The Thinking Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer: Take Charge of Your Recovery and Remission - Softcover

Maker, Janet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0997661917 ISBN 13: 9780997661910

Publisher: Jane Thomas Press, 2017

Synopsis

When Dr. Janet Maker was diagnosed in 2011, she, like most people, knew almost nothing about breastcancer. What she did know is that she didn’t feel safe simply following her doctors’ advice. She needed tounderstand for herself all her treatment options, the statistical outcomes for each option, and all thepotential side effects, so she could make informed decisions. Because of her academic background andexpertise as a researcher, she discovered a great deal about the disease and its treatments that few laypeople are aware of.The Thinking Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer is the story of her journey and the things she learned alongthe way. This information helped her to make informed decisions about her treatment, and it also helpedher to make the lifestyle changes that she hopes will keep her in remission. This is the book she wished shehad before, during, and after her treatment.Topics that will help readers take charge of their recovery include how to find the best doctors andhospitals; how to build a support system; and pros and cons of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, andhormones. Topics that will help readers stay in remission include how to make the body less receptive tocancer, including changes in diet, exercise, supplements, and stress reduction. Readers may not make thesame decisions that Dr. Maker did, but the information in the book will empower them to make thedecisions they consider best for themselves and their loved ones.

About this title

About the Author

Janet Maker's newest book, The Thinking Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, will be published in early 2017. The book describes her experience with breast cancer treatment in 2011. Because she has a background in research, she found out a great deal that other people don't know. Rather than passively following her doctors' advice, she was able to make more informed decisions to give herself a better chance to recover and stay in remission. Readers might make different decisions than she did, but the information will empower them to make the decisions that are best for them. Dr. Maker retired in 2003 from a distinguished career as a professor and author of leading textbooks in the field of College Reading. At her website, you can subscribe to her free weekly newsletter which will keep you up to date about breast cancer, and her biweekly blog which features topics of interest to everyone affected by breast cancer. The website also has a list of important resources, and you can contact Dr. Maker personally there: twgbreastcancer.com

Edition details

• Publisher: Jane Thomas Press
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0997661917
• ISBN 13: 9780997661910
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 360