With the Help of Our Friends from France: Stabilizing and Living with Advanced Breast Cancer, 2nd Edition 2007

By Carol Silverander

Upon learning that her breast cancer had spread, Silverander was given a three percent chance of beating the disease. This is the story of how she came to think about cancer in a different way, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0976831619
• ISBN13: 9780976831617
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: CMS Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.6" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great Resource for Someone Diagnosed With Stage 3-4 BC

I don't normally write reviews, but this book warrants one wholeheartedly. My mother was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 BC and I bought the book for myself, with the intent to read a patient's own life story and learn more about alternative treatments. I read the book in one sitting and immediately sent it off to my mother. It has been a source of TREMENDOUS comfort to her because this book is like having a friend who's 'been there' and makes everything just a little less scary because she's read about it ahead of time. A lot of books out there are targeted towards women with early stage BC (1 or 2)...this is a GREAT book for women with Stage 3 and 4 BC. I wholeheartedly recommend it. My mother references it all the time...I'm buying a replacement copy for myself.

A "must read" for cancer patients and those close to them

This book would not only be a very informative read for any woman dealing with breast cancer, but truly would be helpful to nearly any cancer patient. The author has written the book from her perspective and experiences with advanced breast cancer, but she touches on issues that many cancer patients face (the initial shock of diagnosis, the disparity in examination and treatment thoroughness among doctors, chemotherapy, decision making and long-term treatment options, alternative treatments, etc.). Being someone close to a cancer patient/survivor, I found the book to be very informative and helpful in gaining some insight as to what a cancer patient goes through (mentally and physically). Mechanically, the book flows nicely and is an easy read. It can be finished in an afternoon. The chapter on endobiogene is worth the price of the book alone and should be read by every cancer patient and every doctor and/or med student.

Wonderful

I'm not surprised this book is getting such good reviews so quickly. It is very intelligent and highly readable. What's unique about this one is that it breaks down the complex "meta-language" doctors use about Cancer into information that anyone who isn't a doctor (or scientist for that matter) can actually understand! It really helps level the ground of communication and understanding between a doctor and patient. To boot, while Ms. Silverander comes off as very intelligent, astute and level headed, her tone throughout the book is also very human and actually quite sweet. At the end of reading this book (it's a quick read!) you feel like you know her personally and want to thank her. So, thank you.

So Interesting and Easy Reading Too!

This book is packed full of helpful information about the author's treatment of breast cancer. It shows the pitfalls to avoid but most importantly it introduced me to a new and innovative treatment called,Endobiogeny--which is based on plant therapies. I liked it so well, I'm buying a couple as gifts.

Wonderful

This book went a long way to further my understanding of available treatments, options, and the emotional rollercoster cancer can put one through. It's also an incredibly inspirational story of the strength and determination of Carol Silverander as she fought and continues to fight stage 4 breast cancer, surpassing all expectations. If you have cancer, or are close to someone who does you should read this book.