When Your Wife Has Breast Cancer, a Story of Love Courage & Survival

"It is a love story, and a tale of triumph over adversity, full of practical advice reinforced by real-life lessons..."-Linda Fairstein

Mark Weiss tells the story of his 38-year-old wife Cathy's battle with breast cancer. It examines the choices they had, the decisions they made, the setbacks they experienced, and the emotional upheaval they faced. Mark Weiss candidly discusses the fears he harbored for himself, his wife and his children during this time of uncertainty. He offers insight into medical opinions, insurance discrepancies, and the toll a serious illness can take on such things as intimacy, professional standing, and financial security.

Chapters include: Chemotherapy-How To Deal With the Chemo Shark; Sex and Intimacy-Will It Ever Be the Same?; Talking To Your Young Children About Mommy's Cancer; Faith and Friendships; Life After Cancer and A Painful Look In The Mirror.

Mark S. Weiss is an executive vice president of a large commercial real estate company.