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A Dietitians Cancer Story by Diana Dyer; Ann Arbor: WA: Swan Press. 2001. ISBN: 0-9667238-1-3. The author includes menus, shopping lists and how to maintain an anti-cancer diet. This book describes the author's personal recovery path, with her lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, medications as well as other techniques that should be viewed as complimentary to conventional medicine.

After Cancer: A Guide to Your New Life by Wendy Schlessel Harpham, M.D.; Harper Collins Publishers, Inc.: 1995. ISBN: 0060976780. Written by a physician who is also a cancer survivor, this book addresses the practical issues and the psychosocial elements of recovery after cancer treatment. It provides concrete examples to help survivors deal with emotions.

Beautiful Again: Restoring Your Image and Enhancing Body Changes by Jan Willis; Health Press: 1994. ISBN: 0929173139. A good resource for improving self-esteem through the management of a negative physical appearance associated with disability, illness and medical treatment.

Be Prepared: The Complete Financial, Legal and Practical Guide for Living with a Life-Challenging Condition by David S. Landay; 1998. ISBN: 0312180489. 2nd Edition 2000. ISBN: 0312253745. A guidebook intended to help persons with a life-challenging condition, as well as their families and friends, cope with the financial, legal and practical issues of illness, disability and death.

Dancing in Limbo: Making Sense of Life After Cancer by Glenna Halvorson-Boyd and Lisa K. Hunter; Jossey-Bass Publishers: 1995. ISBN: 0787901032. This book offers inspiration, affirmation and straight from the heart talk about the questions that haunt cancer survivors. It is filled with deeply moving insights into the triumphs of cancer survivors who have transformed the threat of death into a celebration of life.

Essential Exercises for Breast Cancer Survivors by Amy Halverstadt and Andrea Leonard, 2000. Harvard Common Press. Boston, Massachusetts. ISBN: 1558321799. This book provides helpful exercise regimens for breast caner survivors, illustrating proper techniques at four levels (beginner to advanced). Gives a good overview of the types of breast cancers, breast anatomy, treatment and diagnosis. Uplifts and empowers the survivor to take charge of their life and health.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer by Marisa C. Weiss and Ellen Weiss; Times Books: 1998. ISBN: 0812930665. Written by a doctor, the book is based on the research and clinical results with patients. The book includes information on lymphedema, nutrition, employment, insurance and wills.

Lymphedema, A Breast Cancer Patient’s Guide to Prevention and Healing by Jeannie Burt and Gwen White: Publishers Press, 1999. ISBN: 0897932641. Written by a patient and physical therapist, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the lymphatic system and lymphedema. It focuses on prevention strategies, standard and unconventional treatment as well as a resource section. It includes anatomy pictures, massage techniques, bandaging and exercise routines. A reference and note section are also included in the back of the book.

Recovering from Breast Cancer by Diana Stumm: Alameda, CA: Hunter House Inc. Publisher, 1995. ISBN: 0-89793-180-7. This book addresses physical pain and emotional fear of post surgical treatment. A good reference for post surgical patients beginning physical therapy. The book is understandable and well organized from surgery, physical therapy, preparing for radiation and emotional issues.

Salud: A Latina's Guide to Total Health by Jane Delgado. (2002), HarperCollins Publishers Inc., ISBN: 0-06-000621-8. This guide to Latina wellness presents Hispanic women with much needed advice. Its well written, common sense format, coupled with the most recent research advances and everyday life stories of Latina women, should make informed health choices an easier task.

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