The Breast Cancer Book: What You Need to Know to Make Informed Decisions (Yale University Press Health & Wellness) (Paperback)

by Ruth H. Grobstein (Author) "Are you terrified by the notion that you might have breast cancer?..." (more)
Key Phrases: United States, National Cancer Institute, Transition Time

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"...The Breast Cancer Book is like having the most qualified doctor at your bedside answering your questions." -- Hinda Gould Rosenthal, President, The Richard & Hinda Rosenthal Foundation and Trustee, The Yale Cancer Center

"Must reading for anyone with breast cancer concerns. The method of charting decision-making is brilliant and comforting." -- Ruth Spear, Co-founder, National Association of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO)

"The underlying message—to take control of your destiny through knowledge and empowerment—reflects the very spirit of the author..." -- Margaret Foti, Ph.D., M.D., CEO, American Association for Cancer Research

"This book should be required reading for all high school seniors." -- Jeanne Jones, author, consultant and syndicated columnist

"[Dr. Grobstein] stays with you... through the transition from patient to survivor." -- Gail Sheehy, author of Passages and The Silent Passage

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“If you or a loved one have been threatened with breast cancer, I urge you to run to the nearest bookstore and buy this book—it might well prove to be life saving. I have sent dozens of my friends to Dr. Ruth Grobstein and without exception, they have called or written to thank me for sending them to Ruth, for her advice made all the difference as they regained confidence and faith in the future.”—Deborah Szekely, founder, Golden Door and Rancho La Puerta

"Dr. Grobstein is a caring, expert oncologist who listens carefully to her patients. This book is evidence of her understanding what patients, their friends and family want to know."--Samuel Hellman, M.D., co-editor of Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology

“Dr. Grobstein’s book is user-friendly, accessible, and encouraging. She empowers women to make sound choices in what is usually a time of incredible stress and anxiety.”—Catherine C. Park, M.D.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Yale University Press; 1 edition (May 11, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0300104138
• ISBN-13: 978-0300104134
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,006,112 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Breast Cancer Book, August 2, 2006

By	Loretta Dittenhoefer "Loretta Dittenhoefer" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

I was diagnosed with breast cancer 12 days ago and have been doing a lot of research and reading and this is the best book I have found on breast cancer and it was just written in 2005 so it's pretty up to date.

The book is written in plain English so it's easy to understand and navigate through something so complicated and difficult. Gail Sheehy, author of Passages says, "This is the book to read for the journey beyond breast cancer." The author treats the disease and the patient, including family and friends so it's a great combination encompassing prevention, diagnosis, treatment decision making, what I will be experiencing physically and emotionally during this process and through recovery. I read half of it last night so it's an easy read and so informative.

I honestly feel every woman with or without a cancer diagnosis as well as family and friends of someone with breast cancer should read this book. It may save your life or the life of someone you love.

I hope this will help you, your daughters and all the women in your life.