Contents

• 1. Finding and Reacting To a Lump
• 2. Physical, Emotional, and Psychosocial Effects of Breast Cancer
• 3. Types of Breast Cancer and Treatments
• 4. Breast Reconstruction
• 5. Holistic and Alternative/ Complementary Treatments
• 6. Effects of Breast Cancer on Couple Relationships
• 7. Effects of Breast Cancer on Children and Other Family Members
• 8. Relationships with Health Care Professionals
• 9. Communicating about Breast Cancer
• 10. Coping with the Breast Cancer Experience
• 11. Supportiveness of Family, Friends, and Community
• 12. Coping by Looking and Feeling Attractive
• 13. Coping with Medical Forms and Insurance
• 14. Coping with Recovery
• 15. Opportunity for Growth
• 16. Coping with Death
• 17. Survival Guidelines for the Woman with Breast Cancer
• 18. Survival Guidelines for Spouse/Partner, Children, and Other Family Members
• 19. Guidelines for Friends
• Appendix C Questions to Ask Doctors
• Appendix D Procedures for Detecting Breast Cancer
• Appendix E Precautions for Avoiding Lymphedema
• Appendix F Bill of Rights for Cancer Patients and Family Members
• Appendix G Twenty-five Practical Tips You Can Use to Help Those Facing Serious Illness