Holding Your Hand - A Breast Cancer Companion by Jennifer King

$12.99 AUD

Category: Heath Cancer

The author, a mammographer working with breast cancer patients, was familiar with the processes and treatments of breast cancer, but her unexpected diagnosis left her desperately wanting some guidance to coping with the overwhelming emotions and challenges that lay ahead..She uses her breast cancer expe rience as a way of offering what helped her cope and find serenity and acceptance of the enormous changes in her life. Her writing is honest, sensitive, relatable and practical. Her aim is to be your companion throughout your recovery, supporting, comforting and encouraging you at all times with ideas and suggestions that worked for her through the various stags and treatments of breast cancer. ...Show more

Intimacy After Breast Cancer by Gina Maisano

$9.99 AUD

$14.95 (33% off)

Category: Heath Cancer

. Congratulations! You survived breast cancer. This should be a time to celebrate so why do you feel so empty and alone? Medical professionals prepare you for surgery and other treatments, but do not always address your emotional and sexual health. In Intimacy After Breast Cancer, breast cancer surv ivor Gina Maisano honestly discusses the sensitive issues of self-esteem, body image, and sexuality to help you become the total woman you still are. Part One begins by examining the emotions experienced by breast cancer survivors, including anxiety and fear of recurrence. It then offers guidance on regaining the confidence to start living again. The mental and physical effects of post-surgical medications are discussed, along with solutions for maintaining optimum health. Part Two focuses on rediscovering your sexuality. In a compassionate manner, it addresses the issues that most often challenge both single and married women and presents suggestions for overcoming them. Love and intimacy do not have to end with a breast cancer diagnosis. In Intimacy After Breast Cancer, Gina Maisano will help you rediscover the joys of being a woman. ...Show more

The Little Pink Book by Phillip Yuile

$4.99 AUD

$29.95 (83% off)

Category: Heath Cancer

Breast cancer accounts for around one in four of all cancers seen in women worldwide and is the major cause of death from cancer in this group. Each year in Australia over 12 600 women and around 100 men are found to have the disease. The actual number of people diagnosed is on the increase and by 2011 it has been estimated that some 15 000 patients per year will be found with the condition. 'The Little Pink Book' covers every stage of breast cancer from diagnosis to the final follow-up care. Written in easy to follow and accessible style 'The Little Pink Book' explains all the latest treatment regimes available what they involve what drugs are used and the side effects. It covers each step taken in the different treatments and offers information as to what you can expect. Never before has there been such a comprehensive guide to how breast cancer is treated in Australia collected together in one book. Written by a leading Australian oncologist Dr Phillip Yuile 'The Little Pink Book' answers all the questions that he has been asked by his patients over the last 30 years. As an added feature 'The Little Pink Book' is pocket size making it very portable and easy to slip into a handbag. There are also stories quotes and advice from patients included throughout as well as a section upfront covering the most common questions new patients ask. ...Show more

What I Wish I Knew About Cancer by Marty Wilson & Gary Bertwistle

$9.99 AUD

$17.98 (44% off)

Category: Heath Cancer

Every 29 seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with cancer and, in an instant, they have to come to terms with a whole new future. To help make this adjustment just that little bit easier, here is a collection of real advice from real people who have all had first hand experience at the pointy end of cancer. What I Wish I Knew about Cancer talks with survivors, pre-viviors, partners, husbands, wives, children, researchers, and medical professionals and asks them all, "If you could go back and give your younger self some advice about preventing, treating and/or outlasting cancer, what would it be?" It then goes on to describe their cancer journey, and how they came to their particular insights. The result is another inspirational What I Wish I Knew book full of the wisdom of hindsight that would help anyone facing this disease. It also has advice on how to better our chances of never hearing those fateful words, "I'm sorry, you have cancer." What I Wish I Knew about Cancer has been produced to support Tour de Cure, Australia's leading cycling foundation. Tour de Cure has so far, raised over $4 million in cash contributions towards research, support and prevention of cancer in men, women and children. The authors are proud to donate all their royalties to curing this indiscriminate, stubborn and, let's face it, bloody obnoxious disease. ...Show more