NEW EDITION OF UPLIFT
UPLIFT, for those of you who don't know, is my breast cancer book. Originally published five years ago, it came out in a 2nd Edition in 2003. The 3rd Edition, coming to bookstores any day now, has a gorgeous new cover and contains new material that celebrates not only the 5th Anniversary of the original publication, but the addition of five years to the survivor totals of many of the original contributors, who do, themselves, tell you what their lives are like now.
Formally titled, UPLIFT: Secrets From the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors, this book is filled with practical tips and upbeat anectdotes from breast cancer survivors of every age and walk of life. My proceeds have all gone to charity -- funding three years, now, of a breast surgery fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital.
If you know anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, I invite you to support this cause. Buy a book, send me a note, and I'll send you a book plate with the name of whomever you're giving it to. What better way to mark October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month than this?
Ah, but there is one better way. Schedule a mammogram. Mammograms save lives. One saved mine.
Comments
I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer 3 years ago. My mother had died from the disease about 30 years previously and I seemed to have spent a life time waiting to hear the news that it was my turn. To say I was devesatated was an understatement! Luckily I had a friend who was two months ahead of me in treatement and she lent me a copy of Uplift. I found it useful in everyway...consoling, comforting, informative and funny. I bought several copies to give to my own daughters and other friends who have since been diagnosed. I left a copy in the Oncology ward and the Radio Therapy Department. I feel this is the one book that really gets to grips with what it is like to be a woman fighting this disease on a day to day basis. I would recommend it to anyone who is currently suffering or who is a survivor or a relative..a truly great book. It was inspirational and gave me the realisation that I could and would fight this disease! It gave me the motivation and energy to walk 60km. round London to help raise funds for cancer research.
Posted by: Di Mussert | July 23, 2007 11:08 AM
I was diagnosed in April 2008, lumpectomy and lymph node removal done in mid-May. Bilateral mastectomy and lymph node dissection done in June. Chemo starting in July--this book was given to me by a friend who attended a "Cancer Stinks" party for me. I found it motivational and helpful. When the "darkness" begins to settle in during the light of day, I pick up the book look for my answer, get a chuckle and move on. Thank you for beginning this Sisterhood!
Posted by: Regina Bereswill | July 20, 2008 12:43 PM