A Cancer diagnosis has long been associated with feelings of overwhelming anxiety. This book is intended to re-frame the ways in which we might choose to process the experience of a Cancer journey. Sixty percent of all Cancer patients survive and thrive. It's possible to shift our thinking away from fear and dread. Instead we can attempt to approach Cancer as an experience that might be amazing and beautiful...as was my journey.

The ultimate resource to looking your best during and after cancer treatment from a veteran beauty industry insider When beauty editor Caitlin Kiernan received the shattering diagnosis of cancer, she was obviously concerned about her health. But as a working professional, she knew she had to learn, quickly, how to look her best while feeling her worst. Caitlin called on her list of extensive contacts--from top medical doctors to hair stylists, makeup artists, and style mavens--to gather the best and most useful tips to offset the unpleasant effects of treatment. The result is this comprehensive beauty guide for women with cancer, covering every cosmetic issue, from skin care, to hair care, wig shopping, nail maintenance, makeup tricks, and much, much more. Illustrated with charming drawings by Jamie Lee Reardin and peppered with advice from celebrities and cancer survivors, Pretty Sick will be a welcome and trusted resource, helping women look and feel their best.

Pretty girls don't get cancer is a testimony of the power of a strong community, a grain of faith, and personal resiliency during a cancer diagnosis and healing process. In this memoir, M. Patricia Diaz reconnects with the phase of her life when as a teen she came close to death. This true story of generosity, forgiveness and growth is depicted with broad brushstrokes of Latin American cultural colors. Beyond cancer, this was a transformational expedition into the ego - one that touched the lives of many people. It was a journey the author walked alongside her family and friends. Healing physically, against all medical predictions, turned out to be only one part of the story - one that taught her life and spiritual lessons she was not chronologically ready to digest. The most important lessons were anchored in the past, reachable only through focused determination to heal - body, mind, and spirit.

When someone is being treated for cancer, his or her self-image can be shattered. Suddenly, not only are you fighting for your life, a stranger is staring back at you from the mirror. Your hair is gone, your nails are brittle, your complexion is pasty -- everything changes. These changes attack your self-image and the very core of your physical and emotional identity. Many cancer patients continue working, going to school, and caring for their families while undergoing chemotherapy or radiation. Yet the side effects of these treatments often make patients feel too embarrassed or self-conscious to function at full potential. Ramy Gafni, one of New York City's top makeup artists and creator of the Ramy beauty therapy(r) cosmetics line, experienced these frustrations himself while undergoing treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 31. He utilised his knowledge of makeup techniques to minimise the 'pinched' and sallow look he developed during his treatments. In this beautiful, unique book, Gafni offers practical solutions for overcoming and managing the major dermatologic 'damage' done by cancer treatment -- hair loss, skin damage, sallow complexion.

Offers guidelines for implementing a diet and exercise program during and after breast cancer treatment, based on the author's battle with the disease while training for a figure competition.

In The Beautiful Journey, Andrea takes you on an emotional rollercoaster as she chronicles her journey through cancer. You'll laugh, cry, and cheer her on as she battles for her life. Andrea shares her raw, honest experiences as she forced to make heavy, life-saving decisions. However, The Beautiful Journey is more than a story about cancer. It's about the many the many valuable lessons Andrea learns as a result, including:Overcoming fear How blessings can be found in adversityThe difference between living a successful life vs. one of significanceThe importance of living...on purpose Finding the beauty in all thingsThe importance of listening to your bodyAs you follow Andrea's story of how she claimed victory over cancer, you'll be able to go on your own "beautiful journey" of self-discovery and awareness.