Red Sunshine: A Story of Strength and Inspiration from a Doctor Who Survived Stage 3 Breast Cancer
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (813 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1578264073 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Like many others diagnosed with cancer, Dr. Allison was looking for was found in her own life.Red Sunshine is a memoir about Dr. Allison’s sudden journey from physician to patient and her attempt to make the most of this terrifying and unexpected ordeal. Ultimately, the story that Dr. Dr. But as a 33-year-old healthy new mother, she never expected to find herself looking at her own malignant cells under the microscope. Allison shares all the intimate details of her emotional journey with both humor and honesty.. I
She then embarks on an emotional journey through uncharted territory, warmly related in Red Sunshine. She also knows that it is up to her how she responds and she does so with grace, dignity, and wit. I’d recommend it to my patients as well as my colleagues.”—Julie R. As a breast cancer specialist, she knows all too well her prognosis and treatment plan as soon as she’s diagnosed. So many books sugar coat things but this memoir really gives a realistic picture of the experience and still manages to be funny, uplifting and a great read.”—Kristine Calhoun, M.D., Breast Surgeon and Associate Professor, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and University of Washington Medical Center, Seattl
"Great book!" according to R. Buschbaum. Interesting perspective from the other side of the microscope. Enjoyed the read!. Get ready to be inspired This is a great book - I could not put it down. Red Sunshine is a compelling story about how a young mother diagnosed with breast cancer reacts with grace, fortitude, and (yes) humor to the trauma and emotional roller coaster of her new reality. The writing is brilliant and the narrative is as often hilarious as it is poignant. In this book, Kim Allison goes beyond simply sharing her experience with cancer - she shows us how to live life and how to love living.. "Highly recommended but don't buy the eBook" according to Booklover. As a Stage Highly recommended but don't buy the eBook As a Stage 3 Breast Cancer survivor, I found Dr. Allison's book highly relevant to my own story. It helped to know that even a pathologist can be frustrated with waiting for a diagnosis. Or that the fear of losing a breast and in her case both breasts is felt even by doctors who specialize in breast cancer. It has been two years since my mastectomy; yet I had no trouble re-living her experience and comparing it to my own. I also recommend this book to the friends and family of those who have been . Breast Cancer survivor, I found Dr. Allison's book highly relevant to my own story. It helped to know that even a pathologist can be frustrated with waiting for a diagnosis. Or that the fear of losing a breast and in her case both breasts is felt even by doctors who specialize in breast cancer. It has been two years since my mastectomy; yet I had no trouble re-living her experience and comparing it to my own. I also recommend this book to the friends and family of those who have been
. She is actively involved in breast cancer research, clinical diagnostics, and teaching. When not chasing her children and husband around, she enjoys writing, painting, yoga, running, and double-tall lattés. Kim Allison, M.D., is the director of Breast Pathology at the University of Washington Medica