Download or read book My Journey with Infiltrating Ductile Carcinoma Breast Cancer written by Anne Anderson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-02-16 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the nonfiction story My Journey with Infiltrating Ductile Carcinoma (Breast Cancer), author W. Andranette Anderson uses passion and emotions in order to let her audience know how the challenges of breast cancer affect her and her family. Her challenges are compounded when her mother and stepdad are also diagnosed with serious illnesses. She is now the primary caregiver not only for her parents but also for herself. The story takes place over a period of two and a half years. During this time, Andranette does her best to live her life as normally as possible, do whatever is needed for her parents, and use her daily activities as a much needed respite in order to ensure her own self preservation. Though she had to stop working as an educator to take care of her parents and herself, she would not trade anything for the lessons that she learned from this awe-inspiring experience.
Download or read book Taken to My Knees written by Kimberley Rideout and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On March 14, 2012, Kim Rideout heard the words that one in every nine women will hear in her lifetime: she had breast cancer. Taken To My Knees is a candid memoir written from the daily journals she kept as she underwent surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatments to deal with the IDC Stage IIB breast cancer she had been diagnosed with. Rideout recounts how scared she was in those early days with a brutal honesty. She takes her audience along with her as she makes daily attempts to reconcile her "new normal" with the gut-wrenching fear that a cancer diagnosis brings. In sharing her story, Rideout demonstrates how important it is to be surrounded with love, family, and friendship and how a positive attitude can be just as important in the healing process as any medication. This poignant book will provide a firsthand insight to family, friends, and caregivers of any breast cancer patient as well as give hope and strength to fellow warrior survivors.
Download or read book How I Survived Breast Cancer written by Wayne Dornan PhD and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-11-11 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every three minutes, a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer. Although more and more men and women are surviving breast cancer, it is still a very frightening diagnosis, and your life is absolutely turned upside down when you are told you have breast cancer. This is a book of hope and inspiration. I wrote it for both men and women, and I believe that thousands of women and men will be helped by all the information in this book. As you will see, throughout the book, each inspirational chapter, which is a documentation of my specific journey with breast cancer, is followed by a factual account that contains up-to-date information regarding breast cancer and treatment in both men and women. In addition to it's inspirational chapters, I hope that the factual information in his book will help both men and women make informed decisions regarding their treatment options and help them understand that there is quality of life after being diagnosed with breast cancer. In this book you will read that almost from the beginning I decided that I would embrace my diagnosis and not be intimated by it. As you will read, I would take this diagnosis head-on; I wanted to feel empowered and not helpless! I want both men and women who read this book to understand that although its not easy, you have to maintain a positive attitude about your diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis and fight it every day. You can never give up. Lastly, although our lives will never be the same, as you will read in this book, there are tons of breast cancer survivors out there. So my advice is to live your life to the fullest and become an inspiration to other breast cancer survivors.
Download or read book A Breast Cancer Journey to Greater Joy written by Joyce Fields and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-05-25 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diagnosed with Stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma? Joyce was, too. Be grateful (it could be worse!). Be positive. And pray! This book will help you to understand the experience and aftermath of the diagnosis. It contains four amazing forewords, written by Joyce's four doctors and provides a path of hope for women beginning a similar, unwelcome journey. Joyce describes, in lay terms, all that she had to go through--from diagnosis, surgery, radiation, and recovery, with the hope that it will help to calm your fears and untangle the mystery! Now, she is more than three years cancer-free and experiencing much GREATER joy!! "A Breast Cancer Journey to GREATER Joy! Taking the fear and mystery out of a breast cancer diagnosis!" is a revealing overview of being diagnosed with breast cancer, dealing with the fear and mystery of that diagnosis, developing the courage to accept the reality of the diagnosis, and experiencing the incredible joy of recovery. All of the four medical professionals involved in that recovery felt compelled to write a foreword in support of this book's ability to help others.
Download or read book My Journey Through Breast Cancer written by Jan Brearley and published by RoseDog Books. This book was released on 2012-07-26 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 at the age of 50. To me it was a death sentence, as I watched my beloved mother die of this dreaded disease when I was only 12. When the doctor gave me the results of my needle biopsy, I had a choice to make. I was not ready to die but didn¿t want to use my energy fighting, either, so I decided that I would learn from this disease, take from it what I could, and so I did.Cancer taught me so much. It taught me how very precious life is and how much I had taken for granted. Cancer helped me renew old friendships, make new ones, and renew my relationships with family and God. I thank God every day for giving me that opportunity, even coming at such a high cost.Cancer came as a thief in the night to destroy me, but instead I have used it to enhance my life. I hope this book will inspire you to do the same. The road has not been easy but oh, so worthwhile. I pray that God will create a miracle in your life as well and that you will be the victor in the end.
Download or read book Breast Cancer written by Beverly Stacy Dittmer and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Unplanned Journey relates the adventures of my walk on the Cancer road. It stresses the lessons that Cancer taught me. It tells the reader about my fears and my struggles in dealing with Cancer - the acceptance of having the disease, the surgeries, and its treatments. This book is written in an effort to assure any woman or man with Cancer that there is an end to the long journey. My readers should be assured that they are not alone. Today most Cancers are curable if they can be found early. Happiness and normal life will return again at the end of the journey. Book Review: Breast Cancer The Unplanned Journey Lessons Learned By Beverly Stacy Dittmer Reviewed by Mary Ann Noonan Breast Cancer The Unplanned Journey Lessons Learned, is the very personal journal of Beverly Stacy Dittmer's passage from finding a lump in her breast, through her anxious wait for the confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer that every woman dreads to hear, through her one step at a time trek from surgery through treatment and complications, and, finally, to a realization that life goes on and can become normal again. Beverly as a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a friend, and a professional woman shares critical, yet sensitive, information about her diagnosis of breast cancer and its treatment. She makes it quite clear in the copyright page that "the medical statements in this book are only what I understood and are not to be taken as true medical facts," continuing that her knowledge about breast cancer was obtained in years 2003 and 2004. In addition, she includes a personal touch to her 222 page manuscript describing many relationships and human interest stories about life with her husband, her family, her friends, her personal activities, and travels. The reader follows Beverly as she relates her cancer journey one step at a time-the good times and the bad. In a detailed, remarkably sensitive, casual, almost speaking to the audience style, Dittmer writes about everyday life while facing a life threatening condition. She shares words of advice and reminders about living each day with confidence and courage that there is light at the end of the tunnel while including "lessons learned" in the last four pages. Encouragement is granted to the reader by the author's constructive council that "there is an end to this long journey." Through her direct and candid accounts it was obvious that she was not alone in this walk. As a professional nurse practitioner and retired professor of nursing, reading Beverly Stacy Dittmer's personal story reinforces the importance for health care providers to listen and to be present to all individuals for whom they care. For the person with a life-threatening illness, this read will provide a source of strength and encouragement. For the student of nursing and medicine it is a must read.
Download or read book Breast Cancer written by Andrea K. Long and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2017-01-30 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fantastic!! I would think this would be so helpful to other patients. You have many, many great points. Well done. Marcia Browne, M.D. Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center What does a woman think when the radiologist tells her that her mammogram looks suspicious and refers her to a surgeon? What does a woman do when a medical specialist uses terms she doesnt understand? What are laymens terms for medical words used in reference to breast cancer? What can a woman do to help herself after a diagnosis of infiltrating breast cancer? After a diagnosis of infiltrating breast cancer Andrea did a great deal of research to find answers to these and many other questions. It is her hope that BREAST CANCER ? will help women have an easier journey than she did after hearing the terrifying words, You have breast cancer. This is her story from the process of diagnosis and treatment to being five years cancer-free.
Download or read book My Journey Through Breast Cancer written by Eve Preste and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-10-19 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eve Preste, aka Eve Dolansky grew up in a small town in Appleton, New York on a large fruit farm. She went to college at Niagara University and Buffalo State College to study journalism. After meeting her first husband, she moved to Florida and had two daughters, Alexis and Sierra. She then, embarked on a 20 year journey in the financial industry. At 45, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Journaling became her vehicle of deliverance from a bottomless abyss. Writing in her journal allowed a to spend time and make some sense of this surreal dream. By exploring deep within her, she began to develop clarity in the midst of a storm. After yielding to the higher power, it helped her welcome the beauty of the entire situation. As Dr. Wayne Dyer says: When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Perfect health is balanced by a life threatening disease. Once an equilibrium is maintained, we can understand that opposites are joined together. When suffering comes our way, it is how we respond to it that determines who we become. It was her choice to make a calamity or true gift out of her illness. Rather than lamenting, Eve chose to be grateful for each sunrise, sunset person and circumstance in her life. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Eve embarked on a new journey of wellness. She hopes to establish a wellness center to help people balance their mind body and spirit. One major event can turn ones life around for the better: we hold true to the saying, Things happen for a reason.
Download or read book I m Blessed By God And I Have Breast Cancer written by Violia Wilson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-01-25 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Violia Wilson found herself with breast cancer and while looking for information of the different treatments for cancer, she wondered, where is there a book to tell of someones exact experience? Everyone’s experience is different, but yet many are familiar. She had questions like, How is Chemo given? What are the side effects? What about Radiation? Are there any side effects of that? How long does the treatments take? She found some brochures on Therapies, but not very detailed. She read books, but no real stories. So she sought to began a journal, recording her real experiences, the good the bad and the ugly, with hope of sharing with others going through this horrific disease. So as you read this journal of her journey through Breast Cancer, you will see the struggles, the hard pressed decisions she had to make to move on, the ups and the downs and God’s triumphant use of her during this time of illness. She truly believes what the scripture says in Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”, and she is living proof that He can.
Download or read book My Journey with Infiltrating Ductile Carcinoma Breast Cancer written by Anne Anderson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-02-16 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the nonfiction story My Journey with Infiltrating Ductile Carcinoma (Breast Cancer), author W. Andranette Anderson uses passion and emotions in order to let her audience know how the challenges of breast cancer affect her and her family. Her challenges are compounded when her mother and stepdad are also diagnosed with serious illnesses. She is now the primary caregiver not only for her parents but also for herself. The story takes place over a period of two and a half years. During this time, Andranette does her best to live her life as normally as possible, do whatever is needed for her parents, and use her daily activities as a much needed respite in order to ensure her own self preservation. Though she had to stop working as an educator to take care of her parents and herself, she would not trade anything for the lessons that she learned from this awe-inspiring experience.
Download or read book A Thin Pink Ribbon written by Teri Carlson and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was born from my breast cancer journey and the inspiration I drew from my mothers. I felt from the beginning of diagnosis that my cancer was meant for a much larger purpose than my own. I felt God leading me through journaling to this end. I had so very many questions, wondering if what I was feeling was normal. I had to think many other women might have the same. This book contains my thoughts, journaling, reflections, and prayers throughout my journey. These are meant for reflection and how they might fit into your story or complement it. The title, A Thin Pink Ribbon, is a line from a poem I wrote about the connection between my mother and I through breast cancer. I hope this helps you in some small way as you travel your own path unique to you.
Download or read book My Journey with Breast Cancer written by Edie Jean Burnside-Edwards and published by . This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Boundless Blessings and God s Grace written by Cynthia J. Eggl and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People Cynthia encountered on her breast cancer journey profoundly changed her perspective on life. They were varied ages and came from different circumstances, but the common thread they had was the fear when hearing the word cancer. Often she was a reluctant participant during her walk, knowing she had no choice if she intended to win her battle. She encouraged others with her smile, positive attitude, words, and actions. Cynthia understands that within each of us is a fighting spirit, and hopefully, a recognition that we are not in total control of our lives; God is, and he will determine our passage from this world. Until then, we need to accept the difficulties that we encounter in our lives with dignity, grace, determination, and knowing that God is constantly by our side. With the incredible support and prayers of an army of compassionate people, and Gods grace and blessings, Cynthia is a breast cancer survivor today!
Download or read book I d Give My Left Boob for That Oh Wait I Already Did written by Kim Fairchild and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On December 7, 2001, thirty-five-year-old Kimberly Fairchild's world turned upside down when she heard the life-changing words, "You've got cancer." I'd Give My Left Boob for That ... Oh, Wait, I Already Did details one woman's journey before, during, and after her courageous battle with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, the most common form of breast cancer. With no family history and a fairly healthy life, Fairchild shares how she got past the shocking diagnosis and subsequently relied on laughter and humor to help her through one of the most difficult and darkest times of her life. As she faced new challenges, fears, and physical discomfort, Fairchild describes how her diagnosis affected everyone around her-all in different ways-and how she learned to accept their comforting words and return the favor when they too needed reassurance. From surgery to chemotherapy to reconstructive surgery, Fairchild provides an emotional, sometimes humorous, yet intensely honest portrayal of what it's like to experience breast cancer. Written with the desire to help others, this eye-opening glimpse into the world of breast cancer shares the compelling story of how an ordinary girl fought the extraordinary fight of her life-and won.
Download or read book Now What written by Amy Curran Baker and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In 2008, Amy Curran Baker was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma and opted for bilateral mastectomy with Direct to Implant Reconstruction. Within three weeks of being diagnosed she had a mastectomy and was on the road to recovery. But after the surgery she had a lot of questions, the same that most women will have. As an Occupational Therapist, she knew some of the answers from her own clinical training and experience. But many more came from speaking with other women who had undergone mastectomies, from researching message boards, and a little bit of luck. Now she and her co-authors have brought together the answers to the questions that women face in chapters that cover everything from how to prepare for going to the hospital to when you come home" -- publisher's web site.
Download or read book You are Not Alone written by Andrea Schneider and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You are Not Alone: Life After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis, empowers women with easy to understand, vital information to guide them through their breast cancer experience. It helps women become aware of their options while giving them the confidence, hope, inspiration, and skills to make the right treatment decisions. Along with valuable research, Andrea candidly shares her personal experiences, including her thoughts and feelings, from the time of her breast cancer diagnosis to having her breasts removed and reconstructed. This book will save you countless hours of research while offering you information relatively unknown by most women. Discussions include: . Factors which may contribute to breast cancer. . Tests such as HALO-NAF and the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutation test. . Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). . What it means to have breasts sensitive to estrogen. . Statistics you must know if you are diagnosed with breast cancer during or soon after pregnancy. . Treatment options and pointers on how to make the right treatment choice. . Questions to ask your doctor. (If you don't ask the right question, you won't get the right answer.) You are Not Alone: Life After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis can benefit all women as it shares what our doctors aren't telling us yet we must know to make critical decisions. Our lives are at stake."
Download or read book Same Song Second Verse written by Betty Toben Warden and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-07 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I laughed, I cried, I couldn't put it down. A must read for doctors and patients alike!"--Catherine Reed-Beaudouin, MD Whether you are affected by breast cancer or another health crisis, this book will help. Betty Toben Warden's candid story will warm your heart; her spunky spirit will inspire you. The way she offers her wisdom and wit will make you feel like she's talking to you. This book isn't just about cancer; it's about finding your way along the road of life. It's about keeping your sense of self through difficult times, and it's about the importance of loving--and laughing. Same Song Second Verse is an intimate account of the author's two bouts of breast cancer, the second time just one year after the first. Each was DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) requiring a lumpectomy followed by radiation treatments. Ms. Warden learned things from the first time--both practical and spiritual--which helped her get through it all over again. Now, she shares that profound experience with humor and poignancy to help others face their own trials. Many specific tips are provided for everyone involved.
