Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery: A Step-by-Step MBSR Approach to Help You Cope with Treatment and Reclaim Your Life Paperback – February 3, 2011

I recently read this book, two weeks after I finished my surgery and chemo treatments for stage four Uterine cancer. Even though my CT scans are now clear, I was having trouble with anxiety about the future. I've practiced mindfulness meditation before, but this book helped me connect the practice with the most serious and terrifying time in my life. I read it on Kindle and have since ordered a print copy so I can mark pages and flip back to certain parts I want to re-read. It's been the single best resource I've found during this trying time and I will be recommending it to friends whether the trials they're facing are health related or otherwise. I feel calm now and while I know I'll still have moments of panic, at least now I have some specific tools for dealing with them.

I bought this for a group class, and it was so very, very helpful.

The book arrived in good condition as described and on time.

Useful information.

Very helpful. Worth a read. I have promised myself I will read this book at least once a year.

Drs. Carlson and Speca have created an insightful and wonderfully written guide to share their expertise, experience and wisdom of their highly successful Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery program. The authors have created, through clear and concise language, as well as practical steps and illustrations, a comprehensive guide to read cover to cover multiple times. The organization of this book also allows for quick reference ease. As experts in their field, the authors address important questions regarding stress and cancer, the mind-body connection, as well as providing a practical step-by-step guide to reduce stress, cope with illness, and rebuild a healthy life. I highly recommend this book and the Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery program to individuals and their loved ones who are coping with cancer, as well as the professionals who work with them.

I found this book through our local cancer center, and after looking at it several times, I bought it. The step by step program helps you learn to focus on all the good things around you during a very difficult time. It helps to refocus your mind to the beauty in this world and encourages you to be mindful of it. Now over the treatment phase, I am still trying to live "in the moment" and enjoy my life through enjoyment of the moment. I think this is a great resource for ANYONE going through a difficult time.

An absolute must read for anyone or anyone who knows anyone going through cancer treatment or dealing with cancer.