Oct. 21, 2025 – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Gazette asked the library to contribute a list of books for their October issue of HER Magazine. Materials Librarian Allison Zordell compiled this list of recently published nonfiction, by health experts, patients, nurses, and doctors. Browse the titles below, and put them on hold in our catalog by clicking on their covers.
"Beyond Breast Cancer: A Mayo Clinic Guide to Healing and Wellness" by Tufia C. Haddad
"Beyond Breast Cancer" provides practical advice for life after breast cancer treatment. Mayo Clinic specialists share guidance on monitoring recurrence, improving diet, sleep, and exercise, managing treatment effects, supporting sexual health, and handling financial and insurance concerns.
"Talking to My Tatas: All You Need to Know from a Breast Cancer Researcher and Survivor" by Dana Brantely-Sieders
"Talking to My Tatas" combines evidence-based science with personal experience to guide breast cancer patients, caregivers, and loved ones. Covering everything from diagnostics to treatment options, it empowers readers with knowledge, humor, and hope.
"Healing: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient" by Theresa Brown
"Healing: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient" is a candid memoir of Brown’s breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Drawing on her experience as an oncology nurse, Brown reveals the challenges of navigating a profit-driven healthcare system from the patient’s perspective.
"Twisting Fate: My Journey with BRCA, From Breast Cancer Doctor to Patient and Back" by Pamela N. Munster
"Twisting Fate" recounts Munster’s journey from oncologist to breast cancer patient after discovering she carried the BRCA gene mutation, offering a powerful perspective on facing the disease from both sides.
"Flat: Reclaiming My Body from Breast Cancer" by Catherine Guthrie
"Flat: Reclaiming My Body from Breast Cancer" is an authentic memoir of facing breast cancer twice, redefining femininity, and deepening her relationship with her partner. With honesty and resilience, she challenges conventional narratives and advocates for women’s autonomy.