The author is not only an ordained minister and an oncology chaplain, but also a breast cancer survivor. She tells of  her journey with diagnosis, surgery, treatment, reconstruction, and most important, survival.

The book was easy to read. The author uses  a lot of humour,  in order to cope with the  life-changing things that were  happening through her breast cancer journey. I found it to be a very positive book.

Author: Debra Jarvis

Copyright: 2007

ISBN: 9781570615733

Reviewed by: Lynn

Available at the Rosanna Bechtel Memorial Library, BCANS Resource Centre, 967 Bedford Highway, Suite 205, Bedford.

This book tells the story of, Kim Allison, a 33 year old doctor diagnosed with breast cancer. The unique aspect of this story is the Dr. Allison is a brest cancer pathologist by profession and making the transition from doctor to paitient is eye opening for her.  She suddenly is privy to the feelings and emotions that her clients have experienced. As the mother of two small children, the full impact of a Stage 3 cancer diagnosis on her and her family is staggering. Her story documents the incredible power of support systems, family, friends and the medical system. Also it provides insights to the medical profession when one of their own becomes a patient.

When I first picked up this book I thought this is just another breast cancer story, however, I really identified with this book.  Not with her actual circumstance, but with her reactions to the situations.  Her reaction to denial, fear, and how others related to her were ones I had experienced. The writing style is easy to read and tells the story in a quiet honest way revealing the terror and joys of the human cancer experience. Her passion was her medical work and she continued to work in a modified way throughout her treatment. Her family and friends, new and old, sustained her throughout the journey and she shows ways to manage the help to best serve her needs and the need for her friends to make a positive contribution.

Author: Kimberly Allison, MD

Copyright: 2011

ISBN: 978-1-57826-407-0

Reviewed By: Peggy

Available at the Rosanne Bechtel Memorial Library, BCANS Resource Centre, 967 Bedford Highway, Suite 205, Bedford.

Dr. Dena Churchill speaking on “Thoughts Controlling Reality.” Which thoughts do you choose? Date:  June 19, 2012. Time: 6:30pm. Place: BCANS Resource Centre, Mill Cove Plaza, 967 Bedford Highway, Suite 205, Bedford (above Lawtons Drugs, enter through Medical Clinic Entrance). RSVP: (902) 465-2685.