“Kim’s complete candor about the physical and emotional realities of her experience with breast cancer has helped us better understand the strong, active women for whom we are designing. Her indomitable quest to support others through her story is inspiring to all of us.”

— Sheila Pollak, Athleta CMO

“Kim’s book is empowering. Every person diagnosed with breast cancer deserves the best care possible and Kim’s story illustrates how you can be your own best advocate for your care. Her passion to encourage others to work through the challenges of a breast cancer diagnosis is a testament to her strength and courage.”

— Marisa Weiss, Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Breastcancer.org

“Cancer is always a personal journey! Kimberly embarked upon hers at first with faith and hope. Along the way she became her own best advocate. Refusing to allow cancer to define her, she became resolved not simply to survive but to thrive. Eventually she found a new purpose, to promote self-advocacy, and to share her story with the hope to inspire and empower others. Courageously personal, this inspirational book is one step along that journey.”

— Joseph B. Keegan, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist

“Kim has demonstrated strength and beauty throughout her journey and her struggle, passion and resilience permeate every page. She continues to inspire others to always be your own best health advocate.”

— Jennifer Merschdorf, CEO of the Young Survival Coalition, Diagnosed with breast cancer at age 36

“All of us have been touched by a diagnosis of cancer, either personally or within our family or social communities. Doctors and caregivers are trained to provide medical recommendations, but Ms. Jewett has, through her own experience, put together a terrific roadmap to guide a patient through the many day-to-day issues that confront someone with breast cancer. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed, STRONG(ER+) should be on your bookshelf for quick reference as these real world problems arise in your journey.
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— Daniel F. Hayes, MD, FACP, FASCO Stuart B. Padnos Professor of Breast Cancer Research University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center Past President, American Society of Clinical Oncology

“It’s unusual for a woman with breast cancer to take the time and have the skills to detail her spiritual, physical, and emotional journey through diagnosis, treatment, and into survivorship. In Kimberly Jewett’s book STRONG(ER+), we can see through one woman’s eyes the challenges of her cancer on her, her family, and her relationships. No one’s journey is the same, but this book will help women with a new diagnosis of breast cancer know what to expect and may help them cope better and to realize they are not alone.”

— Lisa A. Carey, M.D., Jacobs Preyer Distinguished Professor of Breast Cancer Research, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

“Kimberly’s experience as a parent, care partner, patient, advocate and oncology professional provides a multi-faceted look into the world of cancer. Her honest, compelling story is one of faith, gut instinct and the psychological strength it takes to trust yourself and speak out. In doing this for herself, she has been able to empower others to do the same, beginning with her own young children. Read this book and find your way. It may not be the same as Kimberly’s... it will be your own path, with trusted, sage advice along the way. ”

— Christine Benjamin, LMSW, Breast Cancer Program Director, SHARE Cancer Support

“Kimberly’s book STRONG(ERt) inspires others to become more involved in their healthcare and/or cancer journey. Her sheer determination to help herself, her children, as well as others with sincerity, courage and strength is amazing. As another patient advocate who was quite young with two young kids when first diagnosed with breast cancer, I wish that I’d have this book to help me while dealing with my own the trials and tribulations!”

— Ivis Febus-Sampayo, Senior Director of Programs, SHARE

“Kim’s passion and commitment to making the lives of breast cancer patients is what makes her such a great patient advocate. She tirelessly devotes her personal care and decision making for the well-being of her family. She has persevered during her most trying moments and has managed to raise two wonderful children. She has taught all of us the importance of giving and that every patient’s journey is a gift.”

— Maria Quejada, MD

“There’s no better patient advocate than a patient themselves. This brings great passion, caring and understanding to their work, and changes their work into personally dedicated projects, with great cause and dedication. Kim’s ability to pull from her harrowing experiences as a cancer patient and survivor, and extend her hand to others through her own story is nothing short of amazing. It comes through in her book. It comes through in her work. I’m quite certain it comes through in everyone she comes in contact with.”

— Matt Coffey, President & CEO, Oncolytics Biotech

“Kim is one of those patients you never forget caring for. She is an inspiration to all who are blessed to meet her. I will never forget the way she taught her children to give back and the day they brought 50 fleece blankets to the cancer center for other patients to take home. She is an inspiration and truly an advocate for women experiencing breast cancer. Her energy and commitment to making the lives of breast cancer patient better is awe inspiring. ”

— Kim Rohan, Nurse Practitioner

“The journey through cancer is very complex to describe in all its aspects, feelings, and psychological traumas and I have been facing it many times in my personal and professional life, but Ms. Kimberly Irvine has been able to give a new approach to it with a great level of determination and hope. I met Kimberly through business consultancy to my company after her illness, but why really she was able to inspire me is in the will and actions to overcome any life difficulties and challenges. In STRONG(ER+) there is a real inspirational pathway for anybody that is looking for a new life after the illness and new positive feelings after the sorrow, a real great book that shake feelings and change prospective in the daily life, and make everyone to feel STRONG(ER+). Moreover the fact that half of the proceedings of this book goes to a charity cancer research foundation confirm even more a strong feeling.”

— Riccardo Braglia, Healthcare Entrepreneur

“Kimberly inspires all of us (women and men) to face life’s adversities with our inner power. We may not think we have it, but after reading her book, we know we have it in all of us to take on anything life throws at us.”

— Steven Lo, Chief Commercial Officer, Puma Technologies