JUST a LUMP IN THE ROAD : Reflections of young breast cancer survivors
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.31 (928 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0595708064 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 180 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
About the Author Brought together by the life-altering diagnosis of breast cancer, the six coauthors are a diverse group of women with diverse careers, including homemakers, a veterinarian, an interior designer, a marketing representative, an entrepreneur and two former schoolteachers.
Each story is as diverse as the women themselves, and modesty is hurled aside as they discuss dating and mastectomies, children and mortality, and treatment and hair loss. A collaborative effort by six young breast cancer survivors, Just a Lump in the Road … shares the kind of candid information, insight, and inspiration that only girlfriends who have “been there” can deliver. Together with the doctors and healthcare professionals who continue to care for them, the women also provide an overview of the many types of breast cancer treatments now available. Today, approximately one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer—and many will be under the age of fifty. They are daughters, wives, mothers, sisters, and friends, whose illness and subsequent treatment affect entire families and communities. There are currently more than 250,000 breast cancer survivors in the United States who are just forty-five years old or younger. Giving a much-needed voice to the young survivor, Just a Lump in the Road … offers validation, comfort, and encouragement for not only the thousands of young women battling breast cancer, but also their spouses, bosses, children, babysitters, friends, boyfriends, and significant others yet to come.. And they face issues wholl
Girl power that helps others!! CJN JUST a LUMP IN THE ROAD : Reflections of young breast cancer survivorsThis book is factual and real, I imagine all those reading it would connect with one or more women directly in the various stories.Be you single women, moms or career people this book offers life slices of admirable women who give hope to those facing breast cancer. Be not afraid! Thanks girlfriends!. A must-read, very informative Stephanie Ginsburg This book is a must read for anyone with breast cancer. It is very informative and insightful for the patient and caregivers (friends, family, etc). It provides important and useful information. The way in which the authors write about this information is in a very relaxed and comfortable setting; almost as though they are having a conversation with you and just sharing their. "Informative, Interesting and Insightful" according to E. Wolk. What a truly unique book this is. It provides a wealth of information for everyone who is touched by breast cancer: those affected, their families, friends and caregivers. Information is provided clearly and concisely -- but is not overwhelming or over "technical". The women who wrote this book, giving so freely and unselfishly of themselves, are well on their way to helping
Brought together by the life-altering diagnosis of breast cancer, the six coauthors are a diverse group of women with diverse careers, including homemakers, a veterinarian, an interior designer, a marketing representative, an entrepreneur and two former schoolteachers.