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"Lung Cancer: What the Patient and Family Need to Know," written by Reed Phillips, M.D.
This patient guide includes information about talking with your doctor, choosing the right doctor, choosing the right surgeon and getting a second opinion. Click here to read the full report.


Voices of Breast Cancer Reviews:

voices ofPublisher's Weekly
"This wide-ranging anthology from the Healing Project provides answers to practically anyone wondering “What now?” in the face of a breast cancer diagnosis. Patients, family and friends will find helpful information on everything from the emotional aspects of diagnosis and treatment to explanations of the different types of breast cancer. Boxes scattered throughout offer particularly good clinical information by Dr. Stephanie Bernik on everything from choosing a surgeon to the effect of chemotherapy on fertility. The breaking up of this information among personal essays, poems and meditations by patients and family members makes it easy to digest. While many writers tell of their shock and dismay at their diagnosis, there are more than a few wry laughs, too. Gayle Tanber muses on an unexpected discovery: “I had no idea so many friends had access to pot,” which they offered to ease the side effects of chemotherapy. Debra LaChance created the Healing Project to provide a format for connecting people diagnosed with different diseases. Judged by that yardstick, this worthy collection succeeds very well. "

Library Journal
"Hearing others' stories is the most substantial aspect of any support group, be it Weight Watchers or Alcoholics Anonymous. These breast cancer confidences present the disease from varied points of view, male and female, as those who struggled with it put it all on the line. No two tales are the same, just as no two breast cancer diagnoses or experiences are the same. It's the universality of the emotions that links these essays and puts the human face on what can be a very scary disease. For all patient health collections." 

Shape Magazine (Oct 2007)
PURE INSPIRATION
"Voices of Breast Cancer: The Healing Companion This anthology is packed with real women’s stories originally shared at the Healing Project, a nonprofit group founded by cancer survivor Debra LaChance that connects people with life-threatening illnesses. You’ll also find essays about new treatments—as well as where to go for support."