The Not-So-Scary Breast Cancer Book: Two Sisters' Guide from Discovery to Recovery

Sisters Carolyn Ingram and Leslie Gebhart, both breast cancer survivors, have also been the source of primary support for each other -- they've lived both sides and now have written the book they wish they'd had. The authors' empathy and presence warmly invite the reader to explore this difficult topic. Diagnosed at separate times, these close sisters dealt with this often-terrifying disease very differently; their unique perspectives validate their readers' experiences, gently nudge them into appropriate action, give them perspective and offer hope. Their book covers topics such as diagnosis, body, emotions, mind, spirit, relationships, and passage of time. Grief and fear are discussed, as are less obvious issues, including how to handle other people's reactions, understand what the doctors tell you, keep the rest of your life going, let others support you, and find ways to cope.