Books
BOSOM BUDDIES: LESSONS AND LAUGHTER ON BREAST HEALTH AND CANCER by Rosie O'Donnell and Deborah Axelrod, MD, FACS with Tracy Chutorian Semler (Warner Books, Inc., New York, NY, 1999, $12.99). This book addresses frequently asked questions about breast health and breast cancer in an easy-to-read and often lighthearted manner. All of the profits from this book benefit non-profit breast cancer organizations. 309 pages.
BREAST CANCER FACTS AND FIGURES 1999/2000 (American Cancer Society, 8610.99). A booklet containing the most up-to-date statistics on breast cancer, including incidence, survival and trends. Contact the American Cancer Society, (800) ACS-2345 or www.cancer.org.
THE BREAST BOOK by Dr. Miriam Stoppard (DK Publishing, Inc., New York, NY, 1996, $24.95). This comprehensive, well-illustrated guide to breast care provides women with useful information about all stages of the disease, with particular emphasis on early detection and treatment of breast cancer. 208 pages.
BREAST CANCER: THE COMPLETE GUIDE by Yashar Hirshaut, MD and Peter Pressman, MD (Bantam, New York, NY, 2000, paperback $14.95). An easy-to-follow resource providing up-to-date medical information and practical advice on breast cancer, from suspicion of disease through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. 334 pages.
THE COMPLETE BOOK OF BREAST CARE by Niels H. Lauersen, MD, PhD, and Eileen Stukane (Fawcett Columbine, New York, NY, hardcover 1996, $25.00, paperback 1998, $14.95). A good general reference on everything from exercise and nutrition to treatment and research. Includes a resource section, with a guide to finding information on the Internet. 447 pages.
DR. SUSAN LOVE'S BREAST BOOK by Susan M. Love, MD with Karen Lindsey (Addison Wesley, Reading, MA, 1995 revised edition, paperback $17.00). A breast surgeon discusses all conditions of the breast, from benign to malignant. The author's viewpoint on treatment options and controversies is clearly presented in a friendly, accessible style. A good general reference. 657 pages.
PATIENT'S GUIDE TO BREAST CANCER (Beth Israel Medical Center, 1999). This booklet clarifies the complex terms and procedures surrounding diagnosis and treatment. Available in Spanish and Russian. Contact Beth Israel Medical Center, 10 Union Square East, New York, NY 10003, (212) 844-8468 or www.wehealnewyork.org.
UNDERSTANDING BREAST CANCER TREATMENT (National Cancer Institute, P458, July 1998). This NCI booklet contains lists of questions that will help a patient talk to her doctor about breast cancer. Breast cancer topics covered include early detection, diagnosis, treatment, adjuvant therapy and reconstruction. 72 pages. Call the NCI's CIS, (800) 4-CANCER.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BREAST CANCER (National Cancer Institute, P017, August 1998). This is the NCI's comprehensive booklet on breast cancer, covering symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, emotional issues and questions to ask your doctor. Includes a glossary. 44 pages. Call the NCI's CIS, (800) 4-CANCER.
YOUR BREAST CANCER TREATMENT HANDBOOK by Judy C. Kneece, RN, OCN (EduCare Publishing, Columbia, SC, 1998, $21.95 plus $4.50 shipping and handling). This easy to use book contains information about managing treatment decisions and addresses sensitive emotional issues in an insightful manner. 210 pages. A companion book is also available, Helping Your Mate Face Breast Cancer. Contact EduCare Publishing, P.O. Box 280305, Columbia, SC 29228, (800) 849-9271 or www.cancerhelp.com.
