They come from different backgrounds and from professions as varied as medicine, education, and entertainment, but these ten women share one thing in common: They all have breast cancer. This book describes their experiences, exploring their initial fear, rage, and uncertainty, and reveals how each eventually coped, in her own way, with her diagnos

This book features step-by-step tactics to help women handle the emotional, sexual, and occupational impact of breast cancer and includes practical information on finding proper health care, locating support groups, and more. .

Winner of the 2003 American Society of Journalists and Authors' June Roth Memorial Award for Health and Medical Books. An authoritative book with new lifesaving strategies for those at risk and those already diagnosed.

Lung cancer kills more women than breast cancer, more men than prostate cancer—because it's usually found too late. Claudia Henschke's groundbreaking research on early diagnosis, published in The Lancet, made headlines worldwide. Now, for the first time, she offers specific recommendations based on her latest findings: who needs to be checked, where to be tested, and what to expect. Dr. Henschke and coauthor Peggy McCarthy, a leading patient advocate, provide up-to-the-minute information on diagnosis, treatment, and survival, accompanied by inspiring words from survivors.

The book describes how the lungs work and how cancer develops. Questionnaires pinpoint risk factors (including past as well as current smoking) and the sometimes surprising symptoms, like back pain or swollen fingertips, that can signal a problem. Henschke and McCarthy explain how to remain healthy, active, and pain-free during and after treatment. They also address emotional and practical concerns, such as coping with guilt and dealing with insurance.

"A comprehensive, easy-to-read guide about all aspects of lung cancer"—Oncology Times

"This important book is a must-read for current and former smokers."—Paul Bunn, President, American Society of Clinical Oncologists

"[A] high quality and timely guide. This book should be recommended to all those confronting a lung cancer diagnosis."—Diane Blum, Executive Director, Cancer Care, Inc.

"A must read for anyone with lung cancer or who may develop lung cancer....as practical and up to date [info] as you can find."—Pearl Moore, RN, MN, FAAN, Chief Executive Officer, Oncology Nursing Society

"This unique reference text is must reading for those confronted with—or worried about—a lung cancer diagnosis."—Harvey I. Pass, MD, Chief, Thoracic Oncology, Karmanos Cancer Institute

"Innovative educational programs for healthcare professionals and consumers."—P. Jo An Loren, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief, Innovative Medical Education Consortium

"If you or someone you care about is at risk, I highly recommend this informative and useful tool."—Deanna Menesses, Executive Director, Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support and Education

"This book will be invaluable to those diagnosed with the illness and their many loved ones."—Cheryl Healton, President and CEO, American Legacy Foundation

"A comprehensive, vitally important book that can save thousands of lives in educating people for early detection and treatment."—Priscilla Dewey Houghton

"The sheer volume of information presented here is the strength of this comprehensive manual....An excellent resource."—Publishers Weekly

They come from different backgrounds and from professions as varied as medicine, education, and entertainment, but these ten women share one thing in common: They all have breast cancer. This book describes their experiences, exploring their initial fear, rage, and uncertainty, and reveals how each eventually coped, in her own way, with her diagnosis.In addition to these inspiring stories, "Breast Cancer? Let Me Check My Schedule " also features step-by-step tactics to help women handle the emotional, sexual, and occupational impact of this disease and includes practical information on finding proper health care, locating support groups, and more. It is a vital resource for women who aren't ready to relinquish control of their lives to cancer.

An authoritative book with new lifesaving strategies for those at risk and those already diagnosed.

Lung cancer kills more women than breast cancer, more men than prostate cancer. This authoritative book presents new lifesaving strategies for those already diagnosed and those at risk (including ex-smokers).

Lung cancer is deadly because it's usually found late. Dr. Claudia Henschke's groundbreaking research on early diagnosis, published in Lancet, made headlines worldwide. Now, for the first time, she offers specific recommendations based on her latest findings: who needs to be checked and how to get tested.

People with lung cancer often are told, "Nothing can be done." Not so! Dr. Henschke and coauthor Peggy McCarthy, a leading patient advocate, provide up-to-the-minute advice, along with inspiring quotes from survivors.

If lung cancer has touched your life—or if you have reason for concern—this comprehensive and compassionate book can help:

• Understand how the lungs work and how cancer develops.
• Pinpoint risk factors and the sometimes surprising symptoms, like back pain or swollen fingertips, that can signal a problem.
• Learn how to find the best doctors and the latest treatments.
• Remain healthy, active, and pain-free during and after treatment.
• Cope with emotional and practical concerns, such as telling the children, dealing with guilt, and getting the most out of your insurance.

"Provides people with lung cancer and their family members with the information they need to understand the disease, evaluate treatment choices, and use community resources. This book should be recommended to all those confronting a lung cancer diagnosis."—Diane Blum, executive director, Cancer Care, Inc.

"This important book is a must-read for current and former smokers, others at risk, individuals with newly diagnosed lung cancer, and their family and friends."—Paul Bunn, M.D., director, University of Colorado Health Sciences Cancer Center; president, American Society of Clinical Oncologists

"This book is . . . for anyone with lung cancer or who may develop lung cancer. The information is as practical and up to date as you can find. The authors' insights help to marshal support for people with lung cancer and to allay the personal blame society wrongly applies to them."—Pearl Moore, RN, MN, FAAN, chief executive officer, Oncology Nursing Society

"Bravo! Finally a book for the many men and women who are diagnosed with cancer each year. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women. This book will be invaluable to those diagnosed with the illness and their many loved ones."—Cheryl Healton, Dr. P.H., president and CEO, American Legacy Foundation

"An invaluable resource, offering information, support, and hope. I wish this outstanding book had been available when I was diagnosed. Everyone touched by lung cancer should read it."—Karen Parles, editor and webmaster of Lungcanceronline.org