She has opened hearts to the magic and medicine of the green nations for three decades. The wise woman way 2 wise woman herbal weed, susun s. Sep 27, 2017 the emotional difference between stage i to stage iv breast cancer can be vast. These range from concerns about body image, to postsurgical medical care, to the need for information on products that will help lumpectomy and mastectomy patients achieve a natural appearance. She is regarded as one of the most respected womens health specialists in the united states. Susan loves breast book da capo press, 2010 now in its fifth edition. This website is a virtual journey through breast cancer. Much more than an herbal, abundantly well covers more than 125 alternative and complementary medicines along with uptodate information on. Jan 29, 2016 i was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in the right breast on 21 december 2015 stage 2a. Susan hill, 19732017 advanced breast cancer inspire. Breast cancer hollandfrei cancer medicine ncbi bookshelf. Since many doctors, frightened of ovarian cancer, are fast to suggest surgical remedies for ovarian cysts, having a safe and effective green ally can save us from major surgery. Susan love foundation for breast cancer research form 990 tax returns form 990 is the internal revenue service irss designation for the tax return that most nonprofits are required by law to submit annually.
Susan love is launching another revolutionary project. April 4, 2001 actress suzanne somers recently revealed that she has opted to treat her breast cancer with iscador, a drug made from a mistletoe extract somers followed the advice of her. In 2012 love announced that she was diagnosed with leukemia and would take a leave of absence to pursue chemotherapy. Using chickweed to dissolve a cyst or benign tumor is a slow process, and requires consistency. Just as women afflicted with or worried about breast cancer have turned to the earlier editions of dr. Only if the chance of finding cancer in the lymph nodes is extremely low for example, when a woman has ductal carcinoma in situ dcis or an invasive tumor less than five millimeters in sizewill a surgeon suggest that evaluation of the lymph nodes may.
Susun s weed is an initiated member of the wolf clan and the sisterhood of the shields. Komen, founded in 1982, has long dominated the breast cancer charity landscape. Love, md, is president and medical director of the susan love, md, breast cancer foundation in santa barbara, calif. The bible for women with breast cancer new york timesfor more than two decades, readers faced with a diagnosis of breast cancer have relied on dr. The bookshelves of libraries and private houses are filled with cookbooks. Excluding cancers of the skin, breast cancer is the most common malignancy diagnosed in american women, accounting for nearly 1 in 3 new. I regret to inform you that susan passed away on thursday, feb 16, 2017.
I am 54, was diagnosed with breast cancer at 42, had chemotherapy, no radiation. Recent research is rapidly changing the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of breast cancer. When i think about the past and the influences that led me to a career in medicine, i fondly recall as a young adult shadowing my father, a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, in his office while he tended to his patients. She has woven statistics, research results, myths and facts into a fabric that is warm and inviting. For a woman faced with a diagnosis of breast cancer, the information available today is vast, uneven, and confusing. Love born february 9, 1948 is an american surgeon, a prominent advocate of preventive breast cancer research, and author. Survive cancer is a groundbreaking book on the most feared disease, by the author of keep your breasts. Susan loves breast book to guide them through the frightening thicket of research and opinion to find the best options for their particular situations. Six years in the writing and interviewing, this book not only tells the story of people around the world who healed themselves of cancer, it tells how they did it. Learning to let go of what you cant control is the first step in helping yourself cope with feelings of shock and.
I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in the right breast on 21 december 2015 stage 2a. It was followed by healing wise 1989, new menopausal years the wise woman way 1992 and revised in 2002, and breast cancer. Komen breast cancer charity has launched a mothers daythemed campaign thats aiming to raise awareness and salute moms everywhere. This information is shared with understanding that you accept complete responsibility for your own health and wellbeing.
The wise woman way by susun weed is a significant contribution to the state of womens health. Love, the author of whats been dubbed the bible for women facing breast cancer, announced this month a. My cancer is hormone treatable with the current prescription being tamoxifen since im premenopausal. The emotional difference between stage i to stage iv breast cancer can be vast. Breast matters is a publication produced by the johns hopkins sidney kimmel comprehensive cancer center about novel treatments and advancements in breast cancer treatment. Discussion screening for breast cancer ncbi bookshelf. The wise woman way draws on womens wisdom, or the inner knowledge often ignored by modern medicine, as a powerful tool for healing. Susan loves breast booklove gives information and advice in forthright, plainspoken languagethere is simply no more clearheaded and comprehensive guide. Years the wise woman way 1992 and revised in 2002, and breast cancer. Designed to be a resource for both women who want to maintain breast health and those whove been diagnosed with breast cancer, breast cancer. There, the breast cancer cells may again begin to divide too quickly and form new tumors. For women who have breast canceror simply want to know more about it to help a friend or a relative manage itthere has been no better source for the past 20 years than dr. This sixth edition explains advances in targeted treatments, hormonal therapies, safer chemotherapy, and immunologic approaches as well as new forms. After their surgery is complete breast cancer patients face a whole range of new issues.
Artemis, named for the greek goddess protector of young women, is our online medical journal that features regular research articles related to breast cancer. Women surviving breast cancer can know with comfort life is what you make it. Thank you for your part in helping to cure breast cancer. Susan miller breast cancer research fund givecampus. Sep 08, 2015 the bible for women with breast cancer new york timesfor more than two decades, readers faced with a diagnosis of breast cancer have relied on dr. For permission to reprint this article, contact us at. Research is one of our best weapons against breast cancer. Armed with the knowledge, background, and questions raised in this book, anyone would be equipped to enter the zone of medical uncertainty surrounding breast cancer to ask more questions. Mammograms dont replace breast selfexams excerpt from breast cancer. During most breast cancer surgeries, the lymph nodes under the arm are examined to determine if the cancer has spread beyond the breast. This invaluable book is for women who want to maintain breast health and for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Susun weed po box 64, woodstock, ny 12498 fax 18452468081. Susan loves breast book is breast cancer 101, the necessary foundation and springboard for understanding the fundamentals of breast cancer and treatment. Apr 04, 2001 april 4, 2001 actress suzanne somers recently revealed that she has opted to treat her breast cancer with iscador, a drug made from a mistletoe extract somers followed the advice of her.
Susan loves illness gives new focus to her cause the new. Abundantly well seven medicines is bestselling author susun weed s sixth book in the wise woman herbal series. Having the privilege of assisting my breast cancer patients with their health needs and being. I am currently being treated for breast cancer at georgetown lombardi, washington, d. Seaweed is an exceptional ally to the wise woman healing those with gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, ulcerated colon, colitis, constipation, watery stools, and other intestinal ills, thanks to its bioavailable nourishment, high algin content, mucilaginous fiber, and rhythmical resonation. Komen is the worlds largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit outside of the federal government while providing realtime help to. For women who want to maintain breast health or for women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Put bread in a cast iron skillet and toast one side while you mix the oil and minced garlic together. Love, a surgeon, is best known as the author of the topselling dr. I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer and i took the book off the shelf again. Susan loves guide for the soundest, most supportive advice, once again they will find all the help they need in this new edition. The prescription product dronabinol marinol, which is one chemical in marijuana, is used in doses of 5 to 15 mgm2 every 2 for 4 hours for nausea and vomiting due to cancer chemotherapy, and 2.
My oncotype dx score is 14, which should mean a low recurrence rate. A breast cancer survivors experience and breast cancer experts story, is a unique, empowering, and often humorous story. In addition to her writing, ms weed trains apprentices, oversees the work of more than 300 correspondence course students, coordinates the activities of the wise woman center, and is a high priestess of dianic wicca, a member of the sisterhood of the shields, and a peace elder. Stage iv breast cancer also known as metastatic or advanced breast cancer has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body, most often the bones, lungs, liver or brain. Charlotte, nc in preparation for the 20th annual race for the cure on october 1st and the start of breast cancer awareness month, susan g. In this completely revised fifth edition, it also becomes a guide for those at risk of getting breast cancer, survivors interested in the consequences of their treatment, and anyone who wants to understand the new research about how the local environment influences the manifestations and treatments of many. Supportive complimentary medicines to ease sideeffects of surgery. Im under 40, an arlingtonbased mom of four young children, a wife, an executive, and also a stage 3 triple negative breast cancer patient. Susan love research foundation, which focuses on breast cancer prevention and research into eradicating the disease.
Over the past 30 years, its fueled our knowledge of breast cancer and helped us understand that breast cancer is not just a single disease but many diseases, unique to each individual. Weed wanderings newsletter with susun weed may 2002. For more than two decades, readers have relied on dr. This invaluable book is for women who want to maintain.
This site is sponsored by susun weed and ash tree publishing all black and white illustrations by durga bernhard on this site are from susun weeds book healing wise to visit the site map click here. Susan loves illness gives new focus to her cause the. Seaweed susun weed, herbal medicine articles on womens. This form is used by the irs to assess the nonprofit organization for its compliance with tax. And now, it may have set a land speed record for cutting its losses.
I heard you speaking on the deborah ray radio show and i need some help with menopause. Personal mentorship with susun weed wise woman herbal ezine. Susun weeds herbal medicine books on womens health issues. This site is sponsored by susun weed and ash tree publishing all black and white illustrations by durga bernhard on this site are from susun weed s book healing wise to visit the site map click here. Susan hoover when i think about the past and the influences that led me to a career in medicine, i fondly recall as a young adult shadowing my father, a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, in his office while he tended to his patients. A service of the national library of medicine, national institutes of health. Susan loves breast book has long been the bible for the newly diagnosed. For more than two decades, readers faced with a diagnosis of breast cancer have relied on dr.
Susan loves breast book to guide them through this frightening thicket of research and opinion to find the best possible options for their particular situations. Author susun weed proposes an anticancer lifestyle. Komen for the cure may have said it would never bow down to political pressure but that was two days ago. She is the founder of the wise woman center and ash tree publishing and the voice of the wise woman tradition. This is chris hill, husband of susan hill, aka notgoingtoquit. Surgery dr susan love foundation for breast cancer research. Supportive complimentary medicines to ease sideeffects of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or tamoxifen. Susun weed herbal medicine womens health breast cancer. This sixth edition explains advances in targeted treatments, hormonal therapies, safer. Her adopted native american grandmothers are twylah nitsch and keywaydinoquay. Breast cancer funding we fund research worldwide susan.
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