The range of communication, compassion and awareness of the different health professionals involved throughout her diagnosis and treatment makes the book a compelling and necessary read, although not always a pleasant one for anyone working in breast care. A challenging book for any nurse working in breast cancer and a worthwhile addition to hospital and cancer information libraries. - Cancer ... Read moreNursing Practice 'This is an important book for any medical or mental health practitioner working with cancer patients, particularly breast cancer patients. Breast cancer patients might find a place where they feel understood and supported. Galgut reminds us that although women's experiences will be different, there will also be common experiences, which should be recognised and acknowledged explicitly.' Therapy Today 'People who have been diagnosed with breast cancer or who know, love or treat someone with breast cancer would benefit from reading this book. It provides a deeper level of understanding about some of the natural fears associated with the disease and also the simple needs of a human being requiring comfort and humanity. The greatest surprise for me was to learn how powerful even the smallest touch or using the right words can be in softening the impact of bad news or dealing with breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Something we could perhaps all learn from.' Against Breast Cancer 'This book is not a cheery read but it is honest, heartfelt and full of helpful insights. I hope it will be read by both women with breast cancer, and their families, friends and health professionals. ' Medical Journalists' Association news Although we must accept that with increasing longevity a half of men and one-third of women will face cancer, the message of this book to both professionals and patients is that breast cancer is different: it is spectacularly transformative of a woman's core sense of self and identity. It is a literally life-shattering experience that cannot be treated as a purely biological phenomenon in isolation from the sufferer's psychological health. - Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal Show Less