Stronger than before - take charge of your healing to survive and thrive wi

Welcome to your breast cancer self-care bible. Stronger Than Before is the book Alison Porter went looking for when she first learned she had breast cancer. It's a practical handbook to guide you - and your friends and family - through every stage of the illness, from early diagnosis to treatment choices, and ultimately to a life beyond cancer. In this book, you'll discover: * the different types of breast cancer, what to ask your doctor and how to make the choices that are right for you * self-help techniques on every level - physical, emotional, mental and spiritual - to support you through treatment and recovery * how to view your illness as a catalyst for post-traumatic growth, and move on with your life with greater meaning and purpose * your options for reconstruction and how to maintain a cancer-preventative lifestyle * advice for friends and family, so they can be truly helpful in how they offer you support Written by a breast cancer survivor and thriver, Stronger Than Before contains invaluable information, guidance and tips, as well as tools and techniques to help you emerge from this life-changing experience healthier, more purposeful and stronger than before.