PENGUIN The Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery Diet

I bought this for a friend who was about to have an operation for breast cancer. I was unsure whether it would help or give her more to worry about in the days preceding the op. We both found it helpful me to plan what food to prepare for her in the post op recovery and her to understand more about her cancer and how to help her own recovery. It is the kind of book that you can dip into and read a short amount at a time.

This is now an old book. Don't expect bang up-to-date information or statistics, but there is a huge amount of positive information and practical advice, applicable to anyone's better health, but particularly if you are battling a cancer and want to maximise your chances of a longer life. I was given a copy in2001 (when I had stage 4 breast cancer, and was just starting chemotherapy prior to surgery and radiotherapy). It certainly helped me through all the year long treatment. I didn't change the treatment - just added in changes to diet and lifestyle, and took massively extra and quite expensive supplements. Was it worth it? 100%! Plus it gave me the confidence to take on an allotment since I was certain I would be around to reap the benefits. The author has her own pet themes, (as do all passionate believers in alternative therapies,) and many doctors are sceptical but will work with you, since they too are aware of the health benefits of a positive attitude. I recommend this book to anyone who is concerned about getting cancer, or who is undergoing treatment, and I hunt for and purchase a copy (usually second-hand) for any of my friends who get cancer. They don't have to follow it, just the extra information is likely to make them feel better, and less scared. Best wishes to all of you

Every young woman should read this book in preparation of looking after themselves, and every mother should have one to help their kids understand what can happen if you dont look after yourself in your early years. Its a great foodie bible if you just want to be healthy, and its an awesome read if you want to help yourself to a healthy life post cancer. Very inspirational, easy to read and understand. I read it every day to remind myself of what benefits I'm getting from understanding more about how to help myself

I used his book through my journey and would definitely recommend as an informative, positive guide. Ten yeas on, If anyone is diagnosed I always buy this book for them. There are many heavy and emotionally draining books available but this is not one of them. It's definitely the best breast cancer guide that I found.

Having recently been diagnosed with breast cancer myself this book gave me a tremendous amount of hope and practical things that I could improve about my diet. A very good useful read.