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Significant Other's Support

Breast Cancer Husband: How to Help Your Wife (and Yourself) Through Diagnosis, Treatment, and Beyond.
Silver, M. St. Martin's Press, 2004. ISBN: 1579548334.
"Breast Cancer Husband" is a term coined by the author, who is a breast cancer husband himself. The main purpose of this book is to provide emotional support to other breast cancer husbands/boyfriends so they can be supportive caregivers to their partners during the breast cancer journey. The author acknowledges the challenges of being a source of support to his partner while being frustrated, overwhelmed, sad and angry himself. The book illustrates that each situation and each couple is different.

Cancer for Two.
Balch, Dave. A Few Good People, Inc., 2003. ISBN: 0972690115.
This book is the journey through breast cancer diagnosis and treatment of Christine and Dave Balch. An inspiring true story and guide for cancer patients and their partners. She was a healthy middle-aged, active woman with no children who was diagnosed with breast cancer. The book takes the reader step-by-step through her treatment. Also written as a guide for the caregiver and others who may face a similar journey. For more information visit www.CancerForTwo.com.

Guide for Cancer Supporters.
Block, Annette, and Richard Bloch. R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc., 1995.
Intended for friends or family members of a cancer survivor, this easy-to-follow book provides information on cancer and its treatments as well as ways to support the patient.

Helping Your Mate Face Breast Cancer: Tips for Becoming an Effective Support Partner.
Kneece, Judy C. EduCare Publishing, 1999. ISBN: 188665117.
The book enables the support partner to understand: the emotional response of his mate and their children, as well as his own, to a cancer diagnosis; surgical and treatment options to be considered; how to promote the physical and emotional recovery of a mate; and how to best manage the role of support partner during the illness.

Janet & Me.
Mack, Stan. 2004. ISBN: 0684872781.
This book is an illustrated story of love and loss, and the remarkable relationship at the heart of it all. The author uses his cartoon-style drawings to portray his eighteen-year relationship with a woman named Janet as she goes through her battle with terminal cancer. The book was written to provide emotional support and guidance for others who may face some of the same heartaches and struggles.

Lean on Me.
Kember, Lorraine. Success Print, 2003. ISBN: 0646499696.
This book is a powerfully moving and inspirational true story of a courageous man's battle with cancer and his wife's emotional journey as she supports him throughout the ordeal. The author unselfishly shares her emotional journey and her experiences while caring for her husband.

Man to Man: When the Woman You Love Has Breast Cancer.
Murcia, Andy, and Bob Stewart. St. Martins Press, 1989. ISBN: 0312026056.
Written by the husband of movie star Ann Jillian, the book provides a helpful account of the authors' reactions to their wives' breast cancer battles.

My Mother's Breast: Daughters Face Their Mother's Cancer.
Tarkan, Laurie. Dallas, Texas: Taylor Publishing Company, 1999. ISBN: 0878332278.
The book compiles 16 personal accounts from daughters of mothers who have had breast cancer. The daughters share their feelings of anxiety, loss, fear, courage, inspiration, compassion and joy.

Prayer, Laughter & Broccoli: Being There When Your Wife Has Breast Cancer.
Flierl, Peter J. Los Angeles: Witty Fools Productions, 2004. ISBN: 0974517909.
This book is a quick read for couples about how they can get through breast cancer together. The author shares with others what helped him and his young wife get through this difficult time in their lives.

When the Woman You Love Has Breast Cancer.
Eiler, Larry. Queen Bee Publishing Co., 1996. ISBN: 0964175703.
Written from the male perspective, this book describes the experiences and issues faced during his wife's battle with breast cancer.

When Life Becomes Precious.
Babcock, Elise NeeDell. Bantam Books, 1997. ISBN: 0553378694.
A comprehensive, easy-to-use handbook offering uplifting success stories, a resource section and more than 200 tips for friends and loved ones of cancer patients.