Living Well Beyond Breast Cancer: A Survivor's Guide for When Treatment Ends and the Rest of Your Life Begins

by Marisa Weiss, Ellen Weiss

What do I do now? Why am I still so tired? Am I really cured? How do I reduce my risk of recurrence? Is it safe for me to get pregnant? How do I get rid of the hot flashes so I can sleep?  

This fully revised and updated second edition contains crucial information about these issues and more—including the revolutionary medical advances in follow-up testing, ongoing treatments, and recovery. With answers for everything from how to deal with hair loss and weight gain to finding online support groups and understanding healthy foods and supplements, Living Well Beyond Breast Cancer contains a greater depth and breadth of information in its enhanced chapters—plus all-new chapters that cover current treatment options and preventative tips for those at high risk for developing breast cancer.

Enhanced
• Peer, Poke, and Prod
• After Re-creating a Breast with or Without Surgery
• Intimacy, Sex, and Your Love Relieving Discomfort and Increasing Libido
• A Child in Your Fertility, Pregnancy, and Adoption
• Reducing Your Living Well

All-New
•  Risks and Prevention
• Thinking and Clearing the Fog and Sharpening Your Mind
• Bone Weakness Explained and Strengthening Exercises
•  Restoration and Renewal
 
With this book as your guide, you’ll have the tools not just to live beyond breast cancer, but to live well and well beyond this challenge in your life!

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

528 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful, with a focus on life beyond initial treatment.

[Kerri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend to all those that are going through treatment or have recently completed treatment. I wish I had read it about 6-12 months ago, but it still answered many questions for me. I may buy a copy for reference.

[Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

A breast cancer bible for information pre-treatment, during treatment, and post treatment. I appreciate that the language is straightforward. It's a great starting point for conversations with your doctor.

[Erika · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book, written by my radiation doctor, was filled with great advice and useful knowledge.