 The Caring Connections Network Is Proud to Offer the . . . Survivors Helping Survivors Video Series . . . produced by Bosom Buddies, Inc. If you or someone you love has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, these award-winning* videos can help. Click here to order. |
 Bosom Buddies, Inc. was founded by breast cancer survivors, Kay Alport and Kathy Kompare. Their goal is to provide information to help alleviate some of the fear and anxiety caused by the diagnosis of breast cancer. To that end, they have produced these videos. Scroll down to learn more about the three videos in the series or click on the titles below: Will Mom Be OK? Families Talk About Breast Cancer |
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About the series: * A large number of these tapes have been donated to those who cannot afford them * Will Mom Be OK? was funded by The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation * There are over 10,000 series copies in distribution. * Many libraries, hospitals, doctors' offices, womens' and wellness centers have copies of these programs.
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Bosom Buddies, Inc. was formed in 1997 as a not-for-profit
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others have to say- I thought I was dying. The Buddies pick you up and move you right on your way to recovery! I will send these tapes to anyone I know touched by this disease! Lisa H. All I can say is Thank God for the Buddies and their good work. My family and especially my children, benefited from these wonderful tapes and support. Karen B.
When you first get the bad news that you have cancer, the stress is
magnified by the many decisions you have to make. The video from
Bosom Buddies was just exactly what I needed. You could actually
SEE the options and it was presented in a very understandable way.
After viewing the entire video I was better equipped to make my
decision and my stress was reduced dramatically. Nancy C. |
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1: Will Mom Be OK? Families Talk About Breast CancerOne of the hardest moments a woman may face during her battle with breast cancer is telling her children. Moms are superheroes. They aren't suppose to get sick, tired or be bald. Every year, thousands of mothers tell their children they have breast cancer. The news comes suddenly, and no one is prepared for it. In this video, introduced by CNN's Paula Zahn, you will hear two child/family counseling experts discuss: How to tell your children you have breast cancer Communicating effectively Managing the daily routine Recognizing a child's distress signals Dealing with your own emotional highs and lows And you'll meet four families, with children ranging in age from 3 years to 18, who openly share their stories about breast cancer. Children of all ages need reassurance when their world is shaken. This video is supportive, caring and positive, and will give you tools to help yourself and your family. Want to know more? Packaging details: Label | Insert |
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Woman to Woman; Breast Cancer and Reconstruction OptionsBreast cancer survivors share memories of their journey from diagnosis to recovery. The videotape covers specific information about choices for reconstruction after mastectomy and medical animation of a number of procedures including lumpectomy, tissue expanders, saline and silicone implants, lat. flap and TRAM. Guided by medical experts from the fields of surgical oncology, plastic surgery and hematology, information is combined with the real life experiences of women on the job and interacting with their families. Real photos of surgical patients are shown before and after reconstruction. Powerfully told by breast cancer survivors, the video offers a hopeful view of life after breast cancer. Want to know more? Packaging details: Label | Insert |
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Partners in Hope; A Man's Guide to Women's Breast CancerFilled with meaningful and supportive suggestions for men whose partners have breast cancer, this videotape looks at breast cancer from a man's point of view. In this program, couples who have faced the illness and its' related issues, discuss how they experienced this serious challenge. They share their thoughts and emotions related to the various stages of working through the illness with a focus on the emotional and interpersonal aspects of their experience.
Additionally, experts in the field of
family and couples counseling bring perspective, and offer advice to
men and couples about methods for coping with breast cancer. |
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Awards Aurora Gold Award/Will Mom Be OK? Aegis Award of Excellence/ Will Mom Be OK Telly Award/ Woman to Woman, Breast Cancer and Reconstruction Options Axiem Award/Woman to Woman, Breast Cancer and Reconstruction Options Aegis Award/ Woman to Woman, Breast Cancer and Reconstruction Options Aegis Award/ Partners In Hope Aurora Platinum Best of Show Award/ Partners In Hope Christie Hefner was awarded the John Wayne Cancer Center Award for Partners in Hope |
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and PayPalDVD Prices 1 - DVD: $30, 2 - DVDs: $50, 3 - DVD's: $60 Plus $5 shipping for up to 3 tapes per order. (Additional $10 for international shipping)
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