More than 50 women and men from all walks of life who have been touched by breast cancer recount their personal journeys as patients, family members, and medical professionals. These perspectives on diagnosis, treatment, and survival are heartfelt and beautifully written, showing the reader that they are not alone. With easy-to-understand essays on the science of breast cancer, its diagnosis, and the future of breast cancer treatment, written by nationally recognized members of the medical community, this is a required resource for any reader who is looking for courage, comfort, and strength for this very emotional journey.
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This wide-ranging anthology from the Healing Project provides answers to practically anyone wondering What now? in the face of a breast cancer diagnosis. Patients, family and friends will find helpful information on everything from the emotional aspects of diagnosis and treatment to explanations of the different types of breast cancer. Boxes scattered throughout offer particularly good clinical information by Dr. Stephanie Bernik on everything from choosing a surgeon to the effect of chemotherapy on fertility. The breaking up of this information among personal essays, poems and meditations by patients and family members makes it easy to digest. While many writers tell of their shock and dismay at their diagnosis, there are more than a few wry laughs, too. Gayle Tanber muses on an unexpected discovery: I had no idea so many friends had access to pot, which they offered to ease the side effects of chemotherapy. Debra LaChance created the Healing Project to provide a format for connecting people diagnosed with different diseases. Judged by that yardstick, this worthy collection succeeds very well. Photos. (Oct. 15)
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This review is from: Voices of Breast Cancer: The Healing Companion: Stories for Courage, Comfort and Strength (Voices Of series) (Paperback)
A book that touches on all stages of breast cancer -- from receiving the news to coping to surviving. Gaining perspective, comfort, or solace from those who experienced it first-hand educates all.
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Excellent vignets about different phases of breast cancer process including explanation of the stages of the cancer, diagnosis, doctor responsiveness, surgery, medication options. illness progression or remission, recovery or death. Readers interested in person experiences will respond to this book with compassion and understanding.
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This is such a wonderfully inspirational book and some of the best writing I've ever read. Women sharing their trials, tribulations, heartbreak, and triumph is merely a small part of it. I read the book in one sitting and then for weeks, have been going back and rereading. Thanks to all these wonderfully brave survivors of this insideous disease and thanks for teaching me about life. I plan to buy several copy with an end to passing it to those who need a boost. This book is like a rocket ship. Gun Totin' Chaplain
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