The Breast Cancer Checklist Author:Fern Reiss The Breast Cancer Checklist by Fern Reiss is the only breast cancer book with easy-to-use checklists for what to do before, during, and after breast cancer surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, for your health, your family, and yourself. Includes: * Checklists for pre- and post-surgery: Lumpectomy, mastectomy, and reconstruction, including choo... more »sing your medical team, often overlooked medical issues, complementary medicine, managing drainage tubes, and pain management
* Checklists for chemotherapy and radiation, infusion ports, lymphedema management, Tamoxifen and Herceptin, and prostheses
* Checklists for organizing your medical and insurance records, schedules, and help from family and friends
* Checklists for managing your work life during treatment
* Checklists for organizing your menu planning, your treatment equipment, and clothing purchases
* Checklists of free gifts including free housecleaning services, free restaurant meals, and free vacation opportunities including spa retreats
Breast cancer is stressful enough. The Breast Cancer Checklist will help you through it.
Introduction
The Top 25 Checklist
Two Weeks Till Surgery Checklists
Day 1: Think About the Basics
Day 2: Make Some Medical Decisions
Treatment Options
Your Medical Profile
Making Appointments
Recommended Doctors
Doctor Preview
Choosing a Doctor
Overlooked Medical Issues
Get Organized for Insurance
Complementary Treatment
Alternative Treatment
Alternative Treatment Classes
Day 3: Reconstruction
Reconstruction Options
Considerations in Reconstruction
Nipple Reconstruction
Choosing a Reconstruction Surgeon
Day 4: Diet & Exercise
Summary Diet Suggestions
Menu Planning
Sample Weekly Menu
Shopping List
Exercise Overview
Day 5: Shopping for Books & Equipment
Products & Purchases
Day 6: Family, Friends, and Support
Telling Family
Telling Friends
Dealing with People's Comments
People to Help
Finding Support
Support Groups
Coordinating Support
Information for Helpers
Helper Etiquette
Tracking Help and Things Borrowed
Day 7: Planning Your Schedule
Organizing Children For Hospital Stay
Day 8: Guided Visualization
Day 9: Fun and Free Resources
Day 10: Working Through Cancer
Telling Co-Workers
Setting Expectations Tips on Working Through Treatment