Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hope and Healing for Your Breast Cancer Journey : Surviving and Thriving During and after Your Diagnosis and Treatment

by Silver, Dr. Julie

• ISBN13: 9781935096948
• ISBN10: 193509694X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-09-01
• Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul

Summary

A support group from breast cancer diagnosis through treatment to rehabilitation and recovery, this book combines inspiring Chicken Soup for the Soul stories written just for this book and accessible leading-edge medical information from Dr. Julie Silver of Harvard Medical School. Patients and survivors will find comfort, strength and hope.

Author Biography

Julie Silver, MD is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is an award-winning author and the Chief Editor of Books at Harvard Health Publications. She is also a breast cancer survivor.

Table of Contents

First, You Cry
Nancy and Me	p. 1
Intimate Anthem	p. 5
Penciling in Cancer on My Calendar	p. 9
Introduction	p. 15
Survivorship: a Breast Surgeon's Viewpoint	p. 15
The Tale of Two Bettys	p. 18
Reflections from a Long-Term Survivor	p. 20
An Infusion of Hope	p. 22
What to Do After a New Breast Cancer Diagnosis	p. 23
Building Your Healthcare Team
Eliminate the Negative, Accentuate the Positive	p. 29
The Three-Year Warranty	p. 33
Introduction	p. 36
Breast Cancer Survivor as Player Scout	p. 37
Surviving Survivorship	p. 40
Healing Your Body and Soul	p. 42
Managing Your Support Team
The Healing Pen	p. 47
Hats Off to Betty with Love	p. 52
I Miss My Breasts	p. 55
Better than the Best Medicine	p. 60
Sandy's Account	p. 64
Introduction	p. 67
Should You Join a Support Group?	p. 69
Putting Your Most Important Relationship to the Test	p. 69
The Healing Power of Furry Friends	p. 70
Angles on Earth	p. 73
Organizing Your Angels	p. 74
Think Positive During and After Treatment
My Reconstructed Self	p. 79
The Sound of Music	p. 86
Kiss and Tell!	p. 90
Introduction	p. 94
Your Brain is Craying Positive Messages	p. 96
Practical Things You Can Do to Reduce Stress and Improve Your Mood	p. 97
Avoid Worrying About Worrying	p. 99
Begin a Gratitude Journal	p. 99
Choosing Exercise with Relaxation in Mind	p. 100
Try a Mini-Relaxation	p. 102
What to Talk to Your Doctor About	p. 105
Living in Cancer World and the Real World
The Show Must Go On	p. 111
A Perfectly Shaped Head	p. 115
A Family Affair	p. 118
Introduction	p. 121
Two Worlds, Two Time Zones	p. 122
Sowing the Beads of Hope	p. 123
Healing Your Body and Soul
The Pink Squishy Ball	p. 129
My Journey Journal	p. 132
Viewing Cancer through a Kaleidoscope	p. 136
Introduction	p. 141
Find Your Tempo Giusto	p. 142
Cancer Rehabilitation Will Help You Heal	p. 144
Focus on Function	p. 145
Tapping into the Power of Mind-Body Healing	p. 147
A Beautiful Woman Emerges
Lessons from a Hot Tub	p. 155
Back to Normal	p. 157
Introduction	p. 161
Intimate Healing	p. 163
You Are a Phenomenal Woman	p. 164
Tell Yourself that You Are Beautiful	p. 165
Your Amazing Journey
A Family Journey, The Brady Family	p. 171
Start Writing!	p. 181
Overcoming Fear	p. 184
Introduction	p. 187
Help from Unexpected Sources	p. 187
Party in a Box	p. 189
Traveling Companions	p. 190
Art Therapy and Healing	p. 191
Reflections on Living
Paths of Life	p. 197
Forever and Ever	p. 201
Fighting for Two	p. 206
Getting It	p. 211
Introduction	p. 215
Perspectives on Living	p. 215
Choose Your Own Path	p. 216
Make a Worry Box	p. 217
Meet Our Contributors	p. 223
About the Author	p. 230
Acknowledgments	p. 232
References	p. 234
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