{"product_id":"9781612549323","title":"The Silver Lining: A Supportive and Insightful Guide to Breast Cancer","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs a healthy, happy thirtynineyearold mother with no family history of breast cancer, being diagnosed with the disease rocked Hollye Jacobs's world. Having worked as a nurse, social worker, and child development specialist for fifteen years, she suddenly found herself in the position of moving into the hospital bed. She was trained as a clinician to heal. In her role as patient, the healing process became personal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExquisitely illustrated with fullcolor photographs by Hollye's close friend, awardwinning photographer Elizabeth Messina, The Silver Lining is both Hollye's memoir and a practical, supportive resource for anyone whose life has been touched by breast cancer. In the first section of each chapter, she describes with humor and wisdom her personal experience and gives details about her diagnosis, treatment, side effects, and recovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second section of each chapter is told from Hollye's point of view as a medical expert. In addition to providing a glossary of important terms and resources, she addresses the physical and emotional aspects of treatment, highlights what patients can expect, and provides action steps, including:\u003cbr\u003eWhat to do when facing a diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eHow to find the best and most supportive medical team\u003cbr\u003eWhat questions to ask\u003cbr\u003eWhat to expect at medical tests\u003cbr\u003eHow to talk with and support children\u003cbr\u003eHow to relieve or avoid side effects\u003cbr\u003eHow to be a supportive friend or family member\u003cbr\u003eHow to find Silver Linings\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brown Books Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47056531128560,"sku":"9781612549323","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781612549323_p0.jpg?v=1763842593","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781612549323","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}