An interview with John W. Anderson about STAND BY HER Living Sunny Side Up

“Heart and Soul: Stand by Her” by John W. Anderson

Writer and producer John W. Anderson shares his inspiration behind creating resources for men who are helping the women in their lives fight breast cancer.

By Laura Lee Bloor
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Laura Landro, Wall Street Journal’s “Informed Patient” columnist, has selected STAND BY HER as one of 2009’s best health books, and a recommended read for the New Year.  See  Wall Street Journal article

Here’s an excerpt:

Consumers flock online for 24/7 health information, from the latest research on rare diseases to mothers’ groups tweeting advice on colicky babies. But when it comes to reliable, easy-to-understand information on a wide range of medical, health and fitness issues, a number of new books belong in any informed patient’s library—and as a bonus, some use Web sites to post the latest updates and build communities.

“Stand by Her” by John W. Anderson

With a mother, sister and wife diagnosed with breast cancer, Mr. Anderson found little in all the books and Web sites about the disease to help men cope; he uses his own experience to help men become supportive care givers while dealing with their own fears and emotions about a loved one with breast cancer. He walks men through all the physical and emotional challenges women will face during treatment, and the logistics of hospitals, surgery and chemotherapy. There is also frank discussion of the strains on marriage and intimacy, and how to rebuild what may be lost in the battle and prepare for the future. Standbyher.org offers a forum where men can ask questions and share experiences and coping tips.

Here’s an article that iVillage asked John Anderson  to write for Breast Cancer Awareness month about the women in his  life who all went through breast cancer. Click here. iVillage

Susan G. Komen for the Cure website excerpts STAND BY HER. Here’s the link – Susan G. Komen

Article: “Guys: How to Help Your Loved One Beat Breast Cancer” by John W. Anderson Huffington Post

John W. Anderson was interviewed by a Canadian online magazine called “Ever Better” for the 50+ audience. To read what he had to say, click here: Ever Better

Stand by Her was excerpted in the Sunday edition of the New York Daily News. Here’s a link to the coverage: New York Daily News

John W. Anderson has stood by his mother, wife, sister, and his mom’s closest friend as they battled breast cancer. His new book, Stand by Her: A Breast Cancer Guide for Men, published in time for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, details these experience, and all that he learned by being on the frontlines of this battle with four of the most important women in his life.

From when to stay quiet, shave your head, or grab a beer with a buddy to get out of what he dubs “Cancerland,” Anderson spoke to WebMD about how men can help the women they love face breast cancer.
Here’s what he had to say:
WebMd article on Stand by Her