Breast Cancer Survivors' Club: A Nurse's Experience [Paperback]

Lillie Shockney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1999 | ISBN-10: 1881636224 | ISBN-13: 978-1881636229 | Edition: Revised

At age 38, Lillie Shockney was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent mastectomies in 1992 and 1994. In this telling memoir of personal and medical triumph, she shares her unique approach to her diagnosis, informed by her years as a nurse and her knowledge of doctors and hospitals. Her work in the medical field helped her decide she would approach her challenge with caring for her own caregivers, compassion for her family, hope and prayer, and above all, humor. Throughout, she talks candidly about her experiences, from informing her 12-year-old daughter about her diagnosis to her fears about how her mastectomy would change her marriage and sex life.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"Lillie Shockney's folksy style and brilliant humor demystifies and disarms breast cancer." -- Shape magazine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Lillie Shockney is director of education and outreach at Johns Hopkins Breast Center. She founded Mothers Supporting Daughters with Breast Cancer. She lives in Reistertown, Maryland. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 269 pages
• Publisher: Windsor House Pub Group; Revised edition (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1881636224
• ISBN-13: 978-1881636229
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,831,889 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It made me cry - and laugh., July 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Breast Cancer Survivors' Club: A Nurse's Experience (Paperback)

After my friend had breast cancer surgery, I bought Lillie Shockney's book for her and read it myself to be sure it was appropriate. I was impressed with the way she conveyed her hope as well as the hard times. She shared her effective use of humor, and expressed the importance of gathering people around for support. I gladly passed the book on to my friend with the hope she would find support in reading about someone who has coped using methods she has also used. I recommend this book to anyone who is coping with breast cancer, either as a patient or as a supporter of a friend or family member.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disney does breast cancer - no real information here., March 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Breast Cancer Survivors' Club: A Nurse's Experience (Paperback)

The author discounts or ignores many of the options and treatments that most breast cancer patients need to consider, without adequate information for dismissing them. Why wasn't she on tamoxifen? Why couldn't she consider implants with reconstruction to balance the existing breast? Why was chemotherapy never even discussed? It seems she never consulted an oncologist. Why? If you're > Stage 1, skip this.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A witty, yet sensitive view of surviving breast cancer., March 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Breast Cancer Survivors' Club: A Nurse's Experience (Paperback)

I've been awarded the opportunity to see up close what a benefit Lillie's book can be to many women facing the shocking diagnosis of breast cancer. As the owner and manager of a small book store, I've had the opportunity to arrange a speaking engagement for Lillie, regarding this issue, at our local university, followed by a booksigning at my store. I could clearly see on the faces of many in attendance, the appreciation they felt in meeting someone who knew first hand what they, as "members of the club" were experiencing. Many times since then, I've recommended Lillie's book to customers at my store who have expressed an interest in breast cancer resources, either for themselves or for loved ones. More times than I can count, I've given the book to friends, relatives and even "secret pals", because I feel strongly that the story told in this book deserves to be shared. The only "problem" that I can find with this book, is that it's difficult to classify! We had quite a time at my store deciding where to shelve it. It could rest easily on the Inspirational shelf, as well as in the Humor or Psychology and Self-Help sections!