Who here has a pocket folder full of information and notes that you put together when you were first diagnosed with breast cancer? A 3-ring binder? A manilla folder hanging in a Pendaflex file?

Well, take a look at this …

A Survivor’s Guide for the Breast Cancer Journey, by Kim Regenhard, was released in April 2008.

The journal, from RiverStone Journals, and in collaboration with Day-Timer, is specifically intended to help women newly diagnosed with breast cancer understand, organize, plan and record their journey from diagnosis through recovery.

Kim herself was diagnosed in 1998, treated with a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiation. Upon her recovery, she took it upon herself to develop a tool that will help others navigate the physical and emotional course of cancer.

“I felt compelled to create a handbook that would make the battle with cancer less burdensome for those diagnosed,” said Kim.

This beautiful hard cover (faux suede, by the way; feels awesome to someone who is tactile like myself), spiral bound book — 86 pages in total — also features beautifully photographed survivors. Kim worked with The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation as well, to include information pertinent to survivors — including terminology and medical explanations of pathology and treatment options.

It’s available online for $39.95. (A portion of the proceeds from A Survivor’s Guide for the Breast Cancer Journey sales will be donated to breast cancer research, education and advocacy.) This would make a great gift for anyone newly diagnosed. Yup, wish I had one when I was first told I had cancer. Absolutely, indeed!

Here are a few of the journal’s special features:

• Calendar to plan and manage your schedule

• Directory to organize important contacts
• Compartments to collect critical information
• Questions to ask your medical providers
• Tips and advice from survivors
• Ample space to reflect on your experience
• Inspiring pictures and quotes
• Resources and breast cancer-related organizations
• Special section for caregivers

This journal is a gift from Kim to you … a gift from someone who has walked and survived to someone taking her first steps.

Literally, it’s a gift. I’m giving one Pink Ribbon Review reader a copy of A Survivor’s Guide for the Breast Cancer Journey.

All you have to do to qualify to win is leave a comment here explaining your diagnosis and including the date you were diagnosed — I’ll choose one commenter on Sunday, August 3rd, and post the winner for all to see and celebrate.

Thanks Kim, for bringing this journal to our attention.

(Image: RiverStone Journals)

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