Breast Cancer Survivor Writes Book to Help Parents Talk About Cancer
Corpus Christi, Texas (PRWEB) October 01, 2014 -- Catherine F. Lutz, Breast Cancer Survivor, aims to help parents and children discuss cancer through her self-published children’s book, Mommy R Your Boobies Broken? Breast cancer through the eyes of a 3 year old.
“Telling my kids I had breast cancer was incredibly painful. I struggled with trying to find the perfect words to break the news but realized none exist. It was heart wrenching to watch their eyes fill with tears, to see the scared look on their face, and to hear them asking me to promise not to die!”
Despite dealing with the emotional turmoil of a cancer diagnosis, parents should not feel pressured to use a cookie-cutter approach to talking to their children about cancer because family dynamics may differ.
The book takes readers through a whirlwind of emotions, using silly, laughable, and adorable illustrations to remind readers that the story is told through the eyes of a 3 year old. With a bit of a giggle, Alyssa Lutz said, “the book will help kids smile and laugh when they hear the word boobies!”
About the Author:
Catherine F. Lutz, a Sr. Human Resource Manager, was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 39 years old and faced telling her children she had cancer. Having that difficult conversation helped Catherine realize she wanted to help others navigate that challenging time. Catherine had a bi-lateral mastectomy and elected an advanced form of breast cancer reconstruction the DIEP flap- a revolutionary procedure using her own skin and fat to reconstruct her breasts performed by Dr. Steven Pisano with PRMA- Center for Advanced Breast Reconstruction located in San Antonio, Texas. Catherine’s refusal to hide behind this illness and become powerless motivates her to share her story.
“Mommy R Your Boobies Broken?” (ISBN #9780615865706) is available on line at Barnes & Noble, Amazon and http://www.mommyryourboobiesbroken.com. To schedule an interview with the author, or to request a review copy of the book, please send your request to Catherine: cflutz(AT)hotmail.com
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