Vladimir Lange
1 A necessity for the newly diagnosed woman.
This is a wonderful book, packed with information, in a very easy to read format. There are 12 chapters:
Facing Breast Cancer; Breast Cancer Basics; Diagnosis and Staging; Surgery; Reconstruction; Radiation; Chemo; Hormonal Therapy; alternative treatments; Clinical Trials; Life after Cancer; A guide for your partner. Each chapter explains what the chapter is about, e.g. What is chemo? How is it given? How it Works. Side Effects. Common Chemo drugs.
This book is unique in that it has testimonials throughout from women, and their partners. It also has terrific drawings. I purchased a LOT of books when I was diagnosed. This was the book that I went to during my chemo and before surgery, to really find out what was going on. It is difficult to know what questions to ask your oncologist or surgeon, when everything is new. This book helps you prepare and should give you the confidence to make treatment decisions about your life. Highly, highly recommended.
2 If You Only Buy One Book....
A little over 2 years ago, I was diagnosed with stage 3 lobular breast cancer. I was given this book shortly after the diagnosis by a nurse in the hospital where I work. It is the nuts and bolts of breast cancer, from the staging to the procedures with clear drawings, specific detailed information, and personal notations from women who have been where we are. It went everywhere with me-from chemo to radiation and the multiple surgeries I had. With this information, I had to face very few surprises. The drains left in place after the mastectomy are explained in detail. Radiation is presented clearly and realistically. There are photographs and drawing of how the chest looks after a mastectomy. The book takes some of the fear out of cancer treatment and replaces it with knowledge and advice. if you can only afford one book on the subject of breast cancer, this is the one I would recommend.
3 The best and most complete book on breast cancer.
If you can only afford to buy one book on breast cancer than this is the one!
This book is packed full of beautiful graphics and pictures of real breast cancer patients and their stories. A true and sensitive approach of their journey with breast cancer.
The medical details presented in this book reveal breast cancer treatment in an easy to understand and concise manner. The medical information is technically accurate and explicit. No book on breast cancer gives as much information in such a concise and precise presentation.
This book deals with all phases of a "breast cancer diagnosis". Included are chapters that highlight how a person deals with the feelings of a breast cancer diagnosis, how to share the news with loved-ones, friends and co-workers, how to create a supportive network, gathering the information needed to make informed decisions, and how to actively participate in the treatment plan.
There is clear information on breast anatomy, cancer cell growth, biopsy, diagnosis and staging, surgical treatment, reconstruction options, chemotherapy and radiation treatments and of course, hormonal therapy. This book also has actual pictures of post-surgical breasts and the results of reconstruction. There is also a chapter about complementary and alternative treatments to assist the patient in battling cancer. The final chapters focus on life after cancer and a special section for your partner.
I recommend this book as a must to every person I know who is facing the challenges of breast cancer, breast surgery and finally for life after cancer.
Beautifully done. Parents of pre-teens and teenagers will find it helpful in explaining this disease to their children.
This book is a companion to an award winning CD-ROM that gives the patient the opportunity to trek on a virtual tour of breast cancer!
4 A READER FRIENDLY BOOK FOR COUPLES FIGHTING B.C.
ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF EGO MY WIFE FOUND OUT THAT SHE HAD B.C. WE ACTUALY HAD TO RESERCH AND LEARN WHAT B.C. WAS AND LOOKED FOR ANSWERS TO ALL OTHER QUESTIONS COUPLES WITH THIS PROBLEM HAVE. WELL WE CERTAINLY WISHED THAT WE HAD THIS BOOK A YEAR AND A HALF EGO SO WE COULD SPEND MORE TIME ON OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES. IN FACT I HAVE CALLED MY WIFE'S SURGEN AND HAVE ASKED HIM TO RECOMEND THIS BOOK TO ALL HIS FUTURE B.C. PATIENTS. UNLIKE OTHER RESOURSES THIS BOOK HAS A CHAPTER ESPECIALY WRITTEN FOR MEN HELPING THEIR WIVES FIGHTING B.C.. MIKE AND BITA NIA
5 Excellent, easy to read
I found the book very informative, easy to read and understand and treatments are current with what I am going through. The photographs and diagrams were very good. I would highly reccommend it to anyone as the first book you purchase about Breast Cancer.
6 A great help in understanding what your dr. is saying!
This book helped me understand the diagnosis, lab results, what to expect from surgery and chemo.
The diagrams are of great help and the pictures were important. Thanks to the women who modelled, I was able to show my husband what the scar would look like before he saw it on me! That helped soften the experience.
There have been a few new things available in treatments since the book was written, but overall it is a must-have book for those wanting to understand what is going on with themselves or those they love.
7 a book that social workers can recommend to patients
My work in the mental health field often finds me treating cancer patients and it is wonderful to have this resource to offer them.
8 Excellent and informative for survivors and their families
"Be A Survivor" was recommended to me by a friend and I gave a copy to my mother, currently in remission for 16 years, and her best friend, recently diagnosed last December. Both women raved about the book, praising the fact it was the most informative and postive resource they had found. The factual yet personal tone of the book made them more receptive to the advice offered. As part of their support network, reading the book provided me with valuable insights and advice on how to better help them through their struggle.
9 objective, definitive, easy to use
My wife was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. We did a thorough search of the literature. Be a Survivor was the most objective and informative book we found. Highly recommended for anyone looking for help with this difficult decision.
10 impressed. will order copies for my patients
Be a Survivor looks excellent. A visually appealing book that will not scare my patients. Teh information is so easy to follow, so clearly presented. It has helped me explain things to my patinets.
11 Must-have resource--factual, beautiful, warm, personal.
"Be A Survivor" is a must-have resource for any woman diagnosed with breast cancer, and her family and friends. It's filled with information and beautiful graphics, yet it is warm and personal. Most important, it's objective--based on information from experts across the country, rather than on one doctor or one medical center. Dr. Lange, whose wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, wrote the book from his perspective as a physician specializing in patient-education, and as a husband and father who has "been there."
