We had a GREAT book release party! See photos here.

"Your book is very helpful. You are guiding me through this journey. I'm starting to feel as if I have some control."
                                                                                                                                                                                               Kim  Whitney, Newly-Diagnosed Cancer Patient 
"In this book, I share my thoughts, emotions, and insights as ! traveled the cancer journey with Jane.  Two important factors in maintaining my emotional strength were experiencing successes and getting enough sleep." 
                                                                 Paul Derrick, Author's Husband
-- a personal story of courage and determination
​-- a practical guide for patients and their families and friends
Readers will be empowered to:
        ● Be their own advocate.
        ● Develop a support system.
        ● Use body-mind techniques to promote healing.
        ● Stay positive. ​
       
In addition, find
        ● recipes,
        ● sleep aids,
        ● menus, and ​
        ● cancer resources. ​

Each chapter summary includes takeaways and reflection questions.
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At age 69, Jane is shocked by the diagnosis of triple negative breast cancer, and  the scheduling of a mastectomy within a week.  With encouragement from friends she gets a second opinion and postpones the surgery.  See Jane Beat Cancer: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed tells her personal story of courage and determination—reaching out to form a support group of family and friends, problem solving issues, and using mind-body techniques to facilitate healing.  She shares her emotions, her readings, her exercise program, and her spiritual focus in her walk of victory, inspiring courage and a steadfast commitment to thrive. It includes comments from her husband and two daughters, addressing caregiver perspectives.