Breast Cancer Survivors

According to the American Cancer Society there are over two million breast cancer survivors in the United States today. It's a very good thing that women are wonderful at sharing personal information and helping each other out with a statistic which dominates our landscape.

There are dozens of great books and videos that are written by women living with breast cancer. The common thread within each title is the personal experience and the invaluable inspiration of being transformed from victim into survivor.

Many offer practical advice about what is important to discuss with your doctor, how to talk with loved ones about your breast cancer, how to come to terms with your breast cancer surgery and how your life can be fulfilled by using your personal experiences with breast cancer in constructive ways. Breast cancer has a way of injecting an intense desire to live life to the fullest every day. Too bad we need such adversity to bring us to this point.

You may decide to join a breast cancer survivor's group in your community. There are many different groups to choose from. Some groups focus the group's attention on a physical activity like dragon boating or rowing. Some engage in arts and crafts. Others are professionally lead groups that focus on talking and writing. All include sharing and support. Check at your local cancer society or withyour medical professionals for a list of organizations near you.

The following videos may provide you with insight and inspiration:

My Left Breast (2000)

No Hair Day: Laughing (and Crying) Our Way Through Breast Cancer

The following book that has an excellent review:

Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors