Interview With Thomas Brown: Author Of Men Bleed Too

Reader Views is happy to welcome, Thomas Brown, author of the inspirational self-help book,"Men Bleed Too." Thomas is being interviewed by Juanita Watson, Assistant Editor of Reader Views.

Juanita: Thanks for taking the time to talk with us today Thomas. Your book "Men Bleed Too: A Compelling Story About One Man's Struggle to Help His Wife Fight Breast Cancer!" is a true account of your own personal experience. Would you tell us the deeply honest story you tell in your
book?

Thomas: This is the story of my role as a caregiver for my wife who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992 and unfortunately died in August of 1994.

Juanita: What inspired you to turn your experience into a book?

Thomas: At the time of Barbara's diagnosis I did a lot of research on breast cancer. I found several good books written by women and their experiences, but nothing from a male caregivers perspective. I kept copious notes and a daily journal throughout our battle. I just felt that someday I needed to tell that story from a man's point of view.

Juanita: How did you and Barbara react to the original diagnosis?

Thomas: That is an interesting question, because I thought I was the only one who knew at first. After the initial biopsy the surgeon took me into a private room and said that the biopsy went well. I asked him what it looked like and he said that it looked like cancer, but would have to wait for the results of the pathology lab to be certain. He went on to add that he was sure it was cancer and if the results came back that it was not, he would do another biopsy. So Barbara and I left with me thinking I was the only one who knew.