Breast Cancer Survivor Resources

The following selection of videos and books will provide you with answers and inspiration for your continued journey.

If you are the husband or male partner of a breast cancer survivor and would like more insight on how to be the best support during a very stressful time, we recommend that you check out the video: Man's Guide to Women's Breast Cancer: Partners in Hope

Gentle Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors (2001) offers yoga poses specifically chosen to help with healing and muscle development of the breast cancer survivor. Discover the wonderful, calming and grounding essence of yoga.

Living With Breast Cancer (2002) - The key word in the title of this video is "living". This production has been created to help you move from the place of victim to survivor.

Woman to Woman: Breast Cancer & Recons (1999) - Produced to help newly diagnosed breast cancer patients understand their options, this video can alleviate some of the fear and anxiety caused by this trauma. Powerfully told by cancer survivors, aged 28 to 78, this video offers a hopeful view of life after breast cancer treatment. Included is specific information about the choices available for reconstruction after mastectomy specifically medical animation of breast conservation/lumpectomy, tissue expanders and both silicone and saline implants.

Exercise After Breast Surgery (2000) - Depending on the extent and nature of your surgery you will require some rehabilitation to build your strength. This video provides a selection of exercises that focus on your upper body.

Focus on Healing through Movement & Dance for the Breast Cancer Survivor (1999)- Focus on Healing video is a therapeutic exercise program for women who have had any kind of breast surgery , node dissection, chemotherapy or radiation. It was developed by two physicians and a dance movement specialist (Sherry Lebed Davis) to help women regain and maintain range of motion, help reduce the risk of Lymph edema, help prevent frozen shoulder, help decrease depression and add to increased sexuality.

Thriving After Breast Cancer: Essential Healing Exercises for Body and Mind- A breakthrough book for America's 2.5 million breast cancer survivors, showcasing the pioneering "Focus on Healing" exercise-and-movement program touted by physicians coast-to-coast and recommended by the American Cancer Society.

Fighting for Our Future: How Young Women Find Strength, Hope, and Courage While Taking Control of Breast Cancer - Fighting for Our Future is the first comprehensive "survival guide" for young women living with breast cancer, their families, those who care for them and young women with a family history of cancer who need to be aware of their risks, not only as older women but also right now. This important book provides a close look at vital issues for this community, including: fertility, pregnancy, breast-feeding, the effects of treatment on an active lifestyle, sexuality and dating.