Reduce Your Cancer Risk : Twelve Steps to a Healthier Life suggests ways to reduce your cancer risks, with a large portion relating to breast cancer. It covers everything from family history of cancer, preventative measures,  such as  protecting yourself against skin cancer, strategies regarding physical activity, nutrition and avoiding obesity.  The authors talk about screening for cancer, which tests are best, the environment, chemicals, pollution and toxins in everyday products. They also discuss measures you can take for good health if you’ve already had cancer.  I would recommend this book because it was very easy to read and understand, and its writing was motivated by a family history of breast cancer and a search for answers and direction.  While there are some references to the USA, it can be applied to everyone.

Author: Barbara Boughton

Copyright: 2010

ISBN: 9781932603927

Available at the Rosanna Bechtel Memorial Library, 967 Bedford Highway, Suite 205, Bedford

Reviewed by:  Lynn

This book is a guide for the newly diagnosed, and provides help for patients by giving a step-by-step guide on how to proceed after the initial diagnosis. It will help people  organize information, provide checklists and tips, and has a great glossary of terms for all the new terminology. While this book was written for American patients and contains a lot of  USA references, it is very well written; the majority of the material can be applied worldwide. The writing style  is easy to understand and is easy to follow.

Authors: Nancy Sokolowski, RN OCN & Valerie Ross

Copyright: 2011

ISBN: 978-1-932603-99-6

Two copies of this book are available at the Rosanna Bechtel Memorial Library, 967 Bedford Highway, Suite 205, Bedford. 

Reviewed by: Lynn

Jockey presents Pretty & Powerful Fashion Show in support of Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia on Sunday, June 3rd!!

See the new spring and summer line-up from Jockey P2P, a fabulous line of women’s clothing and accessories. Fashions modeled by breast cancer survivors and supporters.

Coffee, tea, and delicious baked goods! Door prizes!

Time:  7 to 9pm

Location: Knox United Church Hall, 567 Sackville Drive, Sackville, NS.

$12 in Advance & $15 at the Door (limited). Visa & Mastercard accepted.

For tickets or information call 465-2685.