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Editorial Reviews Library Journal 12/01/2016 PhD Maker was diagnosed in 2011 with metastatic lobular mammary carcinoma in a left axillary node. What makes her situation even more rare is that she had no cancer in her breast. This guide for patients details every inch of her process, from multiple physician and hospital evaluations to her surgery and adjuvant therapy and overall wellness plan. Upon initial diagnosis, most women and men, thinking or otherwise, are generally overwhelmed with the number of decisions that must be addressed. And though Maker chose to be as well informed as the Internet and friendly recommendations could make her, there were still things beyond her control, including the number of lymph nodes she had removed. What most people discover is that no two cancer journeys are identical, so trying to proceed via another's path may not always be worthwhile.



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Janet Maker

Janet Maker's newest book, The Thinking Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, describes her experience with breast cancer treatment in 2011. Because she has a background in research, she found out a great deal that other people don't know. Rather than passively following her doctors' advice, she was able to make more informed decisions to give herself a better chance to recover and stay in remission. Readers might make different decisions than she did, but the information will empower them to make the decisions that are best for them.

Dr. Maker retired in 2003 from a distinguished career as a professor and author of leading textbooks in the field of College Reading.

At her website, you can subscribe to her free weekly newsletter which will keep you up to date about breast cancer, and her biweekly blog which features topics of interest to everyone affected by breast cancer. The website also has a list of important resources, and you can contact Dr. Maker personally there: twgbreastcancer.com



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