Books on bOObs: A Guide to Your Girls

100 Questions & Answers About Breast Cancer, Zora Brown, LaSalle D. Leffall Jr., MD, with Elizabeth Platt (Jones & Bartlett, 2008) Well-organized book covering questions regarding breast cancer.

Breast Cancer: Society Shapes an Epidemic, Anne S. Kasper, Ph.D. and Susan J. Ferguson, Ph.D., Editors (St. Martin's Press, 2002) Enlightening essays that question whether breast cancer has become more a social, than medical disease.

Cancer Is a Bitch: (or, I’d Rather Be Having a Mid-Life Crisis), Gail Konop Baker (DeCapo, 2008) Illustrates how breast cancer impacts our roles as wives, mothers, lovers and friends. Gail Konop Baker’s candid recollections are also filled with extraordinary hope and humor. Witty, wise, and fun read!

Caring for Cynthia, A Caregiver’s Journey through Breast Cancer, Amy Blackburn (Verve Editions, 2008) A touching and true story of a woman’s journey through breast cancer, written and photographed by registered nurse, Amy Blackburn. Begins with long-blonde Cynthia pre-opt, to hairless in chemo, with a final shot of a short, smiling brunette wrapped in lace.

Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips, Kris Carr, with forward from Sheryl Crow (skirt! 2007) Hip, smart book of real-life cancer experiences, with advice from experts and everyday survivors.

The Breast Cancer Survival Manual: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Woman with Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer, 4th ed., John Link, MD, Carey Cullinan, MD, MPH, Jane Kakkis, MD, MPH, and James Waisman, MD (Owl Books, 2007) Comprehensive guide on cancer definitions, genetic testing, and the importance of getting a second opinion.

The Breast Cancer Survivor’s Fitness Plan, Carolyn M. Kaelin, MD, MPH, Francesca Coltrera, Josie Gardiner, and Joy Prouty (McGraw-Hill, 2007) Includes fitness plan, exercises, and how to deal with lymphedema, lumpectomy, mastectomy, and breast reconstruction.

Making the Breast of It, Overcoming Fear of Intimacy after Mastectomy, Lea Yekutiel (Who Am I Press, 2007) Encouraging and inspiring book on how to reclaim your sexuality after a mastectomy, and learn to love your new body. Lea Yekutiel provides tips on rebuilding your self-confidence and stories from men on and how they really feel about women’s bodies. For more info, visit Lea’s website, I Love My Breast Cancer.

WHOLE: 12 Principles for Rebuilding Life after Breast Cancer, Jacci Thompson-Dodd (Conch Shell Press, 2007) While other titles offer advice on overcoming the physical challenges of battling breast cancer, WHOLE provides concrete steps for strengthening one’s mental and spiritual faculties. Although directed to African-American survivors, this book is a practical and useful guide that will benefit every woman who has faced a major medical crisis, no matter her age or ethnicity.

Cancer Vixen: a True Story, Marisa Acocella Marchetto (Alfred Knopf, 2006) A funny and moving graphic novel about breast cancer.

Pink Ribbons, Inc.: Breast Cancer and the Politics of Philanthropy, Samantha King (University of Minnesota, 2006) How pink ribbons became associated with breast cancer charities and the history and impact of cause-related marketing.

My One Night Stand with Cancer: A Memoir, Tania Katan (Alyson Books, 2005) Young gay woman’s hilarious, enlightening, and inspiring memoir about her battle with breast cancer at twenty-one and thirty-one years of age.

Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy, Geralyn Lucas (St. Martin’s Griffin, 2005) Empowering and funny memoir of one young woman’s battle with breast cancer. You can also download the movie based on the book at www.whyiworelipstick.com.

B.O.O.B.S.: A Bunch of Outrageous Breast Cancer Survivors Tell Their Stories of Courage, Hope and Healing, Ann Kempner Fisher (Cumberland House, 2004) Stories from ten different breast cancer survivors.

Breast Cancer Husband, Marc Silver (Rodale Books, 2004) A manual on managing a breast cancer diagnosis as a couple, with dos and don’ts for men.

Breast Cancer for Dummies, Ronit Elk, PhD, and Monica Morrow, MD (Wiley Publishing, 2003) Practical and readable book about breast cancer.

Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors, Barbara Delinsky (Washington Square Press, 2003) Collection of stories from breast cancer survivors, including women’s own survival secrets.

Reconstructing Aphrodite, Terry Lorant, Loren Eskenazi (Syracuse University Press, 2001) A beautiful and inspiring photojournal of breast cancer survivors.

The Breast Cancer Wars: Hope, Fear, and the Pursuit of a Cure in 20th Century America, Barron H. Lerner, MD (Oxford Press, 2001) A history of the struggle to find a cure for breast cancer, highlighting how medical professionals and activists changed the way we approach breast cancer today.

Just Get Me Through This! A Practical Guide to Coping with Breast Cancer, Deborah Cohan and Robert Gelfand, M.D. (Kensington Books, 2000) Informative and helpful guide for those diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.

On-line and print periodical devoted to the health and wellness of women.

Lymphedema products and support from a company devoted to research, design and development.

Information and resources on breast cancer, including clinical trials.

Information on the three-day walk benefiting breast cancer research.

Focused on prevention and identifying causes of breast cancer, including environmental sources.

Offers the latest best evidence-based guidance on breast cancer therapies for both professionals and informed patients.

Offers helpful and extensive discussion boards on specific issues related to breast cancer.

From artist and breast cancer survivor Barbara Minas, a beautiful desk calendar of pin-up girl style paintings.

Inspiring site with practical information on how to help friends diagnosed with breast cancer.

Founder of site is breast cancer survivor. After her surgery, she discovered she might develop lymphedema (swelling of the arms). Not liking the plastic medical bracelet they gave her in the hospital to help reduce this painful condition, she developed her own collection of jewelry-designed bracelets.

From the author of Making the Breast of It, Overcoming the Fear of Intimacy after Mastectomy, above.

Customer testimonial: They specialize in all things mammary, offering the right kind of support for survivors of breast cancer. It’s nice to know there's a niche store for survivors seeking support, sexy alternatives & swimsuits for life beyond breast cancer.

MedicineWorld.org’s breast cancer page. Provides resources on how to assess your personal risk.

Nation’s largest breast cancer advocacy group dedicated to funding breast cancer research.

Increases awareness about breast cancer and provides mammograms for women in need.

National Cancer Institute’s Breast Cancer page.

Susan Love, MD's comprehensive and very helpful website.

Fight breast cancer by funding research and education.

A project of Breast Cancer Action, Great resource for deciding how best to support non-profit breast cancer related organizations.

Information about breast cancer, therapies, and clinical trials.

Organization dedicated to ensuring that no one has to face breast cancer alone. They offer a 24 hour hotline for patients and their families.

Resources for young women with breast cancer.