Breast Cancer Resources

These are some of the books and videos geared to the general public that are available in the Health Resource Centre. We also have a large collection of pamphlets, or we can help you search for health information on the Internet.

Books, videos and magazines in our Consumer Health Collection may be signed out by anyone living in the Westman area. Please come and visit us Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 4:30 at:

Brandon RHA Health Resource Centre
150 McTavish Ave. E.
Brandon, MB R7A 2B3
Tel: 204-578-4080
Email: library@brandonrha.mb.ca

Breast Health
Cons. Hlth WP 800 L897d 2005
Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book

Cons. Hlth WP 840 M145i 2001
The Informed Woman’s Guide to Breast Health: breast changes that are not cancer

BREAST CANCER
Cons. Hlth WP 870 B881o 2007
100 Questions and Answers About Breast Cancer

Cons. Hlth WP 870 M473m 2005
Mayo Clinic Guide to Women’s Cancers

Cons. Hlth WP 870 B462u 2004
Understanding Lumpectomy: a treatment guide for breast cancer

Cons. Hlth WP 870 K21c 2003
The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Breast Cancer: a practical manual for understanding, prevention & care

Cons. Hlth WP 870 L274b 2005
Be a Survivor: your guide to breast cancer treatment

Cons. Hlth WP 870 L756b 2003
The Breast Cancer Survival Manual: a step-by-step guide for the woman newly diagnosed with breast

Cons. Hlth WP 870 O49i 2006
Intelligent Patient Guide to Breast Cancer: all you need to know to take an active part in your treatment

Cons. Hlth WP 870 S361a 2003
After Breast Cancer: a common-sense guide to life after treatment

CHEMOTHERAPY AND RADIATION
Cons. Hlth QZ 201 R129 2005
Radiation Therapy: a guide for people with cancer

Cons. Hlth QZ 267 C966c 2004
Coping with Chemotherapy and Radiation

LYMPHEDEMA
Cons. Hlth WH 700 B973L 2005
Lymphedema: a breast cancer patient’s guide to prevention and healing

Cons. Hlth WH 700 L986 2006
Lymphedema: understanding and managing lymphedema after cancer treatment

EXERCISE & HEALTHY LIVING
Cons. Hlth WP 870 H197e 2000
Essential Exercises for Breast Cancer Survivors: how to live stronger and feel better

Cons. Hlth WP 870 D264t 2002
Thriving After Breast Cancer: essential healing exercises for body and mind

COOKBOOKS
Cons. Hlth WB 405 B565 2002
Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook: easy recipes and tips through treatment and beyond

Cons. Hlth WB 405 W419c 1998
The Cancer Survival Cookbook: 200 quick and easy recipes with helpful eating hints

COPING & SPIRITUALITY
Cons. Hlth WP 870 M983y 2004
You Are Never Alone: prayers & meditations to sustain you through breast cancer

Cons. Hlth 870 S529l 2006
Life in the Balance: my journey with breast cancer

Cons. Hlth WP 870 R638w 2006
Why Me? Surviving, coping, living with breast cancer

PERSONAL JOURNEYS
Cons. Hlth QZ 201 S642b 2004
Bearing Up with Cancer: life and living with…

Cons. Hlth WP 870 B666b 2002
The Breast Cancer Book of Strength & Courage: inspiring stories to see you through your journey

Cons. Hlth WP 870 D261f 2000
The First Look

Cons. Hlth WP 870 G528c 2001
A Chance for Life: the Suzanne Giroux story

Cons. Hlth WP 870 G782L 2002
Letters to Jennifer

Cons. Hlth WP 870 T631h 2002
How to Ride a Dragon: women with breast cancer tell their stories

BOOKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT NETWORK
Cons. Hlth QZ 201 F491c 2003
Couples Confronting Cancer: keeping your relationship strong

Cons. Hlth QZ 201 K29L 2000
Leadership from the Heart: a guide for cancer self-help groups

Cons. Hlth WP 870 B798s 1998
Straight Talk about Breast Cancer: from diagnosis to recovery: a guide for the entire family

Cons. Hlth WP 870 K68h 2001
Helping your Mate Face Breast Cancer: tips for becoming an effective support partner

Cons. Hlth WP 870 S587b 2004
Breast Cancer Husband: how to help your wife (and yourself) through diagnosis, treatment and beyond


VIDEOS
At My Mother’s Breast (DVD, 2005)
Bone Health After Breast Cancer (DVD, 2007)
I Will Walk the Road With You (VHS, 1996)
Ladies in Waiting?: Life After Breast Cancer (VHS, 2002)
Partners in Hope: A Man's Guide to Women's Breast Cancer (VHS, 2001)
Talking to Your Children About Your Breast Cancer (VHS)
Woman to Woman: Breast Cancer and Reconstruction Options...A Discussion for Any (VHS)