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Since the now ubiquitous LIVESTRONG™ wristbands became available in May 2004, the Lance Armstrong Foundation has raised more than $50 million for cancer survivorship programs, and the signature phrase has become a battle cry for those who fight the disease every day.

Now, the Lance Armstrong Foundation has compiled, from hours of videotaped interviews, poignant and dramatic personal accounts from cancer survivors. Covering a wide range of subjects, from grief to spousal relationships, employment discrimination to coping with medical bills, infertility to fear of recurrence, survivors share their experiences and speak candidly about how cancer has impacted their lives. For twenty-four-year-old Amy it’s how her illness changed her relationship with her parents. Mike, a male survivor of breast cancer, talks about gender stereotypes and genetic testing. And Eric, the father of a five-year-old survivor of a brain tumor, recalls how friends and strangers helped his family with financial issues and how the experience brought him and his wife closer together.

While heartbreaking at times, these powerfully honest stories are ultimately uplifting and extremely reassuring to patients and their families. They offer the wisdom and hope that only survivors can give. LiveStrong is a remarkable testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

From the introduction by Lance Armstrong:


My work with the LAF shows me daily that sharing our stories and learning from one another’s experiences helps us cancer survivors continue to survive.Some people think the cancer experience is only about the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, as if after the disease goes into remission, it no longer exists.But survivorship goes beyond remission.Survivorship is an evolution. ... Read more

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Good read
It is very important for survivors to hear the stories of others who have been down the same road. This book is like going to a really good support group, plus it benefits a great organization.

High Praises to Livestrong ...
Being a recent cancer victim/survivor myself, I found this to be inspiring and is helping to reaffirm that I'm not alone out there and that there's nothing wrong with me.It just happened, for whatever reason.Livestrong is a must read for anyone who either has or knows someone who has cancer ... it'll help you get through the bumps along the road.

Two Thumbs Up by the Author of North Pond Dawn
Live Strong: Inspirational Stories from Cancer Survivors - From Diagnosis to Treatment and Beyond by the Lance Armstrong Foundation is a powerful new book that is a must read for anyone - whether they have been impacted by cancer or not.

The book is a collection of stories told by twenty-six people on a terrifying roller coaster that is out of control ... they have been diagnosed with serious life-changing cancer.But they all have hope and they all develop the inner strength to continue their lives with the drastic changes that cancer forces upon them.

The people are unforgettable ...

- the college senior who found out in her last semester ... just when she was ready to start a wonderful and exciting life journey - now bravely struggling withfeelings of isolation while working to raise money for other cancer survivors.

- the cancer doctor who got cancer himself, played with his kids, wound up with a divorce, and eventually returned to work with a new understanding of what his patients are experiencing.

- the twenty-four year old woman whose basketball career ended when she was diagnosed in eighth grade.

- the teenage boy who struggled through a cancer-filled`coming of age' period unlike any other but who has now found some peace and even has a girlfriend.

- the Asian woman who became distraught because she knew something was wrong inside - and who eventually had to force her doctors to figure out that she had cancer.

- the father of four who became a cancer survivor when his five year old son was diagnosed then became blind and now is learning Braille.

- the forty-five year old woman who calmly, almost light-heartedly wonders if she will expire before her credit card does.

The stories are remarkable, told simply in the words of real people, not professional authors.The book is certainly a monument to hope and optimism and living strong.

But there is something deeper about this book, both more disturbing and more profound, that I can not quite put my finger on.Perhaps it is because I am reading Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking, an extraordinary journey with her during her year-long reaction to her husband's sudden death. It is becoming clearer to me that the survivors in Live Strong are really describing the heart-wrenching emotional grieving process that they struggled through.Someone has died and it is them - the other life, without cancer, that they will never have.And there is such difficulty in letting go.

Read this book.It is much deeper than inspiration. By David Roddy,Cancer Survivor and Author of North Pond Dawn.

Straight from those who know how it feels.
I was drawn to the book when I saw the familiar yellow LIVE STRONG wristband.Upon reading, I was relieved to realize that this book is one full of hope, not despair, sadness and pain.These are the stories of real people who have had or do have real cancer.The book is invaluable because it comes from those people who know what having cancer feels like.These aren't the words of doctors or nurses or other health care professionals.These are the words from people who know. ... Read more

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When you are fighting for your life, you need to know your enemy and have the most effective weapons available. The Complete Cancer Survival Guide provides a full arsenal of absolutely essential information for anyone diagnosed with cancer.

Drawing on the advice and information provided by specialists at dozens of major cancer centers in the United States, this book provides the most up-to-date, cutting-edge information available on how each of the twenty-five most common forms of cancer is diagnosed and staged, what the most advanced treatments are, and where to go to get the best possible care.

Vetted by doctors and specialists, this updated edition provides new information superior toanything you’ll find on the internet. Complete with the newest cancer therapies and referrals to trustworthy organizations and agencies offering support and services for people with cancer, it remains the single best resource for empowering patients and their families.
Amazon.com Review
At age 51, Peter Teeley, former press secretary to GeorgeBush, was given a 50-50 chance of surviving his stage III coloncancer.Like most newly diagnosed cancer patients, he knew littleabout the disease and less about possible treatments. He tenaciouslysought out information and saved his own life. Now he and medicalwriter Philip Bashe spare others from having to start their own cancertreatment investigation from scratch.

"When faced with the mostcritical consumer decision of their lives, the majority of cancerpatients accept without question the recommendation of the doctor whodiagnosed the disease," write the authors. "Eighty-five percent of thetime, that person is not an oncologist, a specialist in thedetection and treatment of cancer." This leads to a substantial risk ofsubstandard care, according to the National Cancer Policy Board.

The solution? Take charge, with the help of the comprehensiveinformation here. Learn all you can about your disease, its stagingand treatments (25 different cancers are covered here). Seek outclinical trials. Get an independent second opinion. Investigatecancer-treatment facilities. Learn about medications for pain andnausea. Learn how dietary changes, stress management, and supportservices can help you. Make your medical insurance work foryou. There's an immense amount of practical, clearly written,well-organized, illustrated information in this book, and it'senhanced by anecdotes from Teeley's personal story. Everything youneed is here: lists of top cancer centers and support groups (withphone numbers and Web sites), definitions of all terms, instructivecharts and boxes, questions to ask, questions you're likely to beasked, and a ton of information about how you can help yourself.

Everything You Must Know and Where to Go for State-of-the-ArtTreatment of the 25 Most Common Forms of Cancer declares TheComplete Cancer Survival Guide's cover, and this 950-page booklives up to its claim.The foreword is by former president GeorgeBush, whose daughter died of pediatric leukemia. --Joan Price ... Read more

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This book is a true lifesaver
The information we got from this book literally saved my mother's life.After being told the tumor seen in the CT scans of her pancreas was probably cancer, within 24 hours of getting the book and doing our research, we were in touch with the best physicians to deal with it.Now my 78 year old mother is Johns Hopkins' poster girl for pancreatic cancer survival... three words that aren't often used together.I'll always have a version of this book in my possession.

Current Comprehensive Helpful
This book was well worth the small investment.With detailed referencing to take your researches even further, clear descriptions and helpful diagrams, helpful questions to ask your doctor about your disease and itstreatments, it is a wonderful book.Aids in finding treatment centers nearyou with the latest treatments.Discussions about emotional health andinsurance are also useful.Information drawn from top specialists makesthis an authoritative book. Covers the top 25 cancers.Essentialinformation.

An excellent and comprehensive "first choice" guide.
I am a cancer patient and this is the book I have been looking for.Encyclopedic yet concise and to the point, Teeley's treatment of strategies, treatment options and the biology of cancer sets a highstandard.Useful summary boxes are distributed throughout each chapter,allowing the reader to get a quick overview of such topics as "MedicalTerms You're Likely to Hear" / "Surgical Procedures" /"Drug Therapies" and related topics.

I found chapter 6 (Stateof the Art: Your Treatment Options) and Chapter 9 (Don't Neglect YourEmotional Health) especially useful...but EACH chapter is stuffed withinformation vital to an understanding of how to cope with cancer in theyear 2000.This book does not have a dated or stale feel; the medicalinformation is current. Numerous Web site addresses are included to helpyou get information and support.

Weighing in at close to 1000 pages (fora relatively modest price), I'll guess that this book will quickly becomethe standard cancer reference for the next few years. ... Read more

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Share this inspiring collection with your patients and their families. Through essays, poems, and artwork, Silver Linings details the stories of individuals affected by cancer and offers comfort, strength, and inspiration to those currently suffering from the disease. ... Read more

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This book will leave you with a profound feeling of hope.
If the issue of cancer has forced its way into your life, you will understand that dispair seems to be inevitable after hearing those terrifying words:that you or a loved one has cancer.However, uponreading the words found in this book, the trying times to come are madeless frightening.Because of a lack of knowledge about cancer, we may beintimidated by the idea of bone marrow aspirations, chemotherapy, and themany potentially humiliating aspects of treatment.However, Silver Liningshelps put this experience into a more positive light.I know I found themto be incredibly comforting.We all know there are so many people who arebattling this disease, but they are often unrepresented, and with this bookcomes the ability to be encouraged by their successes.Also comes theknowledge that, should the war be lost, there is a way for the survivors togrow and flourish.

island of peace
The overly lavish illustrations in this book - angels, radiant suns,hearts, butterflies, bluebirds and endless flowers containing human faces -spill over the pages and threaten to blot out the text. I began to wonderif there was going to be any beef in the sandwich or just lotsa lettuce. But this collection of stories, insights, poetry and advice from cancersurvivors and their oncology nurses (put together by two obviously verydedicated oncology nurses) does deliver the goods ifyou're looking forcertain answers. One - does anyone really survive long-term the scariercancers? -e.g. ovarian, melanoma.Apparently so!The voices of quite afew such survivors are heard in this book. Two -given that one might notbe able to join these long-termers, what can be redeemed in the time left? Apparently everything that really matters. One's humanity, one'sconnectedness to others, one's experience of god. For anyone exhausted bycancer anxiety,this book is a place to retreat, a little island of peace. Will appeal to: Thoseof the more spiritual-Christianlook-on-the-bright-side frame of mind, ready to reach out to others andshare their experience.

150 people who "have been there" share their experience.
Captures the deepest inner souls of those facing serious illness.Engrossing stories describe a remarkable commonality in multitudinous personal approaches to a deeper realization of self and the relationship of ones own essence to the totality of life and death. Must reading for patients and families coming to grips with a cancer diagnosis. ... Read more

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Each year, around the world, over one million women will be told they have breast cancer.All will face surgery, and most will undergo radiation, chemotherapy and hormonal treatment. In the months and years that follow treatment, women are left with nagging questions, questions they often are afraid to ask:

• When will I know for sure that I am cured?
• Shouldn't my doctor be doing more follow-up testing?
• What are the real figures on breast cancer survival for women treated today?
• How would I know if I had a recurrence?
• How do I answer family and friends who think I worry too much?
• Do other women ever feel the way I do, and how do they cope?

Customer Reviews (18)

Post bc treatment must read
This wonderful little book hadn't been published when I finished treatment.It would have been so helpful during that post treatment time when I struggled so hard to return to normal - then, eventually, realized that there was no going back - I was different now and needed to find my "new" normal.

very disappointed
I received this book yesterday and am returning it today. It seems to simply list fears (in question format) then state that they will be fears and that there is a basis for fear. So, this book will validate that fear exists, even after treatment. However, this book has a very negative focus. Frankly, it was more unsettling- creating fears I didn't have. While I wasn't looking for a book that was "life is just fine now", I don't need any book to stir up fear and a feeling of helplessness. There was also a whole chapter on "troubling words of "cure and "survivor"... this chapter seemed to be more that the author had an ax to grind, apparently judging people who would use these words as part of their own psychological recovery as being polly-anna or misinformed. She even takes a blast at the "pink ribbon" information as too upbeat. Gosh I guess she just wants to make sure that you stay emotionally fragile, but now you can cite reasons to be! Forget it. I don't need more negativity or fear in my life.

Praise for After Breast Cancer
The author of this book is a 14-year breast cancer survivor (at the time of publication.) Musa Mayer was a counselor in the Ohio Community Mental Health system, with a specialty in women's issues. The professional background, plus her personal experience, lends itself to specific knowledge to be an advocate for those facing breast cancer and its after effects. The author suspects that society encourages women to get on with their lives like before cancer, when in fact that is a faulty expectation. There is no going back to life as it was before cancer, because cancer shifts the foundation on which patients stand. Instead, survivors must build supports for a strong life after cancer. Mayer tells readers how to do that, and why it is necessary for post-cancer well-being.

Mayer incorporates the experiences of 40 other women. The women share their thoughts and feelings about what happens after surgery and other cancer treatments are over. The book clearly addresses the concerns of women worrying about recurrence and/or metastatic breast cancer. "This book takes the position that for women diagnosed with breast cancer, coming to terms in a direct way with the fear of recurrence can become a crucial part of the recovery process."

For the two million women in the United States who will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, the recovery process is no easy task. The impact that cancer has on the patient, her family and friends, is profound. Mayer divides the issues of recovery into eight chapters, which include informational and emotional content. What determines a cure? What defines a survivor? What medical tests should a survivor have? What symptoms would a survivor experience? What fears are "normal?" How does a survivor experience a "new normal?" According to Mayer, survivors must "discover what is normal for us now." In addition, Mayer explains the importance of support, and encourages survivors to seek support groups. She also includes an extensive resource guide. For those seeking a holistic approach to life after cancer, the area that is lacking in this book is a chapter on spirituality.
After Breast Cancer is a one-of-a-kind book that should be in of every survivor's library for resources and reassurance.
review by Lynn C. Tolson

A must-read after a breast cancer diagnosis
I purchased, After Breast Cancer: Answers to the Questions You're Afraid to Ask, for a friend of mine who was diagnosed with primary breast cancer two years ago.Before giving my friend the book, I read it, so I would not be suggesting a book that might "scare" her.Having metastatic breast cancer myself, I found myself wishing I would have had such a resource after my initial diagnosis.The book is extremely well-written and addresses all of the key issues of dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis.It's educational and offers the patient a "take-charge" mentality of a breast cancer diganosis.This book is a "must read" for women (and men) who are dealing with or have dealt with breast cancer.

A MUST for anyone just finishing treatment
Although I had heard from others that finishing treatment can be unexpectedly hard, it still came as a surprise. I have held it together pretty well, I think, through everything that had happened to me (diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer whilst pregnant). But I really did lose the plot a bit for a while, when it had all finished. This book has helped tremendously. It is a MUST for anyone just finishing treatment. Really wonderful ... Read more

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This volume addresses the question of how knowledge of epigenetic phenomena like DNA methylation and acetylation can be applied to early cancer detection and risk assessment. The objectives of the papers include defining the terminology used in epigenetics. ... Read more

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When the diagnosis of illness shatters the veneer of our normal, comfortable, predictable course of life, we are embittered and confused. Why me?; is a question that reverberates uncontrollably in our heads. Cancer, especially, provokes such a response. With time, Why me is replaced by, What now?; Today, more and more people are surviving cancer. How do we keep going afterward? How do we maintain the connection to Judaism and God that we once had? Do we need to rethink everything we once unwaveringly believed in? This moving volume of essays written by rabbis, cantors, and other Jewish professionals who have all experienced cancer deal with these questions and many more. Their personal stories are interwoven with Jewish texts and teachings.Part I. Diagnosos: So, You ve Got Cancer1. Discovering Vulnerability Rabbi Sue Elwell2. Not Knowing Could Be Your Biggest Heath Risk Joy Wasserman3. Why Me Rabbi Doug Kohn4. Facing Mortality Rabbi Michael Balinky5. Leaening and Discovering Systems of Support Rabbi Hirshel Jaffe, Rabbi James Rudin, and Marcia Rudin6. Developing a New Reality Rabbi Elaine ZecherPart II Treatment7. How to Pursue : The Obligation to Heal Rabbi William Cutter8. Facing Treatment Rabbi Stacia Deutsch9. Leaving it Behind Harriet Levine10. A Spiritual Dimension Cantorial Soloist Diane Becker Kransnick11. Convention and Experimental Options Rabbi Andrew Sklarz12. Beginning Recovery, Finding Blessings Cantor Vicki AxePart III Recovery13. A New Routine, A New Me - Rebecca Meyer Carr14. The Lump, The Bump, or the Swallow: Is it Cancer? Rabbi Randi Musnitsky15. Cancer Time: A Month, Six Months, Twelve Months Rabbi Jonathan M. Brown16. We, The Licky Ones Rabbi Myra Soifer17. Surviving the Valley: A Journey without a Beginning Rabbi Stanley Davids18. Our Sacramental Personality Rabbi Gary Phillip Zola19. The New Can Become Holy Rabbi Yael Ridberg ... Read more

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If you or your loved one has just been diagnosed with cancer, you are probably feeling overwhelmed by the diagnosis and the myriad of possible cancer treatments. What can you do to help take control of your situation, your body, and your overall well-being? Is there a special diet or food that should eat throughout treatment?

Tell Me What to Eat Before, During, and After Cancer Treatment is an informative, up-to-date book written to guide you step-by-step on how to eat throughout all the stages of cancer treatment, from diagnosis through recovery. This helpful reference reviews the most current research and expert recommendations about nutrition and cancer, and provides practical advice for patients, including the right foods to eat at the right times.

Also included are energy-boosting recipes, menu and snack ideas, tips on navigating the supermarket, an overview of key nutrients, and valuable nutrition resources. Jodi Buckman’s clinical expertise and personal experiences will help arm you with the nutrition knowledge you need to your cancer journey. ... Read more

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Excellent Nutritional Recommendations for Cancer Patients
"Tell Me What to Eat Before, During and After Cancer Treatment" by Jodi Buckman Weinstein is an easy to read, concise and up to date review of dietary recommendations for cancer patients. It goes over what types of things to eat for different symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, anorexia/weight loss, mucositis (mouth sores), constipation and more. There is no quackery in this book. It is all based on good science. It will help cancer patients feel more in control of their disease and their lives. I think this is a must for any patient with cancer. ... Read more

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The true story of four friends diagnosed with breast cancer before they were thirty, and the monthly luncheon that lifted their spirits.

A diagnosis of breast cancer before the age of thirty had brought Patti, Jana, Jennifer, and Kim together for a monthly lunch at their local Nordstrom's café, but it was a desire to provide hope to others that would make them friends for life.

The fruit of their lunchtime labor, Nordie's at Noon shares the personal stories of each of these courageous women. A source of humor, strength, inspiration, and education, the book is a celebration of friendship and of living life to the fullest. "A rare book that has the saddest of endings and yet still manages to be life affirming,"* it encourages women everywhere to be proactive with their health--and to realize that no one is "too young" for breast cancer. (*People Magazine) ... Read more

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Nordie's at Noon - Excellent read
This book offers excellent insight into the cancer patient's feelings. I went through 5 years of breast cancer treatment with my best friend and this book helped me understand a lot of what my friend went through. She kept a lot to herself, always had a positive attitude toward her survival but I didn't always know what she was feeling. I highly recommend reading this book.

The truth hurts...
Confession time:I'm the Melanie whom Patti drove to St. Louis to see, and I also met Kim during my time in the sorority.I didn't know 75% of the people or events mentioned in this book, to my regret.During my first reading, I felt almost hostile: Who were these people?When did this happen?Why didn't I know about this?I even thought I recognized my wedding as the one Patti felt uneasy about during the section about choosing to be postive in the short time we have.Everyone projects their own insecurities, and after the second and third readings, I came to realize that I was angry with myself for allowing my own fear to limit my interactions with Patti.Sure, I had the excuses of distance, a young son and a full-time job, but the truth was that it was easier to pretend that I had been supportive and loving when I was truly just shielding myself.I encourage everyone to take a hard look at what it means to be "supportive".I wish I had.

Tearjerker Novel
This book was amazing.It is the story of four women in their fight against breast cancer.I couldn't put it down.I didn't want it to end.This book is not just about breast cancer.It inspires you to enjoy and appreciate life.I know a few women who have battled breast cancer and it made me feel closer to them.

Wonderful!
I read about this book in People magazine and just had to get it.The book was even better than I could even imagine.Would recommend buying the book for all your girlfriends.A real tear jerker!

FANTASTIC!
I have been a long-time supporter of breast cancer research and really enjoyed the tales of these women who were all diagnosed much younger than anyone thought possible. This book made me laugh and cry. While I was sad when it was over, I walked away inspired and uplifted. Would make a perfect gift for any woman in your life! ... Read more

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Winner of two prestigious American Medical Writers Association awards

A compassionate guide to surviving breast cancer from a doctor who has experienced it from both sides of the stethoscope

In addition to being a leading national breast cancer expert and a highly respected cancer surgeon, Dr. Carolyn Kaelin also is a breast cancer survivor. In Living Through Breast Cancer she draws upon her experiences as both doctor and patient to offer you a priceless source of understanding, support, and guidance on coping with and beating breast cancer.

Dr. Kaelin's warm, authoritative guidance will help you:

• Understand your diagnosis and choose a care team
• Identify your treatment options and make informed decisions
• Look and feel your best during and after treatment
• Maintain good health after breast cancer
• Lower your chances of a recurrence of breast cancer

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Outstanding book
This is a fantastic book for anyone diagnosed with breast cancer. It is written by a BC surgeon who discovered she herself had BC. It's very readable for the lay person. Buy this for youself or give as a gift to someone you know who is probably frightened and overwhelmed after being diagnosed. I shipped this to a friend and she was so grateful.

Excellant book
Having been diagnosed with breast cancer this book was recommended to me by another friend who had breast cancer. This is the most thorough and informational book on this subject. I would highly recommend to any
woman diagnosed with breast cancer. Easy to understand and covers absolutely everything you would not think of on your own.

Great comprehensive book
This book was handed to me by a friend a few days after my diagnosis four years ago. I still refer to it from time to time, and always send it to friends when they are newly diagnosed.

It's comprehensive, straightforward, and not alarmist.Though it has personal stories in it, it is not sentimental or preachy.

It sets the right tone for a disease that is scary, but definitely survivable.

Living Through Breast Cancer
I also purchased this book the day after being diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. I remember how nervous I was bringing this to the counter at the book store. I wanted something that would walk me 'through' breast cancer not just survive it.

This book is excellent and covers what all those websites cover in easy to understand terms with hope not doom and gloom.

I suggest this to all who are diagnosed or who have a friend facing this journery.

This is THE book to have when you have breast cancer!
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is, or wants to support someone who is, living through breast cancer.

I bought this book the day after I was diagnosed with breast cancer.I wanted a book that was the equivalent of the "What to Expect" books written for expectant and new parents.This book completely fit the bill.Dr. Kaelin's explanations of the science and lingo surrounding breast cancer and treatments are thorough and accessible.She also provides information about how you'll feel during and after surgery and treatment, what you'll need to have on hand to support your healing, and how to manage the side effects of treatment.

One of my favorite things about the book is that information regarding lumpectomy and mastectomy is separated, as is information regarding radiation therapy and chemotherapy.I really appreciated this, as I was having difficulty reading the websites that covered all this information all together--it was too scary.Having this information separated made it possible for me to read only what applies to my own situation, but I also know that I have the other information if I should need it.

The other great thing about this book is that the language is very carefully chosen to avoid references to struggling and fighting, but focuses instead on coping and living as well as you can during and after surgery and treatment.This positive approach is calming and reassuring to me.

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It isn't just a woman's disease: few men stop to consider it, but one in a thousand males contracts breast cancer.

Saving Jack is a moving first-person account of a man's experience with breast cancer. In a tale of challenge and adversity, Jack Willis relates his personal experience, from first feeling a pea-sized nodule in his breast to being diagnosed, from mastectomy and chemotherapy treatments to positive prognosis. And in telling candidly of his struggles, he conveys his renewed appreciation of life.

While there is no shortage of books devoted to helping women with breast cancer, this is the first to address the apprehensions faced by men who contract the disease. As he describes the physical and emotional roller coaster on which he suddenly found himself, Willis shares with readers--especially other new cancer victims--some of the things he and his family didn't know about cancer when he was diagnosed.

In a compelling story of faith, fear, and sometimes just getting through one long day of chemo, Willis shows that cancer is a family disease, affecting spouses and children as well as victims. For anyone whose family has been devastated by this frightening diagnosis, Saving Jack offers a ray of hope--and for men who face this unexpected disease, it offers a much needed source of strength. ... Read more

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Saving Jack: A Man's Struggle With Breast Cancer
My husband was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in March of this year. Saving Jack was the only book I could find on men having this disease. The book is very informative. It was comforting to read what would happen to my husband. My husband experienced almost everything Jack did. Thank you for having this book available for cancer patients.

Super book!
I absolutely loved this book. I was in the library, and I was just randomly looking at a book to read, and this popped out. When I was in high school, our principal wanted to educate EVERYBODY about breast cancer. All the girls were uncomfortable with the fact that guys were in the room, but many of us had no idea it could happen to guys also. The male students needed to learn that it could happen to them too. In fact, we had a male student that had breast cancer himself which is very rare. Anyhow... every male should read this book in my opinion.

An unusual first-person account of a man's experience of a disease normally associated with women
SAVING JACK: A MAN'S STRUGGLE WITH BREAST CANCER provides an unusual first-person account of a man's experience of a disease normally associated with women. From being diagnosed to having a mastectomy and chemo, this provides the first book to address the issues of men who suffer from the disease. Health care and public libraries need it.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

A True Comfort
Saving Jack is THE book to read if you or a loved one has cancer.Although it covers the author's personal experience with one type of cancer, breast cancer in a male of all things, the lessons learned are invaluable. It is a personal, first person account by a brilliant, funny and often poignant man who takes you on the roller coaster of the cancer patient's inner world.This is an excellent read for those who treat cancer patients and their families. This book is engaging from beginning to end, and I too, read it straight through!It is the best book of this area for demystifying some very scary issues on a personal level.If life hands you lemons, this is the gourmet recipe for lemonade. This book had an unexpected effect on this reviewer on the most visceral level.It was comforting.Never saw that coming.

A book for anyone who loves someone who has or has had cancer
This is a heartfelt book.The author takes the reader along on his journey in dealing with a disease that many people do not think men can get.From finding the tumor to a missed diagnosis through a mastectomy and chemo therpay.Jack Willis is able to draw you in with his funny and warm writing to feeling that you actually know him and his family.He does a great job of including his family and thier struggle in dealing with a loved one going through cancer.It is a must read for anyone who has had cancer and anyone who has loved someone with cancer. ... Read more

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(Twin Streams) Consumer text discusses the power of good nutrition to those fighting cancer. Identifies everyday foods with cancer-fighting properties and how best to prepare them, which nutritional supplements can help, how certain fats and oils enhance the body's natural defenses, and how flavonoids can help the effectiveness of chemotherapy. Softcover. ... Read more

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Successful ancer tabilization experiement based on this book
In January, 2009, my 84 year old mother was diagnosed with a localized, stage 1 lung cancer that was treated with targeted radiation.The tumor was not eradicated but it shrank from 5 cm to 2 cm and PET scans showed a low SUV (measure of cancer activity.)

In April, 2010, the PET scan showed that the primary tumor had not grown, but that there was a new small tumor, and the SUV measure (measures degree of cancer activity) was high.Her oncologist chose not to treat but to monitor.

This was the perfect opportunity to implement Dr. Blaylock's recommendations, along with those of Dr. David Servan-Schreiber (his book is entitled Anticancer)to see if the cancer could be stablized by supplements and nutrition alone.I'm happy to report that my mother's next PET scan four months later showed stabilization of tumor, no further growth, along with reduction of SUV measure from 10.2 to 7.3.

I whole heartedly believe in Dr. Blaylock's philosophy of cancer treatment, which is combining conventional and alternative treatments.During my mother's radiation treatment, I also implemented Dr. Blaylocks protocol, which was aimed at enhancing the effects of radiation while protecting other tissues.

Be forewarned, however, the Dr. Blaylock's book is not well organized.The chapters on protocols for specific treatment (i.e. what do do if receiving chemotherapy or radiation) are pretty straightforward but the rest of the book is not.It is impossible to follow his recommendations 100%, or else you would be taking so many supplements that you would have no room for food.It takes careful study and decision making on your part.

But I give the book five stars because I believe it is prolonging my mother's life and enhancing the quality of her life.

You need this book
This is an excellent book for those who are willing to believe your body functions on what you feed it.If you have cancer or know someone who does give them a fighting chance with or without chemo.This book is well written with enough information to help you understand the chemo process as well as the cancer process plus the sources to obtain high grade supplements which the body will actually absorb.Cancer doctors do not entertain the possibility that supplements and food can make your cancer go away or become less active yet there is ample studies to support it.Pharmaceutical companies would never benefit from it so they aren't about to jump on this band wagon regardless of positive results.Buy it.Read it.Do it.

Awesome information!!!!
I would have to say that this is the most important book I have ever read, in terms of valuable information. It is not only for cancer patients, but a wealth of information on how to prevent cancer. Because contrary to popular belief, doctors cannot cure cancer, only manage it. So, it's vitally important for people to know what they can do to prevent cancer. It is especially important for women, as it talks about the harm that can come from yearly mammograms. The information I learned in this book was astounding, alarming, and impowering!Cancer is not pretty, and it's not cheap, so be proactive and take charge of your health! I wish I had this book before I was diagnosed with it.

Natural Strategies for Cancer Patients
Although I haven't read the entire book, I have found useful tips and strategies not only for cancer patients, but for the entire family.My main interest in this book was on foods that are nutritious and likely to improve health.The book is written by a doctor and is well researched and footnoted.

Susan R. Rabinowitz, author of "No Evidence of Disease"
What do you do when you are diagnosed with cancer a second time? That happened to me and I wanted answers. Was I doing something wrong to cause cancer cells to grow in my body? I needed answers. While at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa, the mother of a young patient told me about this book. She got my attention because another woman had been teaching us about excitotoxins from another of Dr. Blaylock's books. I immediately ordered this book and am glad I did.
Dr. Blaylock explains how cancer develops in your body. He suggests which foods encourage the growth of cancer and which foods inhibit cancer in the first place. He also goes into detail about supplements, including why to take them, how much to take, and what form to take them in. This book has become my so called "bible" for taking supplements.
I was very encouraged to read Suzanne Somer's book, "Knockout" because Dr. Blaylock is one of the doctors she interviewed. Through my search for Dr. Blaylock, I came across Jigsaw Health, where I now buy my supplements.
My oncologist told me, NED" - No Evidence of Disaese - and I plan to keep it that way! I got my answers in this book and I highly recommend it to you.Knockout: Interviews with Doctors Who Are Curing Cancer--And How to Prevent Getting It in the First PlaceJigsaw Complete ... Read more

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The Journey Through Cancer is an essential guide for all cancer patients, their families, and their loved ones. As a board-certified oncologist, with more than ten years of experience serving as physician, guide, mentor, coach, and friend to thousands of cancer patients and their families, Dr. Jeremy Geffen has learned how cancer often challenges the mind, heart, and spirit of patients and their families as deeply --- if not more deeply --- than it challenges the physical body. Yet this simple truth is often overlooked by Western medicine as it aggressively pursues the best ways to diagnose and treat cancer. Too often physicians focus almost exclusively on the physical dimensions of the disease, rather than caring for the whole person who has the disease. Dr. Geffen presents a groundbreaking seven-level program, used at his cancer center in Florida, that addresses every dimension of the person with cancer--physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual:

Education and Information, giving patients answers to questions about their disease and their treatment options.
Psychosocial Support, focusing on the need for and benefits of a strong support network.
The Body as Garden, exploring the vast array of alternative and complementary therapies.
Emotional Healing, helping patients and families deal with the often overwhelming emotional challenges of cancer.
The Nature of Mind, exploring how patients' thoughts and beliefs profoundly influence their journey.
Life Assessment, showing patients how to discover their life's deepest meaning and purpose.
The Nature of Spirit, connecting patients to the profoundly healing spiritual aspect of life we all share.
In The Journey Through Cancer, Dr. Geffen presents a revolutionary model of healing based on the best treatments available from every culture and paradigm of medicine, one that respects and explores every possible avenue and resource for healing and transformation, blending East and West, body and mind, heart and technology, science and spirit. ... Read more

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a must-read for cancer patients and loved ones
When I was a happy and healthy 39 years old, I abruptly became the first cancer patient I'd known, with a stage III colorectal cancer. Once diagnosed, I put together the best medical team I could. Then I found myself with many equally crucial needs for help as I entered the strange and uniquely personal terrain of my cancer experiences. How will I get through this? What does this cancer mean for my life? Journey Through Cancer provided excellent questions, stories, and tools that helped strengthen and enrich my ability to navigate through cancer. I found Journey Through Cancer at the library, and it was the sole book I found that understood that cancer patients need more than prescriptions for treatment, diet and attitude. Journey Through Cancer coaches readers through a process of discovering their own best responses to the unique impacts of cancer on our lives. For cancer patients and their loved ones, this is a must-read book.

Comprehensive, compelling reading
My father is recovering from his second brain surgery in two months, and will soon begin adjuvant radiation and/or chemotherapy. I've been looking for information for him on what he can do to help the healing process from the inside. I recently checked this book out from my local library along with five others. I returned the other four, and haven't put this one down.

Brimming with inspiring stories of actual patients, facts on cancer types and treatments, overviews of alternative therapies, and many references to other books, tapes and organizations which may help you on the "journey through cancer." I know our family will be referring to this book often, throughout the journey, wherever it leads.

A masterpiece
Dr. Geffen's book, A Journey through Cancer, was a revelation to me, because it showed me how MY participation in the healing process was vital to the outcome of the cancerous condition that had arisen in my body.Good as the doctors and nurses were, I soon discovered that they were most willing to treat my symptoms, that is the outer reality, but there was no inclination whatsoever to address the inner reality,that is the spiritual and emotional aspects of the patient.In most oncology centers, as far as I can see, the holistic approach is practically unknown, to all intents and purposes.

Dr. Geffen explains the basics of the disease and the treatments in very clear terms, so that we are aware of the various processes.These explanations were very helpful to me when asking questions of the doctors and nurses.

I learned from Dr.Geffen that true healing can only come from within ourselves, once we have been able to overcome our fears and denials, once we have reversed our tendencies to repress and withhold, and to view, or feel, that treatments are ordeals to be borne, instead of envisaging our whole being as coming into action in tandem with the treatments.In "The Hound of Heaven", the poet Francis Thomson says: "Fear wist not to evade as Love wist to pursue" - in order to heal, our goal should be to replace fear with love, and Dr.Geffen illustrates this in a singularly illuminating way.

One of Dr.Geffen's most compelling concepts is that of transformation: we are not at war, we are not trying to kill or destroy anything, our wish is to bring harmony throughout our bodies.There is intelligence in all our cells, and our wish is to make all of them aware of their inherent power for wellbeing and joy.

A Journey through Cancer is a masterpiece of a rare order: it is imbued with knowledge, kindness, understanding, and above all it shows that the path of healing, and eventually of being, is through consciousness.

In Appreciation to Dr. Geffen
I have been a person with cancer since June 1998.I am one who wants answers to questions about my health all the time.Mild depression sets in when I don't get it."The Journey through Cancer" is definitely a journey through life as Dr. Geffen states.Take one day at a time.Don't fill yourself with questions and grab for answers.His "gameplan" enables a person with cancer to deal with cancer with less anxiety and makes us more in touch with reality.How I wish there were more Dr. Geffens in this world full of cancer whose compassionate nature and an open-minded understanding about various treatments will make it easier for a patient to relate with their physician.

I highly recomend this book to any person with cancer and their families.For truly understanding what we go through physically, emotionally and spritually will make the steps through healing an easier and less stressful one. It will definitely bring about a more loving and compassionate relationship between the patient and the members of the family. Knowing about cancer isn't enough.How we accept and deal with it contribute far more to healing than all medical practices combined.

My most wonderful gift?Dr. Geffen and I communicate regularly by e-mail. I was so happy to receive a reply to my congratulatory message and through his mail, I can definitely experience his compassionate spirit.Thank you Dr. Geffen.

In Appreciation to Dr. Geffen
I have been a person with cancer since June 1998.I am one who wants answers to questions about my health all the time.Mild depression sets in when I don't get it."The Journey through Cancer" is definitely a journey through life as Dr. Geffen states.Take one day at a time.Don't fill yourself with questions and grab for answers.His "gameplan" enables a person with cancer to deal with cancer with less anxiety and makes us more in touch with reality.How I wish there were more Dr. Geffens in this world full of cancer whose compassionate nature and an open-minded understanding about various treatments will make it easier for a patient to relate with their physician.

I highly recomend this book to any person with cancer and their families.For truly understanding what we go through physically, emotionally and spritually will make the steps through healing an easier and less stressful one. It will definitely bring about a more loving and compassionate relationship between the patient and the members of the family. Knowing about cancer isn't enough.How we accept and deal with it contribute far more to healing than all medical practices combined.

My most wonderful gift?Dr. Geffen and I communicate regularly by e-mail. I was so happy to receive a reply to my congratulatory message and through his mail, I can definitely experience his compassionate spirit.Thank you Dr. Geffen. ... Read more

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Whether You’Re A Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patient, A Survivor, Or A Friend Or Relative Of Either, This Book Offers Help. The Only Text To Provide The Doctor’S And Patient’S View, The Second Edition Is Updated With Authoritative, Practical Answers To Your Questions About Treatment Options, Post-Treatment Quality Of Life, Sources Of Support, And Much More. This Book Is An Invaluable Resource For Anyone Coping With The Physical And Emotional Turmoil Of This Frightening Disease. The Authors Consist Of Two Oncologic Surgeons And A Cancer Care Social Worker From Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Commentary From Actual Colon And Rectal Cancer Survivors Provides A Unique, “Insider’S” Perspective. ... Read more

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"I’m thrilled that this book is available to cancer survivors. I only wish I’d had a copy 10 years ago when I was diagnosed with breast cancer." —Jill Eikenberry, actor and breast cancer advocate "A valuable resource for survivors." —Peari Moore, RN, MN, FAAN, Executive Director, Oncology Nursing Society "A Cancer Survivor’s Almanac is a clearly written, sensitive, and sensible guide to surviving with cancer. This almanac can help you more comfortably and knowledgeably take charge of your life with cancer." —David Spiegel, MD, Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, and author, Living Beyond Limits (Ballantine, 1994) "This indispensible quide provides helpful information and much-needed support that will improve the quality of life for cancer survivors." —Richard Klausner, MD, Director, National Cancer Institute "From the time of its discovery and for the balance of life, an individual diagnosed with cancer is a survivor." —National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship Charter A Cancer Survivor’s Almanac: Charting Your Journey serves as a guide to help survivors, caregivers, families, and friends chart a survivorship journey. Written by the survivors and professionals who founded the cancer survivorship movement, A Cancer Survivor’s Almanac provides essential up-to-date, practical information on:

• The latest information in medical diagnosis, treatment, pain control, and long-term and late effects of cancer treatment
• Health insurance — how to find and keep it under the most current laws (including the federal health reform law which takes effect in 1997)
• Tips on how to find and work with the best doctors and hospitals
• Understanding the risks and benefits of unconventional treatments
• How to win the battle against job discrimination
• Clear answers to legal and financial questions
• How to cope with the personal and social impact of cancer
• Communicating with family and friends, including dealing with grief and loss
• The benefits of peer support, with tips on starting your own peer-support network
• Advocating for yourself and others

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Excellent Resource of Your Cancer Journey
This is an excellent resource for anyone beginning their cancer journey.I highly recommend this book as well as the other resources offered by the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship.

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"THE" cancer patient's guide--written by cancer survivors.
This book has a wealth of information, strategies, and support for the cancer patient.It is written by cancer experts (many of whom are survivors) and provides personal experiences and professional insights about numerous topics including medical treatments, health insurance, emotional support and advice on legal and financial matters. This is an excellent guide book for dealing with the cancer journey.It was a tremendous help for me and I recommend it to others seeking answers during this confusing and stressful time. ... Read more

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This volume includes the contributions presented at theSecondInternational Symposium on Nutrition and Cancer. During thisConference, experts from different disciplines faced pivotal andtimely questions on the interactions between human nutrition and thedevelopment of malignancies. The major scientific advancements in the last six years derive fromthe extensive use of molecular approaches to perform research in thenutritional field. Moreover, the fundamental observation of R. Dolland R. Peto (1981), which suggested that at least 35% of all cancers(with large differences among different tumors) might be prevented bydietary regimens, has been definitively confirmed by epidemiologicalstudies. However, the relationships between diet and cancer are quite intricateand complex; it is difficult, and, not methodologically correct, toreduce them to simple terms: metabolic and hormonal factors,contaminants and biological agents, and deficiency of specificprotective nutrients are all components of the same puzzle. The molecular studies reported in this volume include all of the majoraspects of investigation on human nutrition and malignanttransformation. In the last decade a large number of compoundsresponsible for the biological activity of human foods have beenidentified and characterized. These molecules not only includeimportant and well-known risk factors but, most promising, compounds,which might exert chemopreventive activity. Among them, antioxidants(such as vitamins, phenols, and lycopene) seem to play a critical rolein reducing the risk of cancer at different anatomical sites,including colon, breast, and prostate malignancies. Other molecules,derived from fiber bacterial intestinal degradation (short fattyacids), are of interest, even if their importance has not beencompletely unravelled and is still the subject of debate. The relevance of the individual genetic background, as an independentrisk factor also in the development of diet-related cancer, opens newperspectives for molecular epidemiology. The working hypothesis isthat genetic differences in the metabolism of nutrients might resultin a different incidence of malignancies. A further development in thegenetic field is the understanding of mechanisms involved in therepair of DNA alterations. Also in this case, the occurrence ofgenetic polymorphisms might result in distinct responses to identicaldietary risk factors. A further promising advancement relates to the finding that activedietary molecules might regulate cell transduction pathways and geneexpression and, in turn, cell proliferation and differentiation. Inrecent years, the precise knowledge of the principal protein playersof cell division cycle machinery has allowed the elucidation of thegrowth biochemistry. A number of recent data suggest thatdietary-derived compounds, including radical scavengers, affect cellproliferation by acting on the cell division cycle engine and thusmight control the process (and the rate) of malignant transformation.

The above themes are described in this new volume, but the final wordon their true importance must wait until the dust of the present timehas settled. What we can anticipate is that the rapid development ofnew methodologies and the convergence of different types of approaches(molecular, epidemiological, intervention) to clarify the relationshipbetween Nutrition and Cancer will require new appraisal, withcontinuous updating, on this central aspect of human health. ... Read more

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A compassionate guide by two doctors and a breast cancer survivor covers diagnosis, radical mastectomy, lumpectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, side effects, emotional stress, and therapy options.20,000 first printing. Tour. ... Read more

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What to Do If You Get Breast Cancer
I received this book, quickly, and haven't had too much time to reference it, but have found some useful info. Thanks! ... Read more

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Personal stories show men how to make the right decisions for themselves, with medical insights from a leading Johns Hopkins authority on prostate cancer

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you want to know the facts about treatment options as well as what to expect through the process of treatment and recovery.

Written by Dr. Arthur L. Burnett, II. one of the world's most distinguished authorities on prostate cancer and veteran CBS News journalist and prostate cancer survivor, Norman Morris, Prostate Cancer Survivors Speak Their Minds gives you the information you need through the experiences of men who have had prostate cancer. Dr. Burnett speaks openly and honestly about prostate cancer options, treatments, and aftereffects and shares stories of both well-known and ordinary prostate cancer survivors who offer their personal reflections on going through treatment and getting well.

• Includes personal stories from notable prostate cancer survivors such as Arnold Palmer, Ken Griffey Sr., Pat Robertson, and others
• Takes an authoritative look at prostate cancer treatments, current and promising  scientific breakthroughs, and life-altering side effects
• Author Arthur Burnett, a leading prostate cancer expert, is the Patrick C. Walsh Professor of Urology, Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the Johns Hopkins's James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and is renowned for his research studies that led to the formulation of Viagra
• Offers solutions to common side effects such as sexual problems and incontinence

Combining the essential medical facts about prostate cancer with personal, intimate stories told by courageous men who have survived it, this book is an invaluable guide for men diagnosed with prostate cancer and those who care about them. ... Read more

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Must have reading!
This book is a "must have" for anyone diagnosed or caring for someone who is diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. Even though I have already had the surgery I found the book to be very helpful when discussing the disease with friends and colleagues. It takes a lot of soul searching to come up with the right course of treatment to follow. The many different experiences related here could make a difference in the way you feel or reassure you that you are on the right track. I found the detail to be very true to my experience and I only wish I had this book 4 years ago when I was diagnosed.
The one thing that I brought away from my reading was that I was not alone, and that was the major thought in my mind when the call came in from my Urologist! I urge anyone who has or supports someone who has prostate cancer to read this book!
YOU ARE NOT ALONE....

Good Support for newly diagnosed.
My husband appreciated the first hand reports of individuals who had been through the different options for a "cure". Their experiences helped him to decide the treatmenthe is going to use. ... Read more

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This story of the author'ss painfully revealing journey chronicles the practical lessons of surviving catastrophic illness, gift wrapped in a love story--the love of family and friends and an unwavering devotion between a husband and wife who refused to ac ... Read more

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Outside the Lines: of love, life, and cancer
This was a wonderful book for those fighting cancer, caregivers of cancer patients or anyone who wants to understand the life of an Ovarian cancer patient.
It helped me to understand the process and the pain.It is real, at times raw and a very good read.I highly recommend this book.

Truly inspiring
Ms. Mattern is a true hero.Her story has given me a new perspective on living.In the face of death, she saw life.I can only pray that I would possess half the courage she had while fighting cancer if ever I find myself in a similar situation.Her book will leave you with a whirlwind of emotions; I laughed and cried.The book is a beautiful composition of an amazing woman's will to live.Her family and friends were her backbone, never letting her fall.I highly recommend this book; it's a must-read for all.

A Powerful Story About Life, Illness, Strength and A Future
This is an inspiring book about a person's recognition, struggle and successful battle with a catastrophic illness. How does she reach down and find the strength to fight this cancer? How does she use all of her resourses and strengths and rely on friends and family for help? It's a must read since we will all have someone in our life...if not ourselves...who will deal with this.
This book is so real, so informative, at times lightened with humor but always a powerful story.

As a butterfly struggles from it's cocoon, Life Begins...
Each page of her book uncovers another layer of this beautiful lady's soul.You cannot help but to be drawn into her precious life and experiences.During your reading of this book, you too will experience a spiritual metamorphosis.Read it.Experience it.Find healing.

Outstanding Story
This book is a testimony of a woman standing in the face of insurmountable odds and creating a recovery plan that goes beyond the traditional western model. It is a spiritual journey. The author used all of her stored up business skills to make her treatment and recovery a team effort. Loved it!!! ... Read more