Info & help

The following are resources compiled by Lisa that you may find useful on the topic of breast cancer (and in some cases, all cancers). If you are looking for information and support, this extensive list includes websites, books, magazines, and as of November 2009, BREAST CANCER BLOGS. Blogs are a huge source of information, support and knowledge for those going through breast cancer. If you have a favorite you’d like to recommend, please email me with the details. I will gradually add more to the list as I find and view them to determine if they offer something you may find helpful. My goal is to list blogs with a lot of content (unlike mine!). Some of these women have been writing about their breast cancer journey for over 2 years, so there’s lots of content for you to go through.

 If you have just been given a breast cancer diagnosis, please keep in mind that the best information comes from your oncologist and your medical team…remember what Oprah says: “Don’t believe everything you read!”. If you would like to recommend a website, email details to Lisa Rendall. Contact Lisa

Resources that are geared specifically toward young women and breast cancer are included and designated *YW*.

BREAST CANCER BLOGS: 

*YW*  “My Pink Ribbon”.  Finding a lump at 22, and diagnosed with breast cancer just after her 23rd birthday, Vancouver’s Janelle started her battle with breast cancer in April of 2010.   http://www.mypinkribbon.ca/

“Breast Cancer? But doctor…I hate pink!”  Ann was diagnosed with Stage 2 cancer in 2009 and calls herself “a breast cancer asskicker”. She’s based out of Sacramento, California and is a wife and mother to two boys. She is ER+ and Her2+. She posts on a regular basis. http://butdoctorihatepink.blogspot.com/

*YW* “Foob Babe’s Cancer Journey” Kara is a wife and mom to 4 boys ages 12-21 and is from Utah. Kara was diagnosed in August of 2008. She counted how many appointments she had in her first year - 83! She has been blogging since her diagnosis with Her2+ breast cancer.  Kara writes: “This is my cancer journal - I hope it helps someone. If you have questions or concerns, and you think I can help, please contact me. Cancer is an ugly monster.  Don’t expect my thoughts and feelings about what I’ve gone through to be calm and nice. Cancer sucks. Welcome to my thoughts.”    http://www.foobbabe.blogspot.com/

*YW* “One Breast Bouncing” 42 year old Raden Galoh is a 42 year old Islamic woman who blogs from Malaysia as she fights stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Her battle started in 2004, and she was diagnosed metastatic in 2008 with cancer in her liver and bones. A March 2010 scan has shown her mets are increasing in size, but in her own words she is ”calmer and still feeling upbeat about life even though incessant pains still attack anywhere in my body. Thanking Allah still”.  She insists that “metastasis is a test of my Faith, Love and Resilience” . She has been blogging since 2005 and I LOVE the name of her blog http://onebreastbouncing.blogspot.com/  “With only one breast left, I told myself to bounce and live strong. Hence, the blog name. Now, with many cancers in my body, I still seek the Mercy and Love from God to bounce and live strong”.

*YW* “Living with Cancer” is written by Daria from Edmonton, Alberta (Canada). Daria was diagnosed at the age of 39 in 2000 with Stage 2 ER+ breast cancer, had a recurrence in 2004, and in 2008 had another recurrence…this time it was stage 4 with the cancer moving to her lungs, liver and bones. She’s been blogging since 2008.  http://daria-livingwithcancer.blogspot.com/

*YW*  To Keep You, A Breast. Melissa was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2007 at the age of 29. Her blog has a lot of entries from the last two plus years since her diagnosis. www.melnorth.blogspot.com

 *YW*  The Cancer Warrior.   Mel is a radio talk show producer & co-host, and was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 at the age of 38. www.thecancerwarrior.blogspot.com

“Sue’s Escape from Cancerland” Sue was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in September 2008 at the age of 54. She is a mother of three, wife of 1 (her words, not mine!) and a grandmother to “2.5″, so I’m assuming another grandbaby is on the way.  Sue describes her blog as a place where “you will find my journey into the scary world of cancer and my struggles to emerge from it.” She blogs regularly! http://suzannekesten2.blogspot.com/

*YW* “The Journey (Part 2)”  Tasha is a young Alberta mother and wife who has gone through more than you could ever fathom. Not only has Tasha battled breast cancer at a young age…her husband Ryan has fought brain cancer for 12 and a half years. Ryan was a pilot, but cancer took that away from him. Tasha and Ryan each have their own blog. Both are well worth reading and take you deep into the emotions of facing a reality you hoped you’d never have to face. Tasha’s blog can be found at: http://tashaengel.blogspot.com and Ryan’s blog “Ryan’s Path”,  is at:  http://ryanwesterman.blogspot.com

*YW* “My Journey with BRCA 2″ . Colleen is a young Canadian woman, a mother of 3 children and has worked in the breast cancer not-for-profit world for 15 years. Colleen has the breast cancer gene BRCA 2 and writes about the implications of living with a positive test result and to what lengths you’ll go to ensure you don’t get breast cancer. Very current and especially helpful for those who are BRCA 1 or 2 positive.  http://brcajourney.blogspot.com/

*YW* “Round Two - Bring it On!!!”. Kelly is a young American mother dealing with a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis after living 9 years cancer free after her initial breast cancer battle. She writes often and is very candid about her feelings and her life as a young mother, wife, and breast cancer patient trying to deal with the uncertainty that a metastatic diagnosis brings.  I highly recommend this blog if you are metastatic. https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kellybeerkircher

*YW*  My Wife with Cancer: a Husband’s Chronicle of an Unplanned Journey. Brian writes about wife Karen’s journey starting in April of 2009 so this is very current. Karen has triple negative breast cancer. www.mywifewithcancer.blogspot.com

*YW* My Not-so-Awesome Cancer Memoir:  Blog by 23 year old Cathy, starting in March of 2009 when she was diagnosed. www.itsnotsosrs.blogspot.com Cathy is Her2+, ER+, BRCA1/2 negative.

*YW*  Tough Titties. In June of 2007, 27 year old Lowry was diagnosed with breast cancer. In the spring of 2009 she had a recurrence. www.toughtitties.wordpress.com

CANADIAN WEBSITES:

www.saskcancer.ca  The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency’s website. Money raised through Lisa’s fundraising efforts goes to breast cancer research at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.

www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/your_health/well_wishes.htm
Website for the Saskatoon District Health Region. You can send well-wishes via email to someone you know in one of Saskatoon’s three hospitals.

*YW www.TellHER2.ca. A new website launched October 1, 2009 specifically designed for Canadians dealing with HER2+ breast cancer. You can connect with others, hear their stories, share your story, and get information on HER2+ breast cancer, a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer that affects 20-30% of breast cancer patients. Lisa Rendall is featured on this website in writing and in video. You will eventually be able to see the documentary “About Her” featuring Lisa & four other young Canadian women living with Her2+ breast cancer on this site. “About Her” premiered November 20, 2009 at the 2nd Annual Breast Fest Film Festival, a Rethink Breast Cancer Event.

*YW* www.rethinkbreastcancer.com  Rethink Breast Cancer is a Canadian charity helping young people who are concerned about and affected by breast cancer through innovative breast cancer education, research and support programs. Rethink is a national volunteer-driven registered charity with a bold, enterprising and entrepreneurial approach.

*YW* www.youngadultcancer.ca. A place where young adults dealing with cancer can connect, “share their sh*t” and support one another. If you’re used to people who are understanding, but not having people understand, this place was made for you.

*YW* www.cbcn.ca Website for the Canadian Breast Cancer Network. The CBCN is a survivor-directed, national network of organizations and individuals. CBCN is a national link between all groups and individuals concerned about breast cancer and continues to create more resources in support of young women.

www.caringvoices.ca An online support for breast cancer survivors across Canada. You can use this site to access current resources, learn about upcoming survivorship events, take part in chats and discussions and meet other survivors just like you.

www.sharingstrength.ca  A Canadian online resource and community for breast cancer that simplifies the process of finding information and support. The site connects Canadians affected by breast cancer with trusted organizations, their resources and support services.

*YW* www.breastcancernowwhat.ca Designed by young women, for young women and is a place for information, inspiration, comfort, and a sense of community. Geared to those under 45 years old. This site can reach over the miles to those in need wherever you are.

www.cbcf.org Website for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, the leading national volunteer-based organization in Canada dedicated to creating a future without breast cancer. Their fundraising – through the annual CBCF CIBC Run for the Cure, special events, corporate sponsorship and donations has enabled the Foundation to allocate millions of dollars in grants for breast cancer projects and services.

www.bcsc.ca Website for the Breast Cancer Society of Canada. Their mandate is to fund vital Canadian research into improving the detection, prevention and treatment of breast cancer as well as to ultimately find a cure and create awareness through education. Fundraising activities are organized with the highest ethical standards in the field of fundraising by people dedicated to the cause.

www.willow.org Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada is the only breast cancer support organization of it’s kind that provides free information and emotional support for those impacted by breast cancer. Call 1.888.778.3100 or email info@willow.org. Willow offers free support services to all Canadians via the support line. All calls are fielded by trained breast cancer survivors who can give emotional support and answer any of your questions to help you navigate the healthcare system.

www.curefoundation.com The CURE Foundation initiated National Denim Day in 1997. Since its inception, CURE has helped raise over 13 million dollars for breast cancer research, education and equipment.

www.cancer.ca Website for the Canadian Cancer Society, a national, community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.

www.bustingwithenergy.com Official website for Saskatoon’s and Saskatchewan’s only dragon boat team made up entirely of breast cancer survivors.

www.abreastinaboat.com The website for the first ever dragon boat team of breast cancer survivors. They started a world-wide movement and now over 100 teams are competing around the world. Their website lists all breast cancer survivor dragon boat teams around the world and in Canada.

www.pinkwarriorltd.com. Shop for a cure! You’ll find numerous items including hand-crafted jewellery, inspirational prints, cookbooks, greeting cards, and many other breast cancer awareness items. Money raised goes to the C95 Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Research.

www.lookgoodfeelbetter.ca A Canadian national non-profit program committed to helping women manage the appearance-related effects of cancer and its treatment. The program offers free workshops where women learn make-up tips, hair alternatives and go home with a complimentary kit of cosmetics and personal care products.

www.cbcf.org/breastcancer This section of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation website contains up-to-date information on breast health and breast cancer compiled from a variety of current sources and reviewed by breast cancer experts. It provides comprehensive overviews of a wide range of breast health and breast cancer topics, as well as links to sources of additional information.

*YW* www.cbcf.org/ontario/whataboutmykids What About my Kids? A guide for parents living with breast cancer provides helpful information on how to cope with the issues and challenges parents and children encounter throughout the breast cancer journey. Parents with breast cancer, support partners, caregivers, family members and friends can all benefit from this resource, available on the CBCF website.

www.drmarla.ca The website for Dr. Marla Shapiro.

www.abreastinthewest.ca A website featuring the Abreast in the West newsletter on-line. Also has back-issues on-line. Majority of articles are written by Dr. Karen Gelmon.

www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer is an independent organization funded by the federal government to accelerate action on cancer control for all Canadians.

www.wcbcf.ca The World Conference on Breast Cancer Foundation (WCBCF) is an incorporated organization, registered in Canada, dedicated to holding an international multi-disciplinary global conference on breast cancer every three years in Canada.

www.cancerview.ca Cancer View Canada connects Canadians to online services, information and resources for cancer control. It is an ever-evolving portal that brings together resources for cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and supportive, palliative and end-of-life care. Cancer View Canada also links people in the Canadian cancer community to each other. 

UNITED STATES WEBSITES

*YW* www.circusofcancer.org I just discovered this website after reading about Kelly Corrigan in Oprah. She wrote a book called “The Middle Place” and is also a breast cancer survivor. She started this website and this is a GREAT place to start if you or someone you know is newly diagnosed. The website is applicable to all ages and is filled with information, photos and step-by-step information on what to expect as you go through chemotherapy, radiation and more. Kelly must have taken her camera with her everywhere during her treatment because all the photos show exactly what to expect. Sometimes the scariest thing about chemo, radiation, and/or tests is that you don’t know what to expect…you don’t know what the room looks like, or how the test is done. This website even features information for when a friend has cancer…with lists of do’s and don’ts! I rate this site as EXCELLENT! Be prepared that you will see some photos of medical procedures!

*YW* www.youngsurvival.org The Young Survival Coalition (YSC) in the United States is the only international, non-profit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women and breast cancer. Started by 3 women who were all under 35 when they were diagnosed with breast cancer.

*YW* www.lbbc.org. Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) is dedicated to assisting you, whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment, recently completed treatment, are years beyond or are living with advanced (metastatic) disease. They are also there for your family members, caregivers, friends and healthcare providers to provide breast cancer information and support. As a national education and support organization, their goal is to improve your quality of life and help you take an active role in your ongoing recovery or management of the disease, regardless of educational background, social support or financial means.

*YW* www.mbcnetwork.org Metastatic Breast Cancer Network. A national independent advocacy group of and for individuals with metastatic breast cancer. Giving those living with stage 4 breast cancer a greater voice in the breast cancer community.

*YW* www.feelyourboobies.com Feel Your Boobies started out with a fun t-shirt, but has evolved into a call to action for women young and not-so-young to get in touch with their body and know what’s normal for them.

*YW* www.lymphedivas.com LympheDIVAs fashions: medically correct compression apparel for the savvy breast cancer survivor.

www.cancer.gov Website for the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Find valuable cancer-related information of all kinds. For the general public, patients, and health professionals, they offer consumer-oriented information on a wide range of topics as well as comprehensive descriptions of research programs and clinical trials.

*YW* www.facingourrisk.org FORCE - Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered. A website designed to improve the lives of individuals and familes affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.

*YW* www.pinkribbongirls.org Pink Ribbon Girls is a specific group for young women dealing with breast cancer. Through this non-profit organization, young women are offered education and awareness for early detection, support and an outlet to express fears through an online support network of survivors, private message boards, and electronic newsletters.

www.networkofstrength.org Network of Strength. (formerly Y-ME). Their mission is to ensure, through information, empowerment and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone. A trusted resource for 30 years, from articles to peer counselors, Network of Strength keeps you informed.

*YW* www.fertilehope.org  Founded in October 2001, Fertile Hope is a national, non-profit organization based out of the U.S. that is dedicated to providing reproductive information, support and hope to cancer patients and survivors whose medical treatments present the risk of infertility.

www.breastcancer.org  A non-profit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer.
Their mission is to help women and their loved ones make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast cancer, so they can make the best decisions for their lives.
 
www.herceptin.com A website by the makers of Herceptin. Learn more about this revolutionary drug.

www.her2support.org A website for the support of women on Herceptin.

www.imaginis.com Imaginis is a comprehensive resource for information and news on breast cancer and related women’s health topics. The site contains thousands of pages of detailed, physician-edited health information and the content is continually updated and growing. Complicated medical terms are explained in everyday language to help you understand options and make informed decisions on prevention and treatment.

www.thinkbeforeyoupink.org A project of Breast Cancer Action in the U.S. Unfortunately breast cancer has become the poster child of corporate cause-related marketing campaigns, as companies try to boost their image and their profits by connecting themselves to a good cause. Think Before you Pink! Before opening your wallet for these marketing campaigns ask yourself: How much money goes to the cause? What is it supporting? How is it being raised? And will it truly affect the fight against breast cancer? Make sure you know what your money is actually supporting.

www.findacure.org Official site of The Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund in the U.S.

www.menagainstbreastcancer.org  Men Against Breast Cancer (MABC), based in the U.S. is the first national non-profit organization to provide targeted support services to educate and empower men to be effective caregivers when breast cancer strikes a female loved one; as well as, target and mobilize men to be active participants in the fight against breast cancer. Their philosophy is to gain the support of the whole family to help the patient, with special emphasis on the important role of the husband/partner in caring for the woman he loves. At the same time, MABC recognizes and supports that the ultimate decisions regarding treatment and care are those of the patient.

www.komen.org The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was founded on a promise made between two sisters – Susan Goodman Komen and Nancy Goodman Brinker. Suzy was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1978, a time when little was known about the disease and it was rarely discussed in public. Before she died at the age of 36, Suzy asked her sister to do everything possible to bring an end to breast cancer. Nancy kept her promise by establishing the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in 1982 in Suzy’s memory.

www.susanlovemd.org In 2005, she published the fourth edition of Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book, termed “the Bible for women with breast cancer” by the New York Times. Susan M. Love has one goal for the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation: to eradicate breast cancer within our lifetime

www.laf.org Official website of the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The man who made “LiveStrong” a household word.

www.chemocare.com Skater Scott Hamilton’s chemotherapy website offers the latest chemo information for cancer patients and their families, caregivers and friends. An excellent resource for those who will be undergoing chemotherapy; explains what chemotherapy is, includes a comprehensive list of chemotherapy drugs, how to manage side effects, and eating well during chemotherapy.

*YW* www.gaycentre.org/health/lci The Lesbian Cancer Initiative is here to help if you are a lesbian, bisexual woman, transgender person or caregiver dealing with a cancer diagnosis, as you face unique challenges.  Their free services include information and referral, short-term counselling & support groups. LCI is part of The Centre (www.gaycenter.org) for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

OTHER RESOURCES (in Saskatchewan & Western Canada)

HOPE Cancer Help Centre Saskatoon, SK  www.hopecent.sasktelwebsite.net

Breast Cancer Action Saskatchewan  E 2318 Assiniboine Ave. E Regina, SK S4V 2P5
Email: bcas@sasktel.net  www.bcask.ca

Busting with Energy Saskatchewan’s only breast cancer survivor dragon boat team. www.bustingwithenergy.com

Bosom Buddies An exercise group through the City of Saskatoon, and held at the Saskatoon Field House. Check the Saskatoon Leisure Guide for more information or contact the Field House.

Abreast in the West  Produced by the Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC & Yukon. 565 West 10th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 4J4 Fax: 604-708-2009 Info@abreastinthewest.ca  Or check the website at www.abreastinthewest.ca

MAGAZINES:

Mamm: Women, Cancer & Community

An excellent magazine dedicated to serving women of all ages with breast cancer and gynecologic cancer. They report on new treatments and the latest research advances. The magazine also gives a voice to the realities of living with cancer and provides the tools needed to manage the disease. Visit their website at www.mamm.com. To subscribe you must phone them at 1-877-668-1800.

In Stride: Breast Cancer & the Road to Recovery
 
A free Canadian magazine that offers Canadian women up-to-date information on breast cancer treatment, coping and support. Contributors include oncologists from across Canada and 1 survivor story per issue. It’s published approx 3-4 times/year. This magazine is free because of an unrestricted educational grant by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca Canada Inc. For a free subscription or information, contact instride@parkpub.com
 
In Stride
400 McGill Street, Floor 3
Montreal, QC H2Y 9Z9

Beyond

A “special edition” magazine (U.S. publication). Published by Meredith Corporation, publisher of Better Homes & Gardens. Please note that “beyond” is only available at the newsstand – no subscription is available. You have to keep an eye out for it. The magazine features very good cutting-edge information and informative articles.

BOOKS:

*YW* “It takes a Worried Man” by Brendan Halpin
  2002
Published by: Random House (Canada); Villard Books (New York, N.Y.) www.villard.com. This is a down-to-earth account of what it’s like to be the husband of someone diagnosed with breast cancer. Young, attached to his wife and decidedly neurotic about each and every health issue, Brendan Halpin is suddenly brought face-to-face with cancer when his wife is diagnosed. The book is a good read for everyone. Especially for those who need to cope not with their own illness, but that of someone they love. (Includes language that may be offensive to some.)

“In Cancer Land: Living Well is the Best Revenge” by Libby Znaimer
2007
Published by: Key Porter Books (Canada). Written by Canadian journalist, television broadcaster, radio executive, and National Post columnist Libby Znaimer.  

“Life in the Balance: My Journey with Breast Cancer” by Dr. Marla Shapiro
2006, 2007 (Paperback)
Published by: Harper Collins (Canada). Written by a woman known simply as Dr. Marla, a Canadian physician. Dr. Marla Shapiro is also a medical consultant for CTV National News & Canada AM, and a columnist for The Globe & Mail. She also hosted the show “Balance: Television for Living Well”. (The show was cancelled after two successful seasons but can be seen in re-runs on CTV and other Canadian cable channels.)

“A Breast Cancer Husband: How to Help Your Wife (and Yourself) Through Diagnosis, Treatment and Beyond” by Mark Silver
2004
Published by: Rodale Books
When Marc Silver’s wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, he was far from a perfect caregiver. Drawing upon his skills as a consumer journalist at U.S. News & World Report, he wrote “Breast Cancer Husband”. Marc is a great believer in the motto of the breast cancer husband: “Shut up and listen.” Marc wished he had a book to guide him even though many publishers told him that “men don’t buy self-help books”. He was sure this was one book guys would buy–and if they didn’t, their wives would buy it for them.
www.breastcancerhusband.com

“Intimacy After Cancer: A Woman‘s Guide” by Dr. Sally Kydd and Dana Rowett
2006
Published by: Big Think Media. This book focuses on the human side of cancer, addresses the general description of intimacy and why it is an important topic for cancer patients and survivors. It also deals with common intimacy issues after a cancer diagnosis and proposes solutions for rekindling libido and facilitating open communication. The book also recounts shared personal and intimate stories of cancer survivors.
www.intimacyaftercancer.com

*Lisa recommends any books by Dr. Robert Buckman. Dr. Buckman is a breast cancer oncologist at Toronto’s Princess Margaret Hospital. His books are not specific to breast cancer but are geared toward the cancers in general. Look for the updated versions of his books, as he has recently updated one or two of them. For more information see Dr. Buckman’s website, www.drbuckman.com

“Cancer is a Word, Not a Sentence” by Dr. Robert Buckman
2006
Published by: Key Porter (Can); Firefly (U.S.); Harper Collins (U.K.) A practical and helpful guide for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with one of the 200 or more cancers, and who is feeling bewildered and frightened. This book explains why the word cancer is so frightening and helps you get past the word to understand your own situation and the treatment options.

“What You Really Need to Know About Cancer” by Dr. Robert Buckman
2005
Published by: Key Porter (Can) This comprehensive and complete guide explains the common types of cancer with detailed discussions of the disease, the factors that affect the future, treatment options and more. There are major sections on chemotherapy and radiotherapy and on living with and coping with cancer and treatment. It is written in an easily accessible and intelligent style with many illustrations and is a companion volume to ‘Cancer is a Word, Not a Sentence’.

“Not Dead Yet: An Unauthorized Autobiography” by Dr. Robert Buckman
1999
Published by: Doubleday Bantam (Can) Actually a serious book disguised as a funny one. A survey of the first 50 years of the author’s life (including two major bouts with serious illness). The funny bits are very funny, the thoughtful bits are very thought-provoking.

“I Don’t Know What to Say: How to Help & Support Someone who is Dying” by Dr. Robert Buckman
1988
Published by: Key Porter (Canada, U.S., U.K., Australia, Italy, Sweden & 12 others) A practical guide to help families and friends of someone who is dying.

“Magic or Medicine? An Investigation Into Healing” by Dr. Robert Buckman
1993
Published by: Key Porter (Can); Prometheus (U.S.) An in-depth look at why complementary medicines are rising so fast in popular appeal and whether they actually provide effective treatment of diseases or simply make the people who take them feel much better. Based on the award-winning television series of the same name.

“Her2: the Making of Herceptin, a Revolutionary Treatment for Breast Cancer” by Robert Bazell.
1998
Published by: Random House (Canada, U.S.)
About the making and development of the revolutionary breast cancer drug Herceptin.

“Advanced Breast Cancer: A Guide to Living with Metastatic Disease” by Musa Mayer
Published by: O’Reilly & Associates. (U.S.)
1998
The most recent version of this book was updated in 1998. Features information mixed with stories of different patient’s breast cancer stories, including one man. Can be a very depressing and sad book, and many of the people featured have passed away. Much of the treatment information is out of date if indeed the last edition was published in 1998.