Breast Cancer Answers by Dr. Bruce A. Feinberg

Breast Cancer Answers—written by Georgia Cancer Specialists President and CEO Dr. Bruce A. Feinberg—provides you with the fundamental information you need to make the best decisions about your care. In easy to read language and featuring the complete story of an actual breast cancer patient and her husband, Dr. Feinberg explains what breast cancer is, who gets it, who treats it, and the best treatment options. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with breast cancer, this book offers invaluable information on where to go from here.

A Dietitian's Cancer Story by Diana Dyer, MS, RD.

This is an inspirational book written by a dietitian who has survived cancer three times. Her story of how she deals with the nutritional questions and survivorship is a good read.

Betty Crocker's Living With Cancer Cookbook—Easy Recipes And Tips Through Treatment And Beyond by Kris Ghosh, MD, Linda Carson, MD, Elyse Cohen, MS, LN.

Betty does it again! Easy healthy recipes and even meal plans for during treatment.

Lickety-Split Meals—For Health Conscious People On The Go! by Zonya Foco, RD.

Think eating healthy takes too much time? Think again, Zonya’s approach will make you realize how simple healthy meals can be.

The Cancer Recovery Eating Plan—The Right Foods To Help Fuel Your Recovery by Daniel W. Nixon, MD.

One of the first books to show cancer had a nutrition link.

The Strang Cookbook For Cancer Prevention—A Complete Nutrition And Lifestyle Plan To Dramatically Lower Your Cancer Risk by Laura Pensiero, RD, and Susan Oliveria, ScD, with Dr. Michael Osborne.

For those gourmet cooks—these recipes were developed by chefs and are fantastic. Great section on phytonutrients what are they, where are they found and what do they do to prevent cancer.

An Introduction To Complementary And Alternative Therapies edited by Georgia M. Decker, MS, RN, CS-ANP, AOCN.

A to Z guide on complementary and alternative therapies for cancer patients.

Tyler's Honest Herbal—A Sensible Guide To The Use Of Herbs And Related Remedies by Steven Foster and Varro E. Tyler, PhD.

A classic summary on herbs written by a pharmacist, great general reference.

Facing the Mirror with Cancer by Lori Ovitz

Cancer does not have to rob you of your self-esteem or beauty. Learn to face the mirror confidently and embrace life again by using makeup to make a difference. Written by Lori Ovitz, a sought after makeup artist to top models and celebrities, this beautifully photographed, 200-page book illustrates step-by-step tips and techniques for dealing with appearance issues during cancer treatment and beyond. Lori and her husband Bruce, a 35-year cancer survivor, have decided to market their book primarily online, eschewing traditional and costly distribution channels. For every book purchased here, Georgia Cancer Foundation will receive $5.00 or 20% of the proceeds.

Can Survive—Reclaiming Your Life After Cancer by Susan Nessim and Judith Ellis.

This book is a revised edition of Cancervive, published in 1991, which updates and expands on information to help survivors cope with difficulties after cancer Through testimony from cancer survivors, Nessim and Ellis discuss fears of recurrence, relationship issues, insurance and work obstacles, sexuality and fertility after cancer, and possible long-term effects of treatment. It is their hope that by sharing survivors’ stories, others can work through the aftermath of cancer, obtain new meaning and purpose from the experience and ultimately close the circle on their recovery.

Recommended by Rebecca Sizemore Wellness Counselor

Cancer As A Turning Point—A Handbook For People With Cancer, Their Families, And Health Professionals by Lawrence LeShan, PhD.

Compassionately written by a psychotherapist who teaches us how to assess our individuality and enhance and strengthen immune system functioning.

Chicken Soup For The Surviving Soul—101 Healing Stories To Comfort Cancer Patients And Their Loved Ones by Jack Canfield, et. al.

A soothing tonic for the body and soul, told through the words of the survivors themselves.

Getting Well Again by O. Carl Simonton, MD, Stephanie Matthews-Simonton, and James L. Creighton.

The Simontons have done it again! This well respected medical team has long been at the forefront of research in the mind-body area. They have now provided us with much needed advice on how to get well and stay well.

How To Live Between Office Visits—A Guide To Life, Love And Health by Bernie Siegel, MD.

Bernie offers us a humane and powerful healing guide that provides readers with healthy ways to respond to life's adversities.

No Less A Woman—Femininity, Sexuality & Breast Cancer by Deborah Hobler Kahane, MSW.

Kahane uses the stories of ten diverse women to illustrate the unexpected positive influence breast cancer had on their self-esteem and perspective on life. Although unique, each story is told in the first person and discusses themes of body image, identity, relationships, sexuality, courage, and change. A summary of the content in each story is provided at the beginning of each chapter, enabling the reader to decide if that story is of particular interest. The conclusion provides numerous breast cancer resources and information on mammography and breast self-examination. This book will provide the reader with compelling well-written stories told through the voices of remarkable women, that leaves the reader with surprisingly positive and uplifting feelings.

Recommended by Rebecca Sizemore Wellness Counselor

No Such Thing As A Bad Day by Hamilton Jordan.

Supportive Cancer Care—The Complete Guide For Patients And Their Families by Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD, and Isadora Rosenbaum, MA.

A comprehensive, hands-on guide that helps patients understand the complexities of treatment and that encourages active participation in all aspects of care.

The Race Is Run One Step At A Time—Every Woman's Guide To Taking Charge Of Breast Cancer & My Personal Story by Nancy G. Brinker.

Brinker speaks to all generations of women with breast cancer by comparing her sister’s experience to that of her own. Each compelling story offers insight into personal choice, knowledge, experience, medical advancement, and treatment options. The second part of the book provides a wealth of information on understanding your breasts from diagnosis, choosing a medical team, various options for treatment and reconstruction, to issues of appearance, recovery, sexuality, recurrence, and advocacy. This is an educational tool for every woman told with a heartfelt personal story that is unforgettable.

Recommended by Rebecca Sizemore Wellness Counselor

There's No Place Like Hope—A Guide To Beating Cancer In Mind-sized Bites A Book Of Hope, Help, And Inspiration For Cancer Patients And Their Families by Vickie Girard.

An indispensable resource guide for patients and families that offers information meant to empower any patient to fight to survive.

When Life Becomes Precious—A Guide For Loved Ones And Friends Of Cancer Patients by Elise NeeDell Babcock.

A practical and sensitive handbook that answers those “what can I do to help” questions. Includes resource section as well as personal issues and dilemmas.

Babcock was a counselor working in the field of oncology for years before cancer touched her life personally. When her mother was diagnosed with cancer, she began to see how it affected herself and the rest of her family and vowed to write this book. This book is an excellent guide for friends and loved ones of cancer patients that discusses topics such as caregiver feelings, family dynamics, how to begin talking to someone living with cancer, fears, gift giving, the workplace, talking with children whose parents have cancer, holidays, and finding and dealing with the health care team. This book is an excellent resource for patients, families, friends, and health care professionals alike.

Recommended by Rebecca Sizemore Wellness Counselor

B.O.O.B.S .: A Bunch of Outrageous Breast-cancer Survivors Compiled & Edited by Ann Kempner Fisher

Written with insight, humor, raw emotion and honesty, B.O.O.B.S. offers unique insight into the experiences of breast cancer patients, their families and friends -they are a new breed of survivors.