A Survivor's Guide to Triple Negative Breast Cancer - by Michele Solak-Edwards (Paperback)

About the Book

Following the path from diagnosis, to treatment, recovery and beyond, the book is a complete guide to having triple negative breast cancer, with step-by-step information, practical advice, inspirational survivor stories, and so much more.

Book Synopsis

Exploring the emotional and medical aspects and everything the Author wish she had known when first diagnosed, the book is designed to help anybody with a primary Triple Negative Breast Cancer. The book takes the reader from diagnosis, through to treatment and beyond in an easy to read format, broken down into sections with illustrations and photographs.

The shock of finding out you have breast cancer, and then being told it's Triple Negative, can be confusing and worrying. You may be bombarded with information, but also have a long list of questions. Taking the stress out of finding answers, the book starts by demystifying breast cancer, how it begins, understanding Triple Negative, and why it's different to other types of breast cancer. With this knowledge, it will help to understand your own diagnosis, and hopefully, you'll feel better informed for any meetings with your oncologist or surgeon.

What should you expect from surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy? The book guides you from the point of diagnosis, helping you to prepare, and understand the process including typical timelines and treatments. Each section is broken down, so you know what to expect and when. Simply understanding what's to come, can help take the fear out of the unknown. Read real-life stories from Triple Negative breast cancer patients who discuss their treatment, surgery, what they had, and why.

Treatment has finished and it's the day you've waited for, but what now? How long is recovery and what should you expect? As you emerge out of the hospital bubble, you enter the most challenging time because life can feel different. You may feel anxious and apprehensive, scared that cancer may come back. The book discusses what you might expect, the ongoing aches and pains that cause concern and what you can do to help yourself. Your future may be a little different, but there's no reason why Triple Negative can't be a part of your past.

The book contains treatment regimes specifically for the UK, but all other information is relevant to anybody with a Triple Negative Breast Cancer worldwide.

Review Quotes

Michele has been an inspiration during her breast cancer journey, always seeking out all possible information to guide her. She has always sought to support other patients as she goes through her journey and I'm sure this book will help support many patients who are faced with a triple negative diagnosis and are seeking the right information.

James Harvey, MBBS, FRCS Ed. PhD Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon and Reconstruction Specialist

A well overdue, extremely comprehensive and well written guide book for triple negative breast cancer patients. When you are diagnosed with tnbc, this is like a calming, sensible and reassuring friend you can take with you on your journey. Essential reading, highly recommended.

Emma Wright

Michele has written a well-informed accessible book to help women understand the diagnosis and patient journey of triple negative breast cancer.

Professor Gareth Evans, MB BS MD FRCP FLSW FRCOG ad eundem, Professor and Consultant in Medical Genetics and Cancer Epidemiology

If you or someone you care for has Triple Negative Breast Cancer please read this book. It's comprehensive, reassuring and clear. Wish I had this in the early stages of diagnosis but I have still learnt a huge amount - absolutely brilliant.

Libby Summers

Received my book yesterday ... absolutely brilliant, wished I'd had this when I was diagnosed and going through treatment in 2018, so much info! I still worry daily about recurrence with every ache and pain but need to learn not to. The book was like reading my own story, everything you said was just how I was. Amazing book of knowledge. Anyone diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer should be told about this book.

Joanne Herridge

November 2019 I was so grateful to come across an amazing group of people of which one was the author of this book. Michele Solak-Edwards, as I've said before, with your knowledge you stopped me in my tracks of going into complete panic at the start of my treatment and brought me back to reality. 2 years 6 months later, here I am enjoying life. Thank you so much, this book will be a God-send to everyone touched by tnbc.

Lucy Bennett

My book arrived today. Started reading it practically straightaway. Reading Michele's story brought back memories of my own diagnosis last year. Written from personal experience (& asking lots of questions - I've done the same!), it's easier to understand & more relateable than a book written by a doctor. I wish I'd this book last year but pleased I've got it now!

Sharon Sandford

If this helps the (sadly) many women diagnosed with TNBC as much as the author helped me as I was blessed to find her on a website a week after the shock, then this will be a truly blessed gift to all. I hope it can be publicized in breast cancer centres.

Tonie Robertson