Recent Presentations
Medical Reference:
• Medline through British Medical Journal
• Australian Society for Breast Disease
• American Society of Breast Surgeons
• Breast Neoplasms Online Pathology Images
Journals:
• British Medical Journal
• Journal of the American Medical Association
• The Medical Journal of Australia
Booklets
Clinicians Reference:
Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management and Support of Younger Women with Breast Cancer (2004) (Australian)
Author/Publisher:
National Breast Cancer Centre
Available from: National Breast Cancer Centre (1800 624 973 - voicemail) / State Cancer Councils (13 11 20)
Description:
This book is written for clinicians. The guidelines are designed to provide information to assist decision-making and are based on the best evidence available at the time of publication.
Consumer Reference:
A guide for women with early breast cancer (2005) (Australian)
Author/Publisher:
National Breast Cancer Centre
Available from: National Breast Cancer Centre (1800 624 973 - voicemail) / State Cancer Councils (13 11 20)
Description:
This book is written for consumers. The guidelines are designed to provide information to assist decision-making and are based on the best evidence available at the time of publication.
Psychosocial guidelines for young women with breast cancer (2004) (Australian)
Author/Publisher:
National Breast Cancer Centre
Available from: National Breast Cancer Centre (1800 624 973 - voicemail) / State Cancer Councils (13 11 20)
Description:
This book is written for clinicians. The guidelines are designed to provide information to assist decision-making and are based on the best evidence available at the time of publication.
http://www.nbcc.org.au/bestpractice/
Books
Ductal Carcinoma in situ – understanding your diagnosis and treatment (2004) (Australian)
Author/Publisher:
National Breast Cancer Centre
Available from: National Breast Cancer Centre (1800 624 973 - voicemail) / State Cancer Councils (13 11 20)
Description:
This book is written for consumers. The guidelines are designed to provide information to assist decision-making and are based on the best evidence available at the time of publication.
When a parent has cancer: How to talk to your kids. (Australian)
Author/ Publisher:
The Cancer Council South Australia
Available from: Cancer Councils 13 11 20
Description:
This book has been written for people with cancer who have children. It has been written with the newly diagnosed person in mind, but will still be useful for people who have had cancer for some time. It may also help people with cancer who are grandparents. Parents who have cancer helped ensure this book deals with the main issues they faced, and
What Is Happening to My Mummy? (Australian)
Author/Publisher:
Noela Moran/ Queensland Cancer Fund
Available from:
Queensland Cancer Council 13 11 20 (in Qld) or (07) 3258 2200 (Other States)
Description:
This colouring book is to help children with a parent who has cancer to understand about cancer treatments. Useful if a parent or family member helps the child to work through the book. For ages 4 to 8 years. Published 2002.
Free
http://www.cancerqld.org.au/pdf/Whatshappeningtomymummy_001.pdf
What about Me? For Children when a Parent has Cancer (Australian)
Author/Publisher:
The Cancer Council South Australia
Available from:
Cancer Councils 13 11 20
Description:
Presented in comic strip format, this booklet is for children to read alone or with a parent. It provides basic, factual information and explores the possible feelings, fears and concerns faced by children who have a parent with cancer. It can be used as a starting point for exploring issues and answering questions. Published 1999. Free
She's Got What? (Australian)
Author/Publisher:
Carrie Lethborg and Angela Kirsner/ St. Vincent's Hospital Oncology Unit
Available from:
St. Vincent's Hospital Foundation (03) 9288 3365
Description:
This book deals with some of the issues which arise when a mother becomes seriously ill. An effective tool for helping children to discuss their concerns and fears, the book uses storytelling to create events and characters they can respond to, talk about and learn from.
When a Parent Has Cancer: A Guide to Caring for Your Children
Author/Publisher:
Wendy Schlessel Harpham/ Harper Collins
Available from:
Bookstores/libraries or www.everycloud.com
Description:
Drawing from her experiences both as a physician and someone with cancer, the author provides practical advice on caring for children of all ages during diagnosis and treatment. She also provides helpful insights for helping them cope with grief, loss, uncertainty and fear of death. The accompanying story for children - Becky
and the worry cup - illustrates their concerns and how parents can help them cope. US, published 1997.
Safina and the Hat Tree (Australian)
Author/Publisher:
Cynthia Hartman/Nomota
Description:
This picture book helps introduce the concept of cancer to young children. Safina confronts her cancer with the help of her family, dog Reuben and her sense of humour. Together with the children at school, she embarks on a journey of fun and hope through the use of a collection of hats from her hat tree. Ages 4 to 7 years
Fighting for Our Future: How young women find strength, hope and courage while taking
Author/ Publisher:
Beth Murphy/ McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Publishers
Description:
This book offers the latest medical knowledge about young women with breast cancer as well as inspiring and instructive first hand stories of young women's experiences, from discovery and diagnosis to treatment and recovery. You'll find practical information and inspiring stories on a range of concerns.
Cancer – an incredible journey: Stories of lesbians living with cancer (Australian)
Editor:
Philomena Horsley
Publisher:
The Lesbian Cancer Support
Year:
November 2002
Available from:
www.everycloud.com
The Official Patient’s Sourcebook on Male Breast Cancer: A revised and updated
Editors:
James N. Parker and Philip M. Parker
Publisher:
Icon gr pint
Year:
November 2002
Available from:
www.everycloud.com