I found this blog by an English breast surgeon who got BC herself to be incredibly useful & informative when I was first diagnosed. And then most especially the chemo guide when I found out I had to have it myself.She hasn't posted for a long time but a notification just popped into my inbox, she's writing again. So if you're into blogs, check it out.http://liz.oriordan.co.uk/MovingOn_files/this-is-who-I-am.html

Liz and I were diagnosed at the same time and I liaised with her on the section on men and breast cancer. It is a great reference for us all.

Just ordered and read her first book online.....it’s fabulous. Wish I’d had it at the start, but still glad to have it in case I need it. Covers everything accurately and thoroughly.Totally recommend :)

It’s inspirational, it helped me in the first month of diagnosis when I was petrified of what future was in store for me. She is so down to earth and such a great speaker, I have bought a glass jar that can be my jar of joy!

Liz messaged me on Twitter to say that male breast cancer is covered in her new book. Good news for men!

Wow what a powerful statement!Eric Topol, an American physician, in his book 'The Patient Will See You Now', says that the patient is the single most unused person in healthcare. Finally, someone is listening.

Liz O'Riordan - breast surgeon with BC Recommended to Read

lrb_03
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8 years ago
She was diagnosed around the same time as me, I think. I've followed her blog since her early days. I'm excited to see what direction she now takes. I got that new entry, too
kmakm
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8 years ago
@lrb_03 The book could be incredible. I hope it's not too Britain-centric.
Spillsy
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8 years ago
I found this blog too, Amazing and helped me.
Her ted talk is fantastic too,
‘jar of joy’ . The book will be good as the co- author is a very established medical writer who also had breast cancer. It may be UK focused, such as support groups etc, but I am sure the information will be evidence based and practical as both ladies have been though breast cancer.
kmakm
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8 years ago
Thanks @spillsy. I'll check out her TED talk.
Spillsy
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8 years ago
It’s inspirational, it helped me in the first month of diagnosis when I was petrified of what future was in store for me. She is so down to earth and such a great speaker, I have bought a glass jar that can be my jar of joy!
kmakm
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7 years ago
Wouldn't it be incredible to have something like this institute here? We'd be a great resource. And how good is this quote from Eric Topol?!

"the patient is the single most unused person in healthcare."

http://liz.oriordan.co.uk/Speaker/KeynoteTalks/?post=this-institute-launch
traveltext
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7 years ago

Liz messaged me on Twitter to say that male breast cancer is covered in her new book. Good news for men!
kmakm
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7 years ago
Oh that's brilliant @traveltext! She's very impressive, and clearly really nice :)
iserbrown
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7 years ago
Wow what a powerful statement!

Eric Topol, an American physician, in his book 'The Patient Will See You Now', says that the patient is the single most unused person in healthcare. Finally, someone is listening.
arpie
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6 years ago
Bumping this as I believe it is a powerful read for all going thru their BC treatment.

Liz O’Riordan gives a totally honest and upfront discussion on her own Breast Cancer from discovery, to diagnosis, surgery and treatment and side effects and then a recurrence In 2018.

Start at the beginning and work your way thru at your own pace.
http://liz.oriordan.co.uk/

As a direct result of her BC, she has been forced to step away from her lifelong passion - being a Breast Cancer Surgeon

Her TEDx talks are well worth watching as well.

You can follow her on a Facebook as well.
https://www.facebook.com/liz.oriordan.3

take care xxx-