Hollye jacobs was a nurse, social worker and child development specialist, when she found herself moving into the role of a patient. Elaine sheff, clinical herbalist, rh ahg green path herb school 180 s 3rd st w, missoula, mt, 59801 406 2742009 elaine is seeing patients undergoing chemo andor postchemo. A southern californiabased palliative care nurse, jacobs blog, the silver pen, evolved into an online diary. Apr 29, 2020 the news that estrogen may boost resistance to covid19 offered a silver lining to my husbands prostate cancer and a cure for my isolation envy. An insightful guide to the realities of breast cancer. I am also an amazon associate and earn from qualifying purchases read my full disclosure policy. A twoyear ordeal with breast cancer conveyed with frank prose and stunning photography. The silver lining from holly jacobs in book stores right now. Published in 2014 by simon and schuster, the book quickly reached the new york times. Read book excerpts, view a slideshow, and read an interview with the books photographer. She writes a reflection section at the end of each, so you may journal your answers. Want to be part of the next book, or order books in bulk for a local cancer center or waiting room near you. From experiencing a spiritual awakening to becoming aware of inner strength, the silver lining often leads to dramatic life changes. Jacobs therefore decided to write the book that i so desperately sought, but could not find.
The silver lining book san francisco public library. The silver lining, a supportive and insightful guide to breast cancer. She is incredibly knowledgeable and works hand in hand with western medicine. The fund is comprised of a group of concerned healthcare. Mar 22, 2014 the silver linings and everything else hollyes been writing about on her blog have sparked a huge interest in readers like me and you. Breast cancer support guide allstates the silver lining companion guide this post may contain affiliate links provided for your convenience. Is there really a silver lining to cancer treatment. A supportive and insightful guide to breast cancer by hollye jacobs. Stunned by her diagnosis of breast cancer at the age of 39, she was unsuccessful in finding a book that met her needs. How to receive assistance the silver lining cancer fund, inc. Allstate to provide free silver lining to all with breast cancer 112014 08.
All residents diagnosed with cancer and in active treatment in the tricounty region are eligible to apply for assistance from the silver lining cancer fund. See more ideas about silver lining, silver and silver lining quotes. Jo marie is struggling with the thought of her dear friend mark leaving and wrestling with the feelings she has, unable to decipher them. Hollye jacobs as a healthy, happy thirtynineyearold mother with no family history of breast cancer, being diagnosed with the disease rocked hollye jacobss world.
Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old silver lining quotes, silver lining sayings, and silver lining proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources. Even more important is that this book is clearly coming from a woman who has been there, heard the words, you have cancer, and found the silver linings known only to a survivor. Betty ferrell, rn, phd, faan, fpcn, professor, research scientist, and director of nursing research, city of hope national medical center. Although a huge, dark cloud overshadows much, you may be able to find a hint of silver somewhere. Join our international best seller campaign by buying the book the silver lining of cancer and gifting a book to someone who needs courage, hope, or upliftment. Author holly jacobs and the chairman and ceo of allstate are teaming up to give it to. Additionally, women with family history of genetic predispositions to cancer may discuss additional options with their doctors. This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. What more powerful a way to express the message of this book than to have the words come from the mouths of those who have lived the message. A supportive and insightful guide to breast cancer hollye. As often mentioned, the shelves are overflowing with books on cancer, from dense scientific tomes, histories, memoirs, and survivorship books. We earn commissions if you shop through the links on this page. The bestselling memory about surviving breast cancer, the silver lining, has a companion guide. A past president of the american society of breast disease, silverstein has authored more than 180 scientific papers, book chapters and abstracts as well as a definitive text on breast cancer.
I hope this book will become a silver lining personalfamily preparation for what could otherwise be very stressful times. There is no way to describe the feelings that accompany. I have recently been asking my clients a simple but powerful question. The silver lining should be read by every professional who cares for those who face breast cancer as a reminder of the person and family surrounding the tumor. I looked for something that was realistic and hopeful, informative and supportive, clinically credible and visually beautiful. The silver lining of cancer book there is no way to describe the feelings that accompany a lifethreatening diagnosis. A book of solid advice and silver linings for patients. Each 24 hours is filled with many minutes and many more moments. The unexpected sources of optimism and joy that kept me going during my breast cancer journey, as chronicled in my book, the silver lining. Empowering breast cancer survivors in western montana. A former history teacher who has moved back to his childhood home in collingswood, new jersey, after spending time in a baltimore psychiatric hospital, pat believes he has been away only a few months, but soon realizes it has been years, and struggles to piece together his lost memories and. Breast cancer is usually diagnosed with imaging ultrasound, mammography, mri followed by biopsy. We revisit her journey through surviving breast cancer and her new book, the silver lining, a supportive guide to help other cancer survivors. Allstate to provide free silver lining to all with breast.
May 22, 2015 breast cancer support guide allstates the silver lining companion guide this post may contain affiliate links provided for your convenience. Allstate to provide free silver lining to all with. So much so that she wrote a book that is hot off the presses this week. Silver lining definition of silver lining by merriamwebster. Jacobs not only brings her insight as a palliative care nurse to her narrative, but also as a breast cancer survivor. The silver lining a supportive and insightful guide to breast cancer book. Jacobs not only brings her insight as a palliative care. A supportive and insightful guide to breast cancer, and includes practical tips, important information and inspiration for those undergoing breast cancer. Buy your books today on and share with an organization online to give the gift of hope and courage. What is the silver lining in this crisis for your business. I call this the baby boomer life lessons because this is also my personal journey. It is a testament to the courage, grace and dignity of one woman who truly defines the word survivor.
The silver lining companion guide to breast cancer ebook. A book of solid advice and silver linings for patients with breast. It didnt exist and so i created it with my dear friend, award winning photographer elizabeth messina. Silver lining the following posts are written by one of our patient mentors, beverly bradley. The silver lining in breast cancer chicago news wttw. A twoyear ordeal with breast cancer conveyed with frank prose and. How we are affected as patients, survivors, caregivers and family members varies as much as the weather does day to day, week to week and month to month. A new york times bestseller as a healthy, happy thirtynineyearold mother with no family history of breast cancer, being diagnosed with the disease rocked hollye jacobss world. If youve been in that position, then you know what i am talking about. This book provides true insight into the challenges involved in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
The silver linings and everything else hollyes been writing about on her blog have sparked a huge interest in readers like me and you. Hollye jacobs expertise as a nurse, social worker, and child development specialist is evident, as the book is richly infused with the wisdom of each of those professions. Guidelines for patient assistance january 20 persons must be receiving active treatment for a cancer diagnosis chemotherapy or radiation. Additionally, women with family history of genetic predispositions to cancer may discuss additional options. The companion guide available in english and spanish is a condensed version of jacobs new york times bestselling book the silver lining. Free companion guide helps cancer patients loved ones. A book of solid advice and silver linings for patients with. The silver lining of cancer, for all intents and purposes, took my breath away. In memory of my mother, virginia i founded redefined courage apparel for breast cancer survivors to keep her legacy of faith, hope, courage, and beauty alive in the. A supportive and insightful guide to breast cancer atria. Oct 20, 2018 this is the book that i desperately wish that i had when i was going through the breast cancer experience. I can eat and drink anythingtotally like i dont even have it. The purpose of writing this book is to help people prepare for their own aging and those people they are taking care of as caregivers. Silver lining foundation dragon boat empowering breast.
The silver lining of cancer buy a book and give a book campaign. Cancer survivor pens the ultimate survival guide abc news. Life is forever divided between before cancer and after cancer, states hollye jacobs at the end of her book the silver lining. In support of breast cancer awareness month, were honored to feature an except from breast cancer survivor and picnichealth customer hollye jacobs inspirational book, the silver lining, a supportive and insightful guide to breast cancer. A silver lining foundation funding breast health tests. This book is filled with short, true stories from those who know all too well the effects of cancer because they had to experience it. Jun 29, 2015 the companion guide available in english and spanish is a condensed version of jacobs new york times bestselling book the silver lining. This local organization works diligently to raise funds to help cancer patients in the tricounty region. In this inspirational and practical memoir, jacobs, a registered nurse and social. My life and wellbeing were both significantly improved by cancer, says fantasy novelist jay lake of portland, oregon, who was diagnosed with. It is important for all women over 40 to obtain screening studies.
Even more important is that this book is clearly coming from a woman who has been there, heard the words, you have cancer, and found the silver linings. Throughout the book, doyle remains open and candid, whether shes. The girlfriends guide meets what to expect for breast cancer pat. She gave us an amazing presentation about herbal support for cancer. The book is narrated through the eyes of pat peoples, and occasionally tiffanys through letters. Silver lining definition is a consoling or hopeful prospect. Breast cancer support guide allstates the silver lining.
Silver lining sayings and silver lining quotes wise old sayings. The silver lining of cancer book partnering in success. Wellness house started in 1990 with a single mission. Each moment is a chance to share your world with your loved dog. My life and wellbeing were both significantly improved by cancer, says fantasy novelist jay lake of portland, oregon, who was diagnosed with earlystage colon cancer at age 43 in april 2008. The news that estrogen may boost resistance to covid19 offered a silver lining to my husbands prostate cancer and a cure for my isolation envy. Mar 18, 2014 the silver lining should be read by every professional who cares for those who face breast cancer as a reminder of the person and family surrounding the tumor. Hollye jacobs, rn, ms, msw, is a palliativecare nurse and social worker based in santa barbara, california. The fund is comprised of a group of concerned healthcare professionals and volunteers dedicated to meeting the needs of people diagnosed with cancer. Nov, 2014 allstate to provide free silver lining to all with breast cancer 112014 08. A silver lining foundation aslf is pleased to welcome wellness house as a participating organization in its chicagoland cancer information coalition ccic program. Having worked as a nurse, social worker, and child development specialist for fifteen years, she suddenly found herself.
An extraordinary book for anyone who has been touched by breast cancer. Silver lining sayings and silver lining quotes wise old. Callander community centre 1984 swale st, callander, on p0h 1h0 admission. Silver linings is the fourth book of the rose harbor series and another one that i couldnt put down.
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