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16 October 2017
This is the second edition of this popular book by Robert E. Bristow, Terri L. Cornelison and F.J. Montz. It features detailed information on ovarian cancer diagnosis, treatment, pain management, integrative medicine, recovery, nutrition and genetic testing. Includes advice from women who have coped with the disease and treatments.
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9 October 2017
This book provides ideas for managing life after breast cancer, discussing relationships with the health care team, monitoring your health, lingering side effects and the psychological after effects. Includes information on fatigue, pain, hair and nails, foggy thinking, menopause, sleep, sexuality and intimacy, fertility, weight, and dealing with recurrence.
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28 September 2017
Andrea Fairbairn has written the book she wanted to read while she was going through chemotherapy. She wanted to read real life experiences, rather than medical information. This book is part journal and part handbook. It includes information and inspiration with topics including how chemo feels, what happens to your body, what happens when you
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18 July 2016
This joyful and positive book was created by women who have experienced breast cancer, and provides the information they wish they had had access to when they were diagnosed. It is a large format book featuring full-colour images. It offers so much more than pictures, as it is possible to search for women who have had specific
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15 June 2016
Created by dance instructor Sherry Lebed Davis and her two brothers, both gynaecologists, this program describes the use of exercise and dance, meditation and visualisation for healing following breast cancer treatment. (US, 2002)
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10 February 2016
This short book (from the Penguin Specials series) discusses life after cancer. In her usual easy-to-read, conversational tone, Dr Ranjana Srivastava tells post-treatment stories from people she has met, and answers common questions from cancer survivors, including topics such as long-term side effects, anxiety, depression, risk factors for other conditions, fertility, sexual health and advance care plans.
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10 February 2016
This picture book was written and illustrated by three siblings aged 14, 10 and six. It begins on the day of their mother's final chemotherapy treatment and follows her recovery and return to work. A very positive message of life returning to a 'new normal' after cancer treatment.
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14 July 2015
Dietitians give advice on making nutritional choices to strengthen the immune system and minimise the effects of cancer treatment.
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24 June 2015
Motivated by her own diagnosis with triple-negative breast cancer, health journalist Patricia Prijatel provides research-based information on the condition, the role of genetics, treatment options and strategies to reduce the risk of recurrence of triple negative breast cancer.
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