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Resource for information and support for persons with Breast Cancer, and for all those touched by the patient's life. Information is armament that can transform the patient into a Breast Cancer Warrior.
Below are a few gift items bearing images I drew during my bout with Breast Cancer and Chemotherapy. See my Whip Cancer Store here
Please check the links below for empowering information and support resources to turn yourself into a Breast Cancer Warrior.
Below are a few gift items bearing images I drew during my bout with Breast Cancer and Chemotherapy. See my Whip Cancer Store here
Please check the links below for empowering information and support resources to turn yourself into a Breast Cancer Warrior.
Art Raises Awareness About Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbon Enamel Charm Necklace
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Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbon Enamel Earrings
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Breast Cancer Bracel-Pink
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Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbon Baseball Cap Hat
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Breast Cancer Symptoms and Diagnosis
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Men and Women Both get Breast Cancer
Resources for support, services and programs for breast cancer patients. Receive support and share ideas with other patients and survivors and Breast Cancer Warriors - those who fight their ways along the path from diagnosis to treatments, management and surviving, living, and thriving.
- Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
- Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization: Programs, Services, Coping Strategies, Advocacy, Research, 24 hour helpline toll-free 1-800-221-2141
- Susan G. Komen Foundation
- The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation offers research, education, screening and treatment information, and opportunities for advocacy and fundraising. Call 1-800 I'M AWARE or 1-800-462-9273
- Professional Articles About Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Organization. Articles and information from medical professionals. Trials, Treatment News, Support and Community options, Discussion Boards, Gifts, Pictures
- Living Beyond Breast Cancer
- Living Beyond Breast Cancer raises funds for education, special programs and features Online Forums: Newly Diagnosed; Young Survivors' Connection; Our Corner (metastatic breast cancer); LBBC Connection (open forum for all breast cancer). Living Beyond Breast Cancer Young Survivor's Network provides a venue for learning and support for young women.
- Reach to Recovery Support Program
- American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery program offers face-to-face or phone support for those experiencing or fearing breast cancer, lymphodema - for patients, family, loved-ones
- Breast Cancer Prevention
- Watch Videos about Breast Self-Exam and Breast cancer prevention
- Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia
- Online support and advocacy - an informed, networked and supported community is more aware and empowered, more able to recognize and respond to the unique needs of those affected by breast cancer
- Professional Support Services
- CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free professional support services for those afflicted with cancer
- National Breast Cancer Foundation
- Resourceful. Debunks cancer myths; outlines signs and symptoms; provides News Updates; Questions; Booklist
- African American Women's Network
- Sisters Network Inc. provides national outreach to African American Women with education and initiatives to bring to light the plight of African American women with breast cancer. Call 1-866-781-1808 toll free
- Young Jewish Women's Resource
- Sharsheret addresses needs of young Jewish women faced with breast cancer - with information, Online Forum, News Information, Events and Volunteer Opportunities. Call 1-866-474-2774
- Breast Friends Support Resource
- Breast Friends gives 24-hour Telephone Support; Person-to-Person Support; Transportation Services; News and Education
- Contacts for Young Women with Breast Cancer
- Young Survival Coalition recognizes the need for screening for women under 40 and provides advocacy training; Education; Online forums with other young women living with breast cancer; Studies.
- Tips to Enhance Your Style During Hair Loss
- Look Good...Feel Better programs teach women with breast cancer strategies to make the most of grooming aids and steps and choices. Nationwide scope and a video is available for those whose areas are not served by local trained volunteers.
- Stats on Breast Cancer in the US
- Incidence, . Maps, Graphs and Text. Beat Breast Cancer Events
- HER2 Support Group
- Through a team effort, this unique support group seeks to promote education by maximizing the utilization of available resources. We promise to assist members by supporting their concerns and providing links to news and current research.-Christine Druther
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer Support Group and Mailing List
- Information, Books, Treatment for Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Mailing list with archives for this rare and hidden breast cancer.
- The National Lymphedema Network
- The National Lymphedema Network (NLN) is an internationally recognized non-profit organization founded in 1988 by Saskia R.J. Thiadens, R.N. to provide education and guidance to lymphedema patients, health care professionals and the general public by disseminating information on the prevention and management of primary and secondary lymphedema
- Rare Breast Tumor - Cancer Project
- Rare breast tumor - cancer project database data collection &
reporting. Includes links to patient information, research, and support. - Breast Cancer Retreats-Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation, Inc.
- Supports nurture of the whole person through the experience of breast cancer and on towards recovery. The Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation sponsors Infinite Boundaries wellness retreats for breast cancer survivors. Call: 888-821-1140
- Cure Breast Cancer
- CureBreastCancer, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing breast health awareness and education to all women and their families. This is the organization that is responsible for the creation of the Breast Cancer Stamp. Cancer Document from CDC. Pictures. Great search feature
- Breast Cancer Survivor Stories
- Along with a line of breast cancer awareness pink ribbon products, find men's and women's breast cancer stories
- Breast cancer survivor's personal story - early detection
- Australian Breast Cancer presents personal stories, from early detection, breast reconstruction, long-term survivorship to lymphodema
- ACS Stories of Hope
- Breast and Other Cancers - stories from the personal perspective
- PA Breast Cancer Coalition - Survivor Stories
- The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition serves as the only statewide grassroots organization that speaks to and for breast cancer survivors. Wide range of stories about men's and women's breast cancer experience
- A Cancer Survivor's Defiant Statement - washingtonpost.com
- There's nothing funny about a 27-year-old woman being diagnosed with breast cancer. Geralyn Lucas, who worked for ABC, wore red lipstick to her mastectomy and wrote a book to tell about it. Article about this experience
- Native American Cancer Survivors Network
- Native American Breast Cancer Survivors: A six booklet series that shares stories from Native women breast cancer survivors. Titles include: Breast Cancer Screening, Our Symptoms, Personal and Family Reactions to Diagnosis, Cancer Treatment, and Outlook on Life.
Survivors Network +1.800.537.8295 - Friends in Need Breast Cancer Support Forum,Breast Cancer Support Online
- Breast Cancer Support Forum offers online support with stories, pictures, chat, cookbook
- Partner with a woman who has had breast cancer
- SHARE is a not-for-profit organization that offers survivor-led support to women with breast or ovarian cancer, their families and friends. SHARE's unique support model assures that no one need face cancer alone.
- Sing for Life Breast Cancer Foundation - Music As Therapy - The Soul Survivors
- This non-profit Arizona based organization founded by a breast cancer survivor as a support group using music as therapy. The singing group is called "The Soul Survivors"
- Men get breast cancer -- online resources and support for men
- Information for men facing breast cancer
- Breast Cancer Walkers' Stories
- Browse stories, photos and personal pages of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walks. Find out what it was like from the point of view of those who were there
- A Male Breast Cancer Site
- John W. Nick Foundation is dedicated awareness and support of male breast cancer, and to let men know the dangers of not knowing about male breast cancer, educating men and women about breast cancer prevention and treatments
- Breast Cancer Sisters Information | Breast Cancer Awareness/ Wigs /Symptoms & Support
- Breast Cancer information and wigs. Breast Cancer awareness,bracelets and wristbands.Breast Cancer symptoms and ongoing research. Lymphedema exercises
- Phone Support for Breast Cancer Patients
- Support Services for those with Breast Cancer. Patient Emergency Fund. Eva's Room, a patient resource center in Philadelphia at the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation office. Information Line: 1-877-99-CREED or 215-564-3700
- MSDBC- Mothers Supporting Daughters with Breast Cancer
- This national nonprofit organization was started by a mother and daughter to provide free resources and one-on-one support to anyone, anywhere in the world affected by breast cancer
- National Association of Breast Cancer Organizations
- Clearinghouse for information, pictures, treatment, support, research and more
- African American Women in Touch
- The South Bend, Ind. organization educates African-American women about breast cancer, provides information on early detection, and offers free mammograms to women who cannot afford them. It also provides a network of support through its monthly support meetings and annual health care symposium. African American Women in Touch provides women facing breast cancer with transportation to treatment, wigs and free prostheses
- Breast Cancer Support
- Breast cancer discussions, support, experiences, chat, medical and research information with twelve topic boards.
- The Unfortunate Club: or, Who Needs A Mets-Only List?
- Women with metastatic cancer -- mets -- are sometimes not welcome, in some support groups, because they represent all the difficulties and failures in the treatment of this horrible disease. The newly-diagnosed simply don't want to think that it could happen to them... but should denial be pampered
- Cancer Lifeline
- Our goal is to optimize the quality of life for all people living with cancer. We believe the emotional, spiritual, and mental components of health are as important as the physical. Cancer Lifeline is a Seattle based organization that provides scads of opportunities for physical, intellectual, emotional, health oriented growth and learning free of charge
- Healing Journeys FREE Cancer as a Turning Point Conferences Home Page
- Healing Journeys: Our Mission is to promote and support healing by assisting people with cancer or other life-altering illnesses to access their own healing potential and their ability to thrive.
- Cancer Facts and Figures
- Download stats from 1998 through 2006
- Hats Off to Chemo
- Hats Off to Chemo's mission is to collect and distribute hats to children and adults across Canada who are undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy
Educate yourself with these helpful books
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM): Breast Cancer: How Hormone Balance Can Help Save Your Life (What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About...)
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 11/12/2009)
Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book:4th Edition 2005
Amazon Price: $15.84 (as of 11/12/2009)
The Middle Place (Voice)
Amazon Price: $19.16 (as of 11/12/2009)
Don't Bet against Me!: Beating the Odds Against Breast Cancer and in Life
Amazon Price: $15.63 (as of 11/12/2009)
Choices in Breast Cancer Treatment: Medical Specialists and Cancer Survivors Tell You What You Need to Know (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 11/12/2009)
Become a Breast Cancer Advocate, a Vocal Warrior
Get the training and information you need to promote breast cancer screening and prevention
- Target Environmental Causes of Breast Cancer
- The Breast Cancer Fund is dedicated to eliminating the environmental - and preventable - causes of the disease. With an Information and Action Center. Trains Warriors
- Breast Cancer Advocacy Group Clearinghouse
- The National Breast Cancer Coalition is the nation's largest breast cancer advocacy group with hundreds of member organizations and tens of thousands of individual members. Toll free 1-800-622-2838
- Learn Effective Advocacy
- Breast Cancer Action organization teaches advocacy and action, education, with programs and campaigns
- Strong Advocacy Against Environmental Causes of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Fund takes issue with the single most compelling public health issue of this century - environmental health. Climb Mt. Shasta in 2007! Research, Advocacy, Art from survivors. Strong Voices Leadership Development Program
- Environmental and Genetic Risks for Breast Cancer
- The Sister Study, a study of the environmental and genetic risk factors for breast cancer from the National Institute of Health - resource pages, also in Spanish.
- National Breast Cancer Awareness Month increasing early breast cancer detection awareness
- National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is dedicated to increasing awareness of the importance of early breast cancer detection. Information to empower a woman to be a Breast Cancer Warrior
- Global Walk for Breast Cancer
- The GlobalWalk for Breast Cancer is a walk by one woman, Polly Letofsky, who has embarked on a 5-year, 15,000-mile walk around the world. This walk will take Polly through twenty countries, over four continents, and 50+ pairs of shoes, in a fundraising and awareness effort for Breast Cancer.
- PinkLink
- PinkLink informs and advises women of their rights and how to exercise these rights. We encourage South Africans to question the status quo on issues associated with breast cancer
Survivor Stories
Books on Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Husband: How to Help Your Wife (and Yourself) during Diagnosis, Treatment and Beyond
Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 11/12/2009)
The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan (Harvard Medical School Guides)
Amazon Price: $7.58 (as of 11/12/2009)
Breast Cancer Survival Manual, Fourth Edition: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Woman With Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer
Amazon Price: $6.40 (as of 11/12/2009)
Articles on Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Review current research information
- Inflammatory Breast Carcinoma: The Sphinx of Breast Cancer Research
- Article from the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Vol 22, No 2 (January 15), 2004: pp. 381-383© 2004 American Society of Clinical Oncology.
DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2004.99.160. Cites differences between inflammatory and non inflammatory breast cancer - Angiogenesis in Non- and Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- Increased Angiogenesis and Lymphangiogenesis in Inflammatory versus Noninflammatory Breast Cancer by Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase-PCR Gene Expression Quantification
- KOMO 4 News Special Report: Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- Not really research, but personal histories of several women with history of IBC
- Vasculogenic Mimicry
- This article is the first in a review series on Inflammatory breast cancer, edited by Sofia Merajver. Other articles in the series can be found at http://breast-cancer-research.com/articles/series.asp?rqs=merajver
- IBC from Science Blog
- From: University of Michigan - Scientists find genetic links for deadly type of breast cancer. ANN ARBOR---Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified two genes that may control the development of inflammatory breast cancer---an aggressive, often lethal, form of the disease
- New Hope for Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- IBC, because of the way it presents itself - it isn't found by mammography or ultrasound - is often in an advanced stage by the time it is diagnosed. Generally, the earlier cancer is detected, the higher the five-year survival rate
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer Rare, Aggressive
- By Judy Fortin CNN ATLANTA, Georgia -- Sandra Mahncke thought she was coming down with the flu in late April, but instead of a quick recovery, she has spent the last five months in a race for her life. She started feeling bad at work. "I had body aches and felt like I had a fever," says Sandra, "by the time I got home and changed my clothes I noticed that my left breast was very inflamed and bright red."
- Long-Term Follow-Up for...Inflammatory Breast Cancer Patients Treated With Multimodality Therapy
- From the Cancer Therapeutics Branch, Medical Oncology Clinical Research Unit, Biostatistics and Data Management Section, and Surgery Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD; and Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
- BreastCancer.Net
- A clearinghouse for the latest news and information on the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer. Scroll down past the ad for a list of abstracts and articles
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer - Breast Cancer - MSN Health & Fitness
- An Article by Bethany Lye for MSN Health & Fitness: A rare disease that often isn't detected until it's too late.
- Tissue Bank of IBC and others
- The nonprofit organization ibcRF joined six other disease advocacy groups and formed the Genetic Alliance Biobank (GAB). Tissue banks' contributions are especially valuable in the case of rare cancers like IBC. Read more about the tissue bank's value for research
- U of Iowa Hardin MD
- Pictures, Research, Support, Signs and Symptoms
- Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
- click Diagnosis arrow to find "Breast Cancer and enter "Inflammatory Breast Cancer" in Search window at top; and Click Search to locate a list of articles
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer Support
- Journal Articles, books, caveat and books about Complementary Medicine as an adjunct to conventional treatments found here. Booklets for caregivers listed.
- Breast Cancer Research | Full text | Inflammatory breast cancer: Relationship between growth factor signaling and motility in aggressive cancers
- Electronic version of article (complete) can be found online
- Update on the Management of Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- From The Oncologist, Vol. 8, No. 2, 141-148, April 2003 © 2003 AlphaMed Press ORIGINAL PAPER by Massimo Cristofanilli, Aman U. Buzdar, Gabriel N. Hortobágyi
- KAIT - Jonesboro, AR: Silent Killer: Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- A story about a IBC patient who says of her wig that it really is her hair because she paid for it, and more
- KOMO-TV - Seattle, Washington - News - Finally, there is hope in the battle against Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- A story about the soon to open IBC Clinic in Houston
- Inflammatory breast cancer: Why is treatment so difficult? - MayoClinic.com
- Inflammatory breast cancer presents some unique challenges for treatment.
Good Sex After Mastectomy
The Lovin' Ain't Over: The Couple's Guide to Better Sex After Prostate Disease
Amazon Price: (as of 11/12/2009)
Sexuality and Fertility after Cancer
Amazon Price: $18.95 (as of 11/12/2009)
Intimacy With Impotence: The Couple's Guide To Better Sex After Prostate Disease
Amazon Price: $10.80 (as of 11/12/2009)
Nonprofit Research Organizations
Research resources for research organizations, articles, studies, trials
- Get your Questions Answered and Find Clinical Trials
- National Cancer Institute. National Institutes of Health clearinghouse for cancer information. Locate clinical trials. Click "Breast Cancer" header. Questions about cancer? 1-800-4-CANCER
- Interactive Tutorials on Breast Cancer
- National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus breast cancer information. Scroll down a bit until you see the Breast Cancer Headers and click there. Links for updated research information and interactive tools with general information about breast and other cancers. Skill building. Articles: from coping.........to...law, men's breast cancer and more.
- Research with Focus on Environmental Risk Factors
- Highlights Breast Cancer Environmental Risk Factors. Learning and Research Resources; Newsletter; Videos; Maps and Stats: Cancer Database
- Environmental Links to Breast Cancer
- Silent Spring Institute Research dedicated to uncovering links between the environment and breast cancer. Research scientists and activists collaborate to create a common research agenda. Active Advocacy Training turns learners into Breast Cancer Warriors Phthalates - found in vinyl/paint/personal-care items/synthetic fragrances -EDC lab= RESP (children), and probable H CARC (DEHP only)
- Free or Low-cost Mammograms for needy
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Facts, Screening, Free or Low-cost Mammograms. National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. Provides access to screening for underserved U.S. women. Enter "breast cancer" in search box
- Breast Cancer Information For Speakers of Spanish
- Dia de la Mujer Latina. El "Día de la Mujer Latina, Inc." es una organización sin fines de lucro. En unión con La Sociedad Americana Contra el Cancer
- Explore Genetic Risk
- A nonprofit organization for women whose family history and genetic status puts them at high risk for ovarian cancer and/or breast cancer, and for families in which a BRCA mutation may be present. Chat room. Helpline 1-866-824-RISK (7475)
- Research on Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation is committed to finding the cause of inflammatory breast cancer. Our goals include facilitating research that will lead to that end and that will lead to definitive diagnostic methods and to effective treatments. Symptoms, Research, Pictures.
- Against Breast Cancer
- Against Breast Cancer funds an innovative and unique breast cancer research programme, focusing particularly on metastases and survival after breast cancer (UK).
- Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation: Run for the Cure: Select Language
- Innovative partnerships with organization volunteers and corporate sponsors of events that raise funds for breast cancer research in Canada.
- African American Breast Cancer Alliance
- Early detection and aggressive treatment is especially important to people from the African American community living with breast cancer. The AABCA offers support and educational outreach and event opportunities.
- Supporting Breast Cancer Research to Detect Breast Cancer Earlier
- Our mission is to support new, innovative breast cancer research to identify a BIOLOGICAL test that would detect breast cancer far earlier than is now available.
- Breakthrough - A UK Charity: Our vision is a future free from the fear of breast cancer
- Breakthrough Breast Cancer is the UKs leading charity committed to fighting breast cancer through advocacy, research and education
- Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation
- Comprehensive information about breast cancer and research to end breast cancer
- Shared Cancer Story
- It started with a small soft lump on the outer left breast
- Male Breast Cancer
- 1% breast cancer patients are men. Find information resources on this website of the AnnieAppleseedProject
- Avon Breast Cancer Crusade - Homepage
- Avon Foundation raises money to fund research, treatment access, screening, support services and education. Check out this site for a variety of information and fundraising "walk" opportunities
- National Breast Cancer Coalition
- Advocacy; Grassroots; Activist; Clinical Trials; Quality Care; women; non-profit organization; Training; Advocacy
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Institutions
Information from and about research programs
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Questions and Answers - National Cancer Institute
- A fact sheet about the diagnosis and treatment of an uncommon type of breast cancer in which the breast becomes red, swollen, and warm. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 6.2
- California Breast Cancer Research Program - Opportunity for Metastatic Research collaborations with community
- The Community Research Collaboration (CRC) awards requires a partnership between community members (such as a breast cancer advocacy organization, a community clinic or organization serving women with breast cancer, or a member of a California community affected by breast cancer) and experienced research scientists. The partnership works together to identify the research question, develop the research plan, carry out the research, interpret the results, and disseminate information to the community.
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Organization
- IBC is committed to finding the cause of inflammatory breast cancer. Our goals include facilitating research that will lead to that end and that will lead to definitive diagnostic methods and to effective treatments. The IBC claims to be the ONLY cancer research organization which specifically targets IBC and the research to find its cause
- National Breast Cancer Centre Evidenced Based Information, Breast Cancer
- The National Breast Cancer Centre of Australia providing information about breast cancer for consumers and health professionals. Click "View All Research Summaries"
- UT M.D. Anderson Clinic, Research for IBC
- Housed in M. D. Anderson's Nellie B. Connally Breast Center, the clinic opened in October 2006
- IBCaner Clinical Trials at NIH
- Studies/trials on IBC. Scroll down and see entries
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer in the UK
- Causes, diagnosis, Treatment, Research trials from Cancer Backup
- City of Hope Breast Cancer Program
- Enter "Inflammatory Breast Cancer" in the Search box for list of City of Hope entries
Support Organizations by LOCALITY
These organizations have been recommended by a person who has accessed their programs with the caveat that each person must evaluate every program for personal fit and accommodation. SEND IN YOUR FAVORITE PROGRAM INFORMATION IN THE GUESTBOOK: LOCALITY AND WEBSITE.
- Welcome to the Cancer Lifeline Home Page
- PUGET SOUND/SEATTLE AREA: Our goal is to optimize the quality of life for all people living with cancer. We believe the emotional, spiritual, and mental components of health are as important as the physical
- Healing Journeys FREE Cancer as a Turning Point Conferences Home Page
- New conference locations regularly - past conferences in: SAN FRANCISCO/MONTEREY/GREENVILLE/SEATTLE AREAS: Healing Journeys: Our Mission is to promote and support healing by assisting people with cancer or other life-altering illnesses to access their own healing potential and their ability to thrive.
- Team Survivor Northwest
- Puget Sound area organization provides a broad range of fitness and health education programs to strengthen women during and after breast cancer treatment. Activities include biking, dragon boat racing and mountain climbing
Men Get Breast Cancer Too
Educational Books for the Patient, Caregiver and Family Member
Breast Cancer Husband: How to Help Your Wife (and Yourself) during Diagnosis, Treatment and Beyond
Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 11/12/2009)
The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan (Harvard Medical School Guides)
Amazon Price: $7.58 (as of 11/12/2009)
Breast Cancer Survival Manual, Fourth Edition: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Woman With Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer
Amazon Price: $6.40 (as of 11/12/2009)
Books from Tellers of the Breast Cancer Story
Curl up with a Timely Read
- Making the Breast of It
by Lea Yekutiel
Learn how to revitalize your sexuality after breast cancer regardless whether you retained one or two breasts --- or none
http://www.ilovemybreastcancer.com/ - Through the Northern Looking Glass: Breast Cancer Stories Told by Northern Native Women
by Lorelei Anne Lambert Colomeda, PhD, RN
ISBN 13: 9780887376825
Who would have guessed that earth's polar regions are hotbeds of breast cancer! - Chicken Soup for the Breast Cancer Survivor's Soul: Stories to Inspire, Support and Heal
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Mary Olsen Kelly
ISBN: 0757305210 - Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers by by Elizabeth Edwards
ISBN: 0767925378
Candid writing of the wife of 2004 Vice Presidential candidate, John Edwards. Covers diagnosis and course of her treatment, also autobiographical range - Foot Soldiers: Stories from the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk
by Deborah Douglas, M.D.
ISBN: 0944031242
Vignettes of the women who participate in the walks, their reasons and experiences along the way. Motivating - Breast Cancer - The Ultimate Booby Trap: Shining the Light of Laughter on A Serious fear
by Jettie Kootman
ISBN: 097143901X - My Mother's Breast: Daughters Face
by Laurie Tarkan
ISBN: 0878332278
Runs the gamut from supportive/supported daughters to those who struggle with emotional issues of an inability to discuss the cancer with their mothers. Full of cancer expert information, also risk and genetic testing information - with Glossary - Why We Walk: The Inspirational Journey Towards a Cure for Breast Cancer
by Deb Murphy
ISBN: 1401602207
Photographs and memories of the women who participate in organized walks to raise funds to eradicate breast cancer - Nordie's at Noon: The Personal Stories of Four Women "Too Young" for Breast Cancer
by Patti Balwanz, Jennifer Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, Kim Carlos, Jana Peters
ISBN: 0738210862
ISBN-13: 9780738210865
Four women who experienced breast cancer before 30 shared weekly lunches at the Nordstrom Cafe and talked about b.c. impact on their individual lives from a perspective of living their mantra: live, love, laugh. - The Breast Cancer Book of Strength & Courage: Inspiring Stories to See You Through Your Journey
by Ernie Md Bodai, Judie Fertig Panneton
ISBN: 0761563555
Funny and wise approaches to managing a life that includes breast cancer - After Breast Cancer: Answers to the Questions You're to Afraid to Ask
by Musa Mayer
ISBN: 0596507836
Reviews and explains statistics and further exams and tests, and the value of addressing emotional needs - Breast Cancer: Daughters Tell Their Stories
by Julianne S. Oktay
ISBN: 0789014513
Addresses breast cancer both from the point of view of being the daughter-of and being the mother-of the woman with b.c., including sensitivity to the impact of the disease on daughters in their future adulthood. "(P)rovides results of a qualitative, grounded theory study of breast cancer survivors" - B.O.O.B.S.: A Bunch of Outrageous Breast-Cancer Survivors Tell Their Stories of Courage, Hope and Healing
by Ann Kempner Fisher
ISBN: 1581823851
ISBN-13: 9781581823851
Wisdom and tips that originated in a peer support experience through the Wellness Community - Just Get Me Through This
by Deborah A. Cohen, Robert M. Gelfand, Robert M. Geldfand
ISBN: 0758202911
Survivor's tips on managing a myriad of breast cancer related issues - You Are Never Alone: Prayers and Meditations to Sustain You through Breast Cancer
by Maureen Murray
ISBN: 0878332278
Guided visualizations, meditations and prayers to ease the way through breast cancer treatments - Breast Cancer Husband: How to Help Your Wife (and Yourself) during Diagnosis, Treatment, and Beyond
by Marc Silver, Frederick Smith
ISBN: 1579548334
This award winning journalist created the book - for husbands of breast cancer patients - that he wished he had found during the walk with his wife's breast cancer. Even covers the man's opportunities for intimacy following his wife's mastectomy, and talking to the children about breast cancer - Joy Is a Plum-Colored Acrobat: 45 Life-Affirming Visualizations for Breast Cancer Treatment and Recovery
by Wendy Burton, Simona Mulazzani
ISBN: 1400054796
40 color illustrations depict the author's journey through her breast cancer experience and provide her directions for following her suggested visualizations - Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors
by Barbara Delinsky
ISBN: 0743431375
Novelist Delinsky is a survivor who lost a mother to the disease offers a compendium of strategies straight from the mouths of those who have already been "though it" and want to share their expertise with others to come - Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book
by Susan M. Love, Karen Lindsey, Marcia Williams
ISBN: 0738202355
For years the gold standard of books on breast cancer - The Breast Cancer Survival Manual, Third Edition: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Woman With Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer
by John Link
ISBN: 0805070591
By an oncologist, helpful checklists, a comprehensive guide - Living Beyond Breast Cancer: A Survivor's Guide for When Treatment Ends and the Rest of Your Life Begins
by Marisa Weiss, Ellen Weiss
ISBN: 0812930665
Comprehensive guide to the huge scope of breast cancer concerns - After Breast Cancer: A Common-Sense Guide to Life After Treatment
by Hester Hill Licsw Schnipper
ISBN: 0553384252
Advice, support and inspirational hints from a multitude of survivors, tinged with hope - Hope Lives! The After Breast Cancer Treatment Survival Handbook (sequal to Hope Is Contagious)
by Margit Esser Porter
ISBN: 0970044305
Focus on helpful advice culled from thousands of interviews with breast cancer patients - Spinning Straw Into Gold: Your Emotional Recovery From Breast Cancer
by Ronnie Kaye
ISBN: 0671701649
Focus on supportive attitudes to turn the breast cancer experience from a downslide into markers of learning and motivation - Breast Cancer? Let Me Check My Schedule!
by Peggy McCarthy
ISBN: 0671701649
Stories of 10 women's fit of breast cancer into their work life presented from the point of view that their experience is a "different" experience - Thriving After Breast Cancer: Essential Healing Exercises for Body and Mind Paperback
by Sherry Lebed Davis
ISBN: 0767908465
Stretches with photos and dance routines enliven this book that focuses on the author's philosophy post breast cancer (both her own and her mother's) - Healing Yoga for People Living with Cancer
by Lisa Holtby
ISBN: 1589791053
Guidelines to even the basics of yoga during treatment and healing - After Breast Cancer: Answers to the Questions You're Afraid to Ask (Patient-Centered Guides) Paperback
by Musa Mayer
ISBN: 0596507836
About the period following treatment, not just the relief, but the rest of it also - Dancing With Fear: Tips and Wisdom from Breast Cancer Survivors
by Leila Peltosaari
ISBN: 1896106056
Emotionally driven experiences are clarified for the reader who has, or loves someone who has, breast cancer - I'd Rather Do Chemo Than Clean Out the Garage:: Choosing Laughter over Tears
by Fran Di Giacomo
ISBN: 0971326525
Through the darkness Di Giacomo brought light into her experiences by immersion in things humorous - Not Now I'm Having A No Hair Day
by Christine Clifford
ISBN: 0816643156
A whole bunch of cartoons depict the author's scope of breast cancer experience - Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul: 101 Healing Stories About Those Who Have Survived Cancer
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Patty Aubrey, Beverly Katherine Kirkhart, Nancy Mitchell-Autio
ISBN: 1558744029
Stories of over 100 experiences of cancer - Stealing Second Base: A Breast Cancer Survivor's Experience and Breast Cancer Expert's Story
by Lillie Shockney
ISBN 13: 9780763745097
ISBN 10: 076374509X
She went from medical professional, wife, and mother to breast cancer patient, patient advocate, and breast cancer expert, lending her emotional support and medical advice to help lead breast cancer patients and families through their own journey with this life altering disease - Living Downstream: A Scientist's Personal Investigation of Cancer and the Environment
by Sandra Steingraber - Silent Spring
by Rachel Carson - A Call to Women, The Healthy Breast Program & Workbook, Naturopathic Prevention of Breast Cancer
by Sat Dharam & Dr. Kaur - The Cancer Chemotherapy Handbook
by David S. Fischer, J.H.Durivage, M. Tish Knobf, N. Beaulieu
A cancer chemotherapy handbook from the perspective of the provider's need to know and treat - Safew Estrogen, Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk by 90%
by EdwardJ., Dr. Conley, Edward J. Conley
Reviews HRT and provides information that he cites can help reduce risk of breast cancer - The Breast Cancer Prevention Diet; The Powerful Foods, Supplements, and Drugs That Can Save Your Life
by Dr. Bob Arnot
Tv's doctor designed this diet to help women guard against breast cancer - Glutathione: The Ultimate Antioxidant
by Alan H. Pressman, Sheila Buff
Introduction a natural protein found in fruits and vegetables, a natural policeman that corrals and neutralizes toxins - Get It Off!
by Sydney Ross Singer
An exploration of cultural dimensions of breast cancer - Exposure: Environmental Links to Breast Cancer
a video narrated by Olivia Newton-John - Breast Fitness, An Optimal Exercise and Health Plan for Reducing Your Risk of Breast Cancer
by Anne McTiernan, Julie Gralow, Lisa Talbott
Easy to comprehend how exercise enhances breast health - What Women Need to Know about Breast Self-Examination
by Karen Berger
Clearly illustrates self-exam techniques - Coming Out of Cancer, Writings from the Lesbian Cancer Epidemic
by Victoria A. Brownworth (Editor)
Special risks of lesbians and why - A Woman's Guide to Healing From Breast Cancer (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
by Nan Lu
A 9-point healing guide for all women who have, have had, or don't want to get breast cancer based on ancient Chinese medicine - What to Say and Do When Someone You Know Has Breast Cancer
A video - My Left Breast
by Gerry Rogers
A video with humor - Coping with Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy
by Daniel Cukler - Recoverying from Breast Surgery; Exercises to Strengthen Your Body and Relieve Pain
by Diana Strumm - The Breast Cancer Survival Manual; A Step-by-Step Guide for the Woman With Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer
by John Link, an M.D.
Popular and informative for breast cancer management - Tamoxifen for the Treatment and Prevention of Breast Cancer
by Nancy G. Brinker
Questions answered, this book is for patients and clinicians
New Del.icio.us bookmarks
Life After Breast Cancer
WHOLE: 12 Principles for Rebuilding Life after Breast Cancer
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After Breast Cancer: A Common-Sense Guide to Life After Treatment
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The Breast Cancer Book: An Essential Guide to Dealing with Diagnosis, Treatment, and Life After Breast Cancer
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There is Life After Breast Cancer
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Breast Cancer Jewelry
- Pink Ribbon Pendant
- Bright blue pendant with a subtle pink ribbon. Fused glass jewelry made in Chicago
Designs from my Whip Cancer Store
Gifts for Caregivers, Patients, Survivors, Yourself and all other Breast Cancer* Warriors --- and all other types of Cancer Warriors
I journaled during my breast cancer experience and I've selected these design images from my Chemo Journal Drawings. They are now available at my Whip Cancer store
Breast Cancer Stories
- Diagnosed with Breast Cancer - Survivor Stories
- Personal accounts of individual women's encounters with breast cancer.
- Cure Breast Cancer
- CureBreastCancer, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing breast health awareness and education to all women and their families. Read stories of those who have had breast cancer and contribute your own story so others can learn from you
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer Stories of Patients
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer Patients who were diagnosed from the year 2001 until the present. They inspire others who are battling this serious disease.
- Breast Cancer Stories
- A Breast Cancer Support Group for women looking for comfort, support and information
- Stage 2 Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
- Read Rosemary Gallagher's story about discovery, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer Stories of Survivors
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer Survivors who were diagnosed from the year 2001 and previously. They inspire IBC patients with courageous stories about those who have lived with breast cancer
- Interview with Breast Cancer Patient
- One Sunday evening the lump was discovered and by the next evening the breast cancer diagnosis
- BREAST CANCER SUCCESS - Sue Walker - My Breast Cancer Success Story
- Graphic story of one woman's encounter with breast cancer during pregnancy
- Facing Breast Cancer, Embracing Life
- Three Greenebaum Cancer Center breast cancer survivors share their breast cancer experiences and provide inspiration for others that breast cancer can be overcome.
- The Breast Cancer Diairies - and Survivor Stories
- Excerpts from former anchorwoman Ann Murray Paige's The Breast Cancer Diaries and 21 personal breast cancer experiences
- Cancer-Survivor Stories
- Stories of survivors, advocates and visitors. Read and add your story
- Young Survival Coalition
- Karen was diagnosed with breast cancer just after running her first marathon in 1998
Disclaimer
This material is provided for informational purposes only
As a Breast Cancer Warrior I am aware of the value of information and the need for each of us to process that information in regards to our own case. This information is provided as a resource only, not as an endorsement, as I am not a medical professional.
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- calicoskies calicoskies Sep 8, 2008 @ 1:37 pm
- I have featured your lens on my BCA page :)
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- LeaYekutiel LeaYekutiel Dec 21, 2007 @ 3:00 pm
- Great lens! So informative. As breast cancer survivor, I sure can use all the info here.
Please visit my site at: www.ilovemybreastcancer.com
I love you,
Lea Yekutiel
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- Traveloria Traveloria Sep 17, 2007 @ 3:37 pm
- I just started a group on Squidoo for lenses about breast cancer, and working to fight against this disease - I'd love to invite you to join!
http://www.squidoo.com/group/create_lens/BreastCancer/f4da7b74ba46e7d0ea435d5da5b881e7
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- Tilly_the_Health_Coach Tilly_the_Health_Coach Jun 12, 2007 @ 7:24 am
- Great Lens, wonderful to see that others are also fighting to get breast cancer information in the hands of everybody
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- yourjournal yourjournal Jun 8, 2007 @ 12:32 am
- This is a fantastic lens - I am new to this and I am surfing the lenses to find out how they work and what people write and link to. I am about to launch a journal for women diagnosed with breast cancer to write their experience throughout their journey back to good health. www.yourjourney.com.au
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