Book Description"I will always and forever feel I have a hole in my life where my mother once existed."
This insightful book tells the stories of women whose mothers had breast cancer. It uses their own voices to express the common fears and expectations of daughters in the periods before and during their mothers illnesses, involving genetic risks, death and dying, and changes in their relationships. The case studies, tables and figures, and two appendices will benefit health professionals and counselors, while the poignant narratives will help mothers and daughters better understand their experiences with breast cancer.
"I was kind of surprised to be alive and free of cancer at age 42, when at this point my mother was crippled by metastases. When I get to be 43the age at which my mother died, or maybe when I get to 44, its like, what do I do? I have this life that I didnt expect to have."
Breast Cancer: Daughters Tell Their Stories presents theresults of a qualitative, grounded theory study of breast cancer survivors, providing in-depth information about an aspect of breast cancer that has been previously overlooked. The book examines the daughters experiences through four phasesthe period prior to mothers illness, the period during mothers illness and treatment, the period following mothers death (if mother dies), and the long-term impact. From this study, recommendations are compiled for providing or improving services for tomorrows daughters.
"The radical mastectomy left her scarred and disfigured below her nightgown. It was bruised and nasty looking. That was kind of scary. I think that has terrified me since. Sometimes Ill have pains in my left breast and thats what I visualize. Its terrifying."
From an empathetic perspective, this book reveals how many daughters react to and deal with their mothers diagnoses, depending on their age and family situation at the time of their mothers illnesses. It shows how daughters can gain a more accurate idea of their level of risk by providing educational materials and developing new strategies for communication. It also helps breast cancer survivors see how their illnesses can shape their daughters future outlook, offering new inspiration for resolving and preventing family crises. Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге Breast Cancer: Daughters Tell Their Stories (Julianne S. Oktay)