The Not-so-scary Breast Cancer Book

The Not-so-scary Breast Cancer Book

Author: Carolyn Ingram

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13:

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Leslie and Caroline Ingram are both sisters and both breast cancer survivors, and for this guide they have drawn from their experience to help readers through the chaotic upheavels that affect every aspect of life after a cancer diagnosis.


The Breast Cancer Book

The Breast Cancer Book

Author: Kenneth D. Miller

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2021-09-28

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 142144190X

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"Providing comprehensive, current, and reliable information on breast cancer, this book, written by an experienced oncologist, a surgeon, and a breast cancer survivor, informs and inspires readers, wherever they are in the breast cancer experience. Patient stories, essays from medical specialists, and illustrations add clarity and insight"--


Beat Breast Cancer Like a Boss

Beat Breast Cancer Like a Boss

Author: Ali Rogin

Publisher: Diversion Books

Published: 2020-09-15

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 1635767105

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Edie Falco, Sheryl Crow, Athena Jones, and other breast cancer survivors and “previvors” tell their powerful, inspiring stories in this collection. Drawing from first-hand interviews of successful, high-profile women from myriad industries and perspectives, award-winning journalist Ali Rogin brings together an all-star support and recovery team to inspire anyone confronting a cancer diagnosis, along with their loved ones. Learn how preeminent actresses, musicians, politicians, journalists, and entrepreneurs faced a formidable disease and put it in its place. In their own words, the women of Beat Breast Cancer Like a Boss inform and encourage other women by sharing their experiences and advice. Learn how they told loved ones about their diagnoses, navigated treatment options, and managed the work/life/cancer balance. Rogin, too, faced great uncertainty when she tested positively for the BRCA1 genetic mutation at age twenty. She found answers in the vibrant community of breast cancer survivors and “previvors” who also stared down the odds. With her brave decision to undergo a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy before even graduating college, Rogin joined this diverse sisterhood of women confronting breast cancer in its many forms with dignity, strength, and humor.


Not Your Usual Boob

Not Your Usual Boob

Author: MK Meredith

Publisher: MK Meredith

Published: 2019-10-15

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 1732898073

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Dear Reader, When I got my breast cancer diagnosis, I was immediately inundated with books on Cancer. They terrified me. So, this book...is Not Your Usual Boob. A little informative, a little sarcastic, a little funny—I hope—and a lot real. This is the book I wish I could have read in my time of need. A little bit of what you can expect during your journey, and how to prepare yourself with a healthy mindset and coping skills before they’re needed. The #NoFilter is exactly that...no filter on the front cover—me and all my wonkiness with no photoshop—and it’s what you’ll find inside these pages—including an F-bomb or five. Because more important than shielding myself is being real with you. You may laugh, you may cry, you may want to punch me in the face...but in the end, remember this. If you ever meet me, I’m hugging you. Because that’s me. And more than anything, that is the big reason behind this book. I am still ME. And YOU are still YOU. XO ~ MK Meredith


Radical

Radical

Author: Kate Pickert

Publisher:

Published: 2020-09-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780316470346

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Kate Pickert worked as a health-care journalist and knew medical treatment well, but it all changed when she was diagnosed with an aggressive type of breast cancer at age 35. Pickert used her journalistic skills to identify the cultural, scientific, and historical forces shaping the lives of breast-cancer patients in the modern age.


Gracie's Story

Gracie's Story

Author: Grace A. Wilson-thompson

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2015-05-20

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9781505457650

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Brave Breast Cancer Survivor Reveals Her True, Inspiring Story In A Personal Memoir! Learn to Beat all the Odds and Never Give Up Hope Like Gracie Did! Despite the fact that breast cancer has a better survival rate than many other forms of the disease, being diagnosed with it is utterly terrifying. There are no guarantees for what lies ahead in the short or long term, aside from the fact that it will be painful and difficult. "Gracie's Story: Fighting to Survive Breast Cancer" is the story of one woman's survival from the shock of diagnosis to the joy and relief of becoming a cancer survivor. Living and Laughing through Treatment and Recovery Three cornerstones held Gracie up through her experience of diagnosis, a double mastectomy, reconstructive surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments: love, support and a positive attitude. For Gracie, staying positive became part of staying alive. She credits her ability to focus on things that brought happiness and laughter into her life with helping her come through cancer. "Gracie's Story: Fighting to Survive Breast Cancer" can offer hope, encouragement and a sense of community to anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer and their friends and family. The road ahead is so scary because it is unknown. Walking along it with a positive and determined survivor can give strength and courage to those reeling from the shock of being diagnosed with cancer. No two people experience this disease the same way, but learning about how others have stayed positive through surgery and treatment makes the road ahead less frightening. Support from loved ones is important, but reading the words of someone else who has been through the diagnosis and treatment and come out the other side as a survivor offers a deep sense of hope and encouragement. "Gracie's Story: Fighting to Survive Breast Cancer" is not just optimistic get well wishes; it is one woman's real life survival guide. In other words, it is an important read for anyone who has been recently diagnosed with cancer and those close to them.


The New Generation Breast Cancer Book

The New Generation Breast Cancer Book

Author: Dr. Elisa Port

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2015-09-22

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1101883154

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From an expert in the field comes the definitive guide to managing breast cancer in the information age—a comprehensive resource for diagnosis, treatment, and peace of mind. The breast cancer cure rate is at an all-time high, and so is the information, to say nothing of the misinformation, available to patients and their families. Online searches can lead to unreliable sources, leaving even the most resilient patient feeling uneasy and uncertain about her diagnosis, treatment options, doctors, side effects, and recovery. Adding to a patient’s anxiety is input from well-meaning friends and family, with stories, worries, and opinions to share, sometimes without knowing the details of her particular case, when in reality breast cancer treatment has gone well beyond a “one size fits all” approach. Elisa Port, MD, FACS, chief of breast surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital and co-director of the Dubin Breast Center in Manhattan, offers an optimistic antidote to the ocean of Web data on screening, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Inside you’ll discover • the various scenarios when mammograms indicate the need for a biopsy • the questions to ask about surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and breast reconstruction • the important things to look for when deciding where to get care • the key to deciphering complicated pathology reports and avoiding confusion • the facts on genetic testing and the breast cancer genes: BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 • the best resources and advice for those supporting someone with breast cancer From innovations in breast cancer screening and evaluating results to post-treatment medications and living as a breast cancer survivor, Dr. Elisa Port describes every possible test and every type of doctor visit, providing a comprehensive, empathetic guide that every newly diagnosed woman (and her family) will want to have at her side. Praise for The New Generation Breast Cancer Book “One book you need . . . If you’re considering your options for treatment or know someone who is, this step-by-step guide, The New Generation Breast Cancer Book, is essential reading.”—InStyle “Elisa Port, M.D., is the doctor every patient deserves: brilliant and compassionate. Her book will be a sanity saver and, quite possibly, a life saver.”—Geralyn Lucas, author of Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy “As up-to-date as one can get, with lots to offer people facing a cancer diagnosis or hoping to support someone with the disease.”—Library Journal (starred review) “The New Generation Breast Cancer Book helps you sort through all the information you’ve gathered, clarify the terminology, consider the options, and make the right decisions for your unique case.”—Edie Falco “A lifeline for many women in need of today’s most up-to-date choices for treatment . . . Everyone should read this book for themselves, their mothers, grandmothers, daughters, and friends.”—Kara DioGuardi, Grammy-nominated songwriter, music executive, and Arthouse Entertainment co-founder “The book is teeming with easy-to-understand medical explanations, tips, takeaways, and pro-and-con discussions of various courses of action. Port also includes two extremely useful appendices that respectively take on common myths and answer questions frequently asked by friends and family. This is a vital read that will empower men and women alike.”—Publishers Weekly


The Breast Cancer Book

The Breast Cancer Book

Author: Kenneth D. Miller

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2021-09-28

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 1421441926

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A comprehensive, down-to-earth guide for anyone diagnosed with breast cancer. Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be scary and confusing. There are medical terms to learn, options to consider, and important decisions to make, all while trying to carry on with work, family, and life. The Breast Cancer Book can't reverse a diagnosis or make breast cancer disappear, but every page can inform and empower you or your loved ones, no matter where you are in the breast cancer experience. Written by three trusted experts—an oncologist, a breast surgeon, and a two-time breast cancer survivor—this multidisciplinary book walks you through everything you need to know about breast cancer so that you can make the best decisions about diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. In plain, easy-to-understand language that illuminates all the facets of this disease, the authors draw on their professional experience and the most current scientific knowledge to • describe the risk factors for breast cancer; • explain the various tests used to detect cancer; • clarify the full range of treatment options, from surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation to newer combination therapies; • provide insight from experts in genetics, radiation oncology, and breast reconstruction; • present inspirational true stories of breast cancer survivors; and • simplify complex concepts with detailed graphics, tables, illustrations, and photographs. A crash course on breast cancer that will help get you or anyone you love through the physical and emotional challenges of the disease, The Breast Cancer Book will also help readers communicate with their cancer team. Packed with information, this compassionate guide is the most up-to-date book available.


Fuck Off, Cancer

Fuck Off, Cancer

Author: Linda Brossi Murphy

Publisher:

Published: 2014-12-09

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9780990921608

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A best seller in the making! Honest! Raw! You will laugh and cry as you learn what happens behind closed doors to your friends or family member with cancer. You may think that you are in the know but the truth will shock you! A quick read with candid, straightforward insight to the real deal of cancer! A definite tool for any person wanting to support someone battling cancer or for the newly diagnosed patient to see "behind the curtain" Fear can be worse than reality... Read this book and you will realize that cancer isn't as bad as you imagine it to be and that you can actually turn this scary diagnosis into a positive! Follow the author's journey through cancer as she turns this deadly disease into a party at every turn. Watch as Linda makes the most of the situation as she weaves her way through various treatments. The book covers the topics of occasionally tumultuous marital relations, questioning religion and why this is happening to "me," how the loss of hair affected her life, and how relationships with friends and family are altered by this potentially life threatening disease. This book is a very raw, "nothing held back" memoir which lays the facts on the table and contains the pictures to prove it. So grab your libation of choice and sit down for a quick read! Book clubs have found this to be a great source for discussion for a myriad of hot topics. The last two pages of the book have discussion questions to get the conversation started! Warning: This book contains gross pictures and scary middle aged pornography (Don't say you haven't been warned!)


Nothing Can Scare Me Now

Nothing Can Scare Me Now

Author: Juliane Cortino

Publisher: Jcross

Published: 2011-07

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 9780983575504

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"Nothing Can Scare Me Now: Managing Breast Cancer So It Doesn't Manage You" will help breast cancer patients, their families, and friends manage the experience from diagnosis to life after cancer. The first part of the book goes from diagnosis through cancer treatments. How to manage surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation are components of this first half. Part II deals with everyone's common fear, recurrence. This half, "Will My Cancer Come Back?" talks about good nutrition, risk factors for breast cancer, and symptoms of recurrence. When Juliane Cortino was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was surprised at the number of women who contacted her. Neighbors, women in her book club, friends of friends, all called to share their experiences. They were full of knowledge. They asked how they could help. She'd become a member of a sisterhood she'd never aspired to join. But she turned to these women, this secret underground network, time and again for support. In "Nothing Can Scare Me Now: Managing Breast Cancer So It Doesn't Manage You," Juliane shines a spotlight on this underground collective. She's elevated the important information that was passed on to her and augmented it with information from doctors she's interviewed and her own extensive research. She hopes to share it all with you. Juliane believes "Nothing Can Scare Me Now" provides a piece missing from the available breast cancer literature. When she searched for a book that would tell her what to expect and how things worked, she found medical books and, primarily, compilations of survivors' stories with a positive spin. Her book is an informational memoir offering an honest from-a-woman's-heart perspective. A portion of the proceeds from the book will be donated to cancer research.