Breast Cancer for Dummies

I found a lump in my breast over two years ago. When I had to go to my mother to tell her I had breast cancer she took me to the book store and we bought about 6 or 7 books on breast cancer. When I got them home and starting looking through them, for me this one was the best one. The other ones were very doctor talk and for someone who was just told she has breast cancer is was a lot to take in. But this book was so easy and actually explained to me what to expect next. It made me feel like the doctors were telling me was what they were supposed to be telling me and made it easier to not second guess them. Really for me the book was almost like having a second opinion. Even one of the Mammogram X-rays in the book looked almost like it could have been my X-Ray. I recently went on line and bought a number of these exact same books and sent them to some on line pen pals across the country to promote getting mammograms. I thought if they have the book they may be better prepared to be proactive in breast care and help themselves in the future. I think this book is a wonderful book and for anyone who is going through breast cancer, they should have this book!

As a surgeon who does a fair amount of breast surgery, I recommend this book, HIGHLY, to any body (including men) who may have or may be facing breast cancer. The book (which, yes, I have read), is given, by myself, to each and every patient of mine who has breast cancer. It IS, unfortunately, rather technical--but breast cancer isn't easy--and hence, this book. I believe strongly in educating patients as much as possible; my ONLY criticism of the book is lack of good, SIMPLE, photographs and illustrations which, of course, always makes a book easier to read. 4/5 stars because of this. I will continue to purchase the book and give it to my patients. It will answer ALL of their questions--they will just have to dedicate their lives to educating themselves if they want to survive breast cancer.

I bought this book for a friend who has cancer. It offers information and support both medically and emotionally for anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. It is a gift for its clarity and kindness. An easy read that can help someone begin to be empowered when their world has been turned upside down. Thank you.