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My Mother's Breast: Daughters Face Their Mother's Cancer Book

When a woman finds out her mother has breast cancer, her world becomes a tornado, whirling with fears of her mother's disfigurement, pain, and death, and the panic and certainty that she will be next to develop the disease. Award-winning journalist Laurie Tarkan (whose mother died of a liver disorder when Tarkan was 11 years old) interviewed many women whose mothers had breast cancer. She chose 16 daughters' stories for My Mother's Breast, sprinkling each narrative with her commentary and that of psychologists. Many of the mother-daughter stories are love stories, but some are not. Felicia's mother told her, "One reason I have breast cancer is because you kicked my breasts when you were little." Kathie's mother hid from her the fact that she was dying, so Kathie was never able to say goodbye. Some of the daughters who are their mother's support system can't find support themselves, like Jill: "My mother had breast cancer, my father was a wreck, my brother [was] an alcoholic, and my grandmother was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My boyfriend was giving me problems on top of that." Not all the daughters are models of virtue and emotional stability, either: 17-year-old Stacy was a self-destructive rebel even through her mother's chemotherapy; 13-year-old Julie became bulimic. Both the mothers and the daughters run the gamut of personalities and emotions. If you have a mother with breast cancer, you'll understand that you're not alone with your fears and concerns, and these real-life examples will enhance your understanding of your experience. --Joan Price Read More

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    "I was always a rock. I never cried in front of her. I never wanted her to see me upset because that would upset her more." -Jill, 19

    "All of a sudden, both of our walls came down and we were able to talk at a nice equal level and not fight, not get defensive, and not get angry." -Stephanie, 35

    "I'm convinced that I'm going to get breast cancer in my mid-forties, just like my mother, just like her mother." -Jennifer, 29

    For the more than 180,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer each year, the news of their condition changes not only their own lives, but also the lives of the loved ones who support them, suffer with them, and often grieve for them. As a daughter, you may face not only the sobering reality of your mother's diagnosis and treatment, but also the fear and anxiety surrounding the possibility that you too may face a similar future. My Mother's Breast focuses on the unique psychological needs of women who must deal with the pain and devastation of their mother's illness while repressing their fears for their own health. Where once they remained silent while they helped to comfort their mothers, these women now speak out to discuss their anxieties, share their hopes, and teach you about the myths and realities of breast cancer.

    Award-winning writer Laurie Tarkan profiles a wide range of women who have witnessed the effects of their mothers' breast cancer. She shares in their own words their fears, anger, guilt, and grief. Plus, My Mother's Breast features important information on preventive measures you can take, methods to determine risk levels, and approaches to facing anxiety. It also offers strategies from leading psychologists and psychiatrists for coping and provides resources for women and men alike.

  • 0878332278
  • 9780878332274
  • Laurie Tarkan
  • 28 April 1999
  • Taylor Publishing Company
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 240
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