Helpful Literature

Getting back on Track - Life After Treatment

This booklet was prepared for breast cancer patients following initial treatment. The topics included in this book may represent issues and provide information that many cancer survivors are facing, regardless of the type of cancer diagnosis.

* the proceeding descriptions from APOS - American Pyschosocial Oncology Society

 

The Cancer Survivor's Guide - The Essential Handbook to Life After Cancer

Michael Feuerstein, PhD, MPH and Patricia Findley, DrPH, MSW - offers a proven step-by-step healthcare program for life after cancer. Developed from extensive research, as well as Dr. Feuerstein�s own battle with brain cancer.

 

Facing the Mirror

Lori Orvitz illustrates step-by-step tips and techniques for dealing with appearance issues during cancer treatment and beyond.

 

The Human Side of Cancer

This booklet was prepared for breast cancer patients following initial treatment. The topics included in this book may represent issues and provide information that many cancer survivors are facing, regardless of the type of cancer diagnosis.

* the proceeding descriptions from APOS - American Pyschosocial Oncology Society

 

I'm Too Young To Have Breast Cancer!

Beth Leibson-Hawkins offers comfort and companionship, and brings hope to a younger generation of breast cancer survivors

 

The Total Cancer Wellness Guide

Kim Thiboldeaux and Mitch Golant PhD, uses evidence-based research, first-person testimony, and professional guidance to lend support and offer hope for those who are affected by cancer.

 

When a Parent Has Cancer: A Guide to Caring for Your Children

Dr. Wendy Harpham offers dear, direct, and sympathetic advice for parents challenged with the task of raising normal, healthy children while they struggle with a potentially life-threatening disease

 

 

MAMM

A magazine devoted to meeting the needs of women diagnosed with breast cancer and reproductive cancer. It includes information for men diagnosed with breast cancer.

 

Cure Today

Combining science with humanity, Cure makes cancer understandable.

 

Books

Silver Linings: The Other Side of Cancer  

A unique book that shares the insights and comforting words of people who have experienced cancer, lessons learned through the cancer experience makes life easier, richer, happier, and more meaningful.The stories describe the lessons that helped survivors through their darkest moments to find new perspectives on life that led to peace, serenity and even joy.

Cancer in Canada's Children and Teenagers - Health Canada.

Picking Up the Pieces:  Moving Forward After Surviving Cancer - Magee and Scalzo                     

ISBN 1551929015       $15.64                                   

 

Codependent No More:  How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself - Melody Beattie        

ISBN 0894864025       $11.25

 

Beyond Codependency - Melody Beattie            

ISBN 0894865838        $11.25

 

After Breast Cancer:  Answers to the Questions You�re Afraid to ask - Musa Mayer 

ISBN 0596507836        $17.29                                 

 

After Breast Cancer:  A Common-Sense Guide to Life after Treatment  - Hester Hill Schnipper

ISBN 0553384252       $15.16

 

Surviving Cancer Emotionally:  Learning How to Heal - Roger Granet                      

ISBN 047138741         $12.99                                   

 

The Resilience Factor:  7 Keys to Finding Your Inner Strength and Overcoming Life�s Hurdles - Karen Reivich

ISBN 0767911911       $16.57

 

Full Catastrophe Living:  Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain and Illness - John Kabat-Zinn

ISBN 0739358588       $15.65          (also available in audio book) 

 

Embracing Uncertainty:  Breakthrough Methods for Achieving Peace of Mind - Susan Jeffers

ISBN 0312325835       $13.68         (also available in audio book) 

 

No More Sleepless Nights - Peter Hauri                          

ISBN 0471149047       $13.68         (also available in audio book) 

 

No More Sleepless Nights workbook - Peter Hauri    

ISBN 0471394998       $13.71

 

Dancing in Limbo:  Making Sense of Life after Cancer - Glenna Halverson-Boyd   

ISBN 0787901032       $25.73

This list was compiled thanks to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre.