By Lorraine Leitz, Librarian, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island

The following recommended materials are available at the BC Cancer Agency Library. Call 604-877-6000 local 2688 or 1-800-663-3333.

Fighting for Our Future: How Young Women Find Strength, Hope, and Courage While Taking Control of Breast Cancer
By Beth Murphy. (McGraw-Hill, 2003)
New comprehensive guide for younger women with breast cancer.

Induced Menopause Guidebook: When Medical Interventions Cause Menopause
(North American Menopause Society, 1999)

HSexuality and Cancer: For the Woman Who Has Cancer, and Her Partner
By Leslie R. Schover. (American Cancer Society, 2001)

Sexuality and Fertility after Cancer
By Leslie R. Schover. (John Wiley & Sons, 1997)

Hope Tree: Kids Talk About Breast Cancer
By Laura Numeroff and Wendy Schlessel Harpham. (Simon & Schuster, 1999)
Excellent illustrated book with comments from children aged 5-12.

When A Parent Has Cancer: A Guide to Caring for Your Children
By Wendy Schlessel Harpham. (HarperCollins Publishers, 1997)
Contains practical advice, along with a companion book for kids entitled, Becky and the Worry Cup. For parents with children ages 3 to 13, but also includes some information for parents of teens.

Cancer & Sexuality: Weathering the Storm
(Medical Audio Visual Communications, 1992. 38 min.)
Presents the perceptions of patients and professionals in dealing with sexuality following cancer treatment.

My Mom has Breast Cancer
(Kidscope, 1996)
Features mothers and children, all about 12 years old and younger.

Kids Tell Kids What It's Like… When a Family Member Has Cancer
(Cancervive, 1998. 30 min.)
Boys and girls (8-10 years old) talk about how they felt when they had a parent being treated for cancer.

Talking About Your Cancer: A Parent's Guide to Helping Children Cope
(Fox Chase Cancer Center, 1996. 18 min.)
Excellent guide, with emphasis on communication.

Canadian Breast Cancer Network
Includes sections on "Young women living with breast cancer" and "Children and breast cancer."

Kids Konnected
On-line support for children with a parent who has cancer.