pages
• Publisher: Lulu.com (July 6, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1435721373
• ISBN-13: 978-1435721371
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,371,091 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stacey Chillemi graduated from Richard Stockton College in Pomona, New Jersey, majoring in marketing and advertisement. In the mid-nineties while in college, she began her first book, Epilepsy: You're Not Alone. It was published six years later. Before and after graduation in 1996, she worked in New York City for NBC. Since the birth of her children, she has been a freelance journalist.

She has written features for journals and newspapers. Her articles have appeared in dozens of newspapers and magazines in North America and abroad. She won an award from the Epilepsy Foundation of America in 2002 for her help and dedication to people with epilepsy.

My Web Sites: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/staceychil
http://www.authorsden.com/staceydchillemi

BOOKS PUBLISHED BY STACEY CHILLEMI:

1. The Complete Herbal Guide: A Natural Approach to Healing the Body
2. How to Live Comfortably with Asthma
3. Epilepsy You're Not Alone
4. Eternal Love: Romantic Poetry Straight from the Heart
5. My Mommy Has Epilepsy (Children's Book)
6. My Daddy Has Epilepsy (Children's Book)
7. Keep the Faith: To Live and Be Heard from the Heavens Above (poetry book)
8. Live, Learn, and Be Happy with Epilepsy
9. Epilepsy and Pregnancy: What Every Woman Should Know
Co-authored by Dr. Blanca Vasques
10. Faith, Courage, Wisdom, Strength and Hope
11. How to Be Wealthy Selling Informational Products on the Internet
12. How to Become Wealthy in Real Estate
13. How to Become Wealthy Selling Ebooks
14. Life's Missing Instruction Manual: Beyond Words
15. How To Become Wealthy Selling Products on The Internet
16. Breast Cancer: Questions, Answers & Self-Help Techniques
17. How Thinking Positive Can Make You Successful: Master The Power Of Positive Thinking

STACEY CHILLEMI STORIES AND POETRY HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED IN:

* Chicken Soup for the Recovering Soul
* Chicken Soup for the Shoppers Soul
* Whispers of Inspiration


ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

* Book Signing at Borders in Freehold, New Jersey for Faith, Courage, Wisdom, Strength and Hope" - July 2009
* H.O.P.E. Mentor, for the Epilepsy Foundation
* Speaker at different events for schools, organizations, political events
* Spoke in front of Congress in Washington for employment discrimination for people with epilepsy
* Appeared on four talk shows to discuss epilepsy focusing on the importance of understanding epilepsy, how to help someone having a seizure and giving people with epilepsy encouragement and hope for the future.
* Appeared on radio stations discussing epilepsy
* Appeared on the Michael Dressor Show - Health Radio
* Appeared in newspapers all over New Jersey such as, The Leader, Belleville Post and the Star Ledger.
* June 26, 2002, I was honored an award by the Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey for Outstanding Volunteer Award.
* Received awards in my achievements and certificates in recognition for outstanding efforts in trying to improve society.
* Active participant in organizations and activities.
* Published over 400 articles.
* Author has a dynamic personality and strong public speaking skills.

EDUCATION:

Stockton College, Pomona NJ
* Speaker at different events for schools, organizations, political events
* Associate Degree in Business
* BA in Marketing
* Minor in Advertising

CAREER EXPERIENCE:

* Journalist for The Journal Magazine
* Worked for NBC on Dateline
* Channel 4 News
* Today Show
* Managing Editor for the Fashion Magazine UZURI.
* Own Freelance Company