Disclaimer

I am not a medical professional. All information presented here is the result of my own experiences and ruminations. Imagine that you have come to visit a friend who has walked this path, and who is offering you her own personal advice and discoveries.

Doctors know a tremendous amount, as do nurses and other support workers, but they don’t always have the time to chat about everything, and not everyone lives close to a support group. I have decided that this is the best way for me to try to help other people. I also take part in the discussion board at www.bcsupport.org

Please make certain with your medical professionals that my suggestions are appropriate for you. Thanks.

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Resources

I have been so grateful to have had access to web-based support groups and to breast cancer information. Here's a list of Web Resources that helped me. If you know of other good ones, please e-mail me and I will add them to the list.

Wonderful Books

Here's a short list of books that I found helpful after I was diagnosed with breast cancer. As soon as I can I'll add to the list and I'll post some reviews, as well.

Walk-a-thon 2007

Every year, the Weekend to End Breast Cancer http://www.endcancer.ca raises tens of millions of dollars for breast cancer research, in several major cities across the country. Within each participating city, a carefully selected hospital receives valuable funding for research and facilities. Each Walker raises a minimum of $2000 for the privilege of walking 60 kilometres over a two-day weekend. Thousands of volunteers across the country donate their time, not only on the days of the event, but also on days training for their part in it. I made this Walk in 2005, not even a year after my treatment, volunteered in 2006 and have done so again for 2007.

I strongly urge you to become involved with this event or others like it. They are enormously uplifting, and you will come away with great memories etched into your heart. With each donation from my sponsors, I wondered if this could be the money that would fund a cure, because I do believe that we will find a cure.