A Candle Loses Nothing...

It is our belief that knowledge is power. And it is this power that you will need to beat a dreadful disease like cancer. We discovered what little we knew about breast cancer was simply not enough. Our sometimes frantic search for information in books and on the web took some strange and frightful turns, as we sorted through truths and half truths.  We have compiled a list of the best books and best sites that we found to be the most helpful .  “A candle loses nothing when used to light another one”₁ - may our journey light your way.

₁. Author Unknown

Just Get Me Through This - The Practical Guide to Breast Cancer by Deborah Cohen

This was the first book I really connected to and was like a bible to me during the scariest times. It was also a great comfort to those who love me especially the sections for family and caretakers. I still find    myself referring back to it through the many stages of breast cancer and have recommended this to many friends - what ever age they may be all have said that they found it beneficial. 

Dr Susan Love’s Breast Book (4th Edition) by Dr Susan  M. Love and  Karen Lindsey

 To be totally honest I did not hear about this book until after my first mastectomy and

chemotherapy was completed but I do wish I had known of it earlier. It is written by a well

respected female doctor with a specialty in breast health and filled with honest practical advice.

Life in the Balance: My Journey with Breast Cancer by Dr. Marla Shapiro

This book was released after the initial shock and fear had passed but my Mom recommended it to me. She had actually read it twice wanting to really understand all I was going through. Dr Marla touched on the fear, pain and emotions of the complete journey from diagnosis to finishing reconstruction, with the brutal honesty that only someone who has gone through this really can.

Susan G Komen for the Cure 

If you only visit one web site about breast cancer the Susan G. Komen site is the one to choose. In the hours and days following my diagnosis I searched the web in total frustration until I remembered the Komen name. Factual and helpful information paired with interactive videos have me singing the praises of www.komen.org and recommending this site to all the Pink Warriors I know and to those who love them.

Amazon.com

Amazon is not a breast cancer site but rather a wonderful way to research all the books and  resources that are available for you. We are not affiliated with Amazon or any of the other books or sites listed. However their services were invaluable to us and so we continue to research and purchase our books, cd’s or dvd’s at www.amazon.ca  or  www.amazon.com.