Breast Cancer Books and Cancer Survival Stories

Chicken Soup for the Breast Cancer Survivor's Soul: Stories to Inspire, Support and Heal
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Mary Olsen Kelly. Deerfield Beach, FL: HCI, 2006
An inspiring, personal story from breast cancer survivors and loved ones that offers a message of hope and support to patients and those who share in their lives..
Art.Rage.Us.: Art and Writing by Women with Breast Cancer
By Jill Eikenberry and Terry Tempest. New York, NY: Chronicle Books, 1998.
Inspiring artwork and writing by breast cancer survivors, an outgrowth of an exhibit at the San Francisco Main Library Gallery sponsored by the Breast Cancer Fund, the American Cancer Society (San Francisco Bay Area), and the San Francisco chapter of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Be Prepared: The Complete Financial, Legal, and Practical Guide for Living with a Life-Challenging Condition
By David S. Landay. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press, 2001.
Offers advice on practical issues for anyone facing a life-challenging illness.
Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book
By Susan M. Love, M.D., and Karen Lindsay. 3rd edition. Cambridge, MA: Perseus Publishing, 2000.
Candid, up-to-date, and reassuring information to help you make sense of your cancer diagnosis and treatment options.
Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy
By Malin Dollinger, M.D., Ernest H. Rosenbaum, M.D., Margaret Tempero, and Sean Mulvihill. 4th edition. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel, 2002.
An authoritative and thorough resource written for the general public explaining how cancer is diagnosed, treated, and managed day to day.
Informed Decisions
By Harmon J. Eyre, M.D., Dianne Partie Lange, and Lois B. Morris. 2nd edition. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society, 2001.
A comprehensive guide from the American Cancer Society providing an excellent overview of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Sexuality for Women and Their Partners
American Cancer Society, 2001.
Available online at www.cancer.org.
Candid advice and information on how to restore and maintain intimacy during and after cancer treatment.
Spinning Straw into Gold: Your Emotional Recovery from Breast Cancer
By Ronnie Kaye. New York, NY: Fireside, 1991.
Straightforward advice from a psychotherapist and breast cancer survivor on dealing with emotional issues that may arise following your diagnosis.
100 Questions and Answers About Breast Cancer
By Zora Brown and LeSalle D. Leffall, Jr., M.D. Boston, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2003.
A breast cancer survivor and a practicing oncologist give both the patient's and the doctor's perspective in answering questions related to breast cancer, including treatment decisions and physical and emotional issues.
The Human Side of Cancer: Living with Hope, Coping with Uncertainty
By Jimmie C. Holland, M.D., and Sheldon Lewis. New York, NY: Quill, 2001.
Compassionate advice on coping with cancer from a pioneer in the field of psycho-oncology.
When the Woman You Love Has Breast Cancer
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization, 2000.
This booklet offers guidance to your partner on how to support your emotional needs during every stage of your breast cancer experience.

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