The Breast Cancer Companion

The Breast Cancer Companion is for the 2 million plus women living with Breast Cancer in the US. It provides a step-by-step guide through the Breast Cancer treatment process guiding women towards a healthy outcome. It was also named 2010 Best Consumer Health by the American Journal of Nursing.

The book is full of health information, tips, questions, resources and inspirational quotes from Breast Cancer survivors that will guide women through the treatment process. It provides ample space and encouragement to record questions, thoughts and feelings, Doctor's appointments, medications and contact information for the oncology team and others. It covers myriad details often lost in the trauma and emotion of diagnosis and illness.

It will help women be well-organised and well-informed and have peace of mind so they have the time and energy to focus on what matters most: staying well and achieving a healthy outcome.

Special features of the book include:

• A calendar to plan and manage your schedule
• A directory to organise important contacts
• Questions to ask your medical team
• Tips and advice from Breast Cancer survivors to inspire other women
• Ample space to reflect on your experience
• A list of resources and Breast Cancer-related organisations