"Helping Your Mate Face Breast Cancer"

Tips for becoming an effective support partner.

Author: Judy C. Kneece, RN, OCN

Copyright 2007

A breast cancer support partner's guide to understanding:

-the emotional response of mates, children, and themselves

-how to promote the physical and emotional recovery of a mate

-how to tell the children

-surgical and treatment options to be considered

-how to recognize side effects of treatment and understand their management

-how to effectively communicate during a crisis

Also includes:

-inspirational and emotional support

-new focus group data on sexuality changes after breast cancer treatment

-over 45 illustrations, comparison charts and graphs

-resources, recommended reading and a full glossary