Cancer Sucks But Youll Get Through It

Author : Michelle Rapkin
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1506496482
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cancer Sucks, But You'll Get Through It written by Michelle Rapkin and published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers. This book was released on 2024 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infused with hope, laughter, and advice, this book curates personal experience with priceless learning from interviews with cancer survivors around the country. Cancer Sucks will equip you with the non-medical tools and tips needed to make it through cancer treatment sanely.

Author : Marc Silver
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1402273088
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book My Parent Has Cancer and It Really Sucks written by Marc Silver and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let's face it, cancer sucks. This book provides real-life advice from real-life teens designed to help teens live with a parent who is fighting cancer. One million American teenagers live with a parent who is fighting cancer. It's a hard blow for those already navigating high school, preparing for college, and becoming increasingly independent. Author Maya Silver was 15 when her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001. She and her dad, Marc, have combined their family's personal experience with advice from dozens of medical professionals and real stories from 100 teens—all going through the same thing Maya did. The topic of cancer can be difficult to approach, but in a highly designed, engaging style, this book gives practical guidance that includes: How to talk about the diagnosis (and what does diagnosis even mean, anyway?) The best outlets for stress (punching a wall is not a great one, but should it happen, there are instructions for a patch job) How to deal with friends (especially one the ones with 'pity eyes') Whether to tell the teachers and guidance counselors and what they should know (how not to get embarrassed in class) What happens in a therapy session and how to find a support group if you want one A special section for parents also gives tips on strategies for sharing the news and explaining cancer to a child, making sure your child doesn't become the parent, what to do if the outlook is grim, and tips for how to live life after cancer. My Parent Has Cancer and It Really Sucks allows teens to see that they are not alone. That no matter how rough things get, they will get through this difficult time. That everything they're feeling is ok. Essays from Gilda Radner's "Gilda's Club" annual contest are an especially poignant and moving testimony of how other teens dealt with their family's situation. Praise for My Parent Has Cancer and It Really Sucks: "Wisely crafted into a wonderfully warm, engaging and informative book that reads like a chat with a group of friends with helpful advice from the experts." —Paula K. Rauch MD, Director of the Marjorie E. Korff Parenting At a Challenging Time Program "A must read for parents, kids, teachers and medical staff who know anyone with cancer. You will learn something on every page." —Anna Gottlieb, MPA, Founder and CEO Gilda's Club Seattle "This book is a 'must have' for oncologists, cancer treatment centers and families with teenagers." —Kathleen McCue, MA, LSW, CCLS, Director of the Children's Program at The Gathering Place, Cleveland, OH "My Parent Has Cancer and It Really Sucks provides a much-needed toolkit for teens coping with a parent's cancer." —Jane Saccaro, CEO of Camp Kesem, a camp for children who have a parent with cancer

Author : The Lance Armstrong Foundation
Publisher : Harmony
ISBN 13 : 0767922948
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Live Strong written by The Lance Armstrong Foundation and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2005-09-27 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Survivors from all walks of life talk about what “living strong” in the face of cancer means to them. Since the now ubiquitous LIVESTRONG™ wristbands became available in May 2004, the Lance Armstrong Foundation has raised more than $50 million for cancer survivorship programs, and the signature phrase has become a battle cry for those who fight the disease every day. Now, the Lance Armstrong Foundation has compiled, from hours of videotaped interviews, poignant and dramatic personal accounts from cancer survivors. Covering a wide range of subjects, from grief to spousal relationships, employment discrimination to coping with medical bills, infertility to fear of recurrence, survivors share their experiences and speak candidly about how cancer has impacted their lives. For twenty-four-year-old Amy it’s how her illness changed her relationship with her parents. Mike, a male survivor of breast cancer, talks about gender stereotypes and genetic testing. And Eric, the father of a five-year-old survivor of a brain tumor, recalls how friends and strangers helped his family with financial issues and how the experience brought him and his wife closer together. While heartbreaking at times, these powerfully honest stories are ultimately uplifting and extremely reassuring to patients and their families. They offer the wisdom and hope that only survivors can give. LiveStrong is a remarkable testament to the resilience of the human spirit. From the introduction by Lance Armstrong: My work with the LAF shows me daily that sharing our stories and learning from one another’s experiences helps us cancer survivors continue to survive. Some people think the cancer experience is only about the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, as if after the disease goes into remission, it no longer exists. But survivorship goes beyond remission. Survivorship is an evolution.

Author : Kim Harms
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1641706279
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Life Reconstructed written by Kim Harms and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, but this is not just another cancer book. Breast cancer survivor Kim Harms combines her own experience with extensive research and walks readers through the process of mastectomy and breast reconstruction, weighing the pros and cons, detailing the physical and emotional costs, and laying out the questions cancer fighters need to ask to be their own best advocate. With a foreword by the medical director of Katzmann Breast Center and chapters on everything from the vulnerable feeling of exposing your breasts to “everyone” to the distinctions between reconstruction and augmentation (trust us, it’s not a boob job!), Life Reconstructed is the compassionate, honest roadmap every breast cancer fighter needs on her journey to recovery.

Author : Holly J. Bertone
Publisher : Pink Fortitude, LLC
ISBN 13 : 0991158504
Total Pages : 10 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Drops of Fortitude written by Holly J. Bertone and published by Pink Fortitude, LLC. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drops of Fortitude is written by cancer survivor Holly Bertone to help inspire other individuals going through cancer treatment. This book is gender and cancer neutral and is a life anthem for anyone who is struggling through a difficult life situation. Learn how to find your inner strength and your personal fortitude and rise above your illness. Holly also provides a segment on how to survive cancer like an Army Ranger. She dishes out some tough love, but you will gain a new perspective on finding peace and strength during your treatment. Drops of Fortitude is Holly's second publication, and the first e-book in her "Drops" series for cancer patients.

Author : Scott D. Finestone
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1465332936
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cancer Only Sucks on Days That End in ''Y'' written by Scott D. Finestone and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2008-08-04 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book Cancer Only Sucks on Days That End In Y is a combination of a memoir of our exploits battling this disease and a manual for friends and families who find themselves thrust into the wonderful (NOT) world of cancer. This touching and often hilarious story combines flashbacks from journal entries and advice on how to tackle The Monster. Whether you, a family member, friend or neighbor has a child who is facing a life-threatening illness, this book can serve as your insiders look into how one navigates those treacherous waters.

Author : Cornelia Steinberg
Publisher : Bookbaby
ISBN 13 : 9781543997118
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cancer Sucks! written by Cornelia Steinberg and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2020-01-04 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can not control the winds and seas, but you can adjust your sails. Cornelia's first book, CANCER SUCKS! will take you on a journey through the stormy seas, a journey that Cornelia has been on since 2016 and what you could do to adjust your sails so you can find peace and strength amid your struggle.

Author : Heartwarming Publishing
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book My Breast Cancer Journal ~ Journaling Through Chemo, Surgery, and Radiation ~ Cancer Sucks written by Heartwarming Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Made especially for you by a cancer survivor :o) "You can be a victim of cancer, or a survivor of cancer. It's a mindset." ~ Dave Pelzer Are you fighting cancer? Is a family member or friend battling cancer? Fighting cancer is not an easy battle, and chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation can be rough. When I went through my breast cancer journey, writing was my outlet. It helped to write whether I was happy, angry, or sad. You can also use this notebook to jot down any side effects you experience from your treatments, as well as any other things you would like to talk with your oncologist about at your appointments. This is a perfect journal for you or for you to give to someone special as a gift. The journal includes 60+ inspirational quotes throughout. When you've won the battle (or your family member/friend wins the battle), you'll be able to look back at all your recorded thoughts, notes, and experiences and feel proud of how far you've come. "At any given moment, you have the power to say, 'This is not how the story is going to end.'" ~ Unknown You've got this! Features: 60+ inspirational and encouraging quotes Artwork in the borders 8.5" x 11" 132 pages Blank lined

Author : Di Heidi Adams
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762766654
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Planet Cancer written by Di Heidi Adams and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tapping the collective wisdom of the young adult cancer community Each year, nearly 70,000 young adults between 18 and 40 are diagnosed in the United States with cancer. While there are many sources of information for patients, the special concerns of this age group are rarely discussed. One remarkable exception is PlanetCancer.org. For nearly a decade, those in this “gap” age have sought out this online community for resources, networks, and support from those who have been there and done that. Planet Cancer is an honest, down-to-earth guide to living in this new world, from Diagnosis to Post-Treatment. Each chapter is informed by Planet Cancer's voice—authoritative, funny, friendly, no-nonsense. Experts address issues from all sides around bedrock “What It's Really Like” essays: deeply personal, unflinching, and often hilarious pieces written by people who actually experienced on Planet Cancer things like banking sperm, adopting a child, or undergoing brain radiation. The book, enlivened with quotes and real-life stories from Planet Cancer members, gives the uninitiated a sense of community and removes some of the mystery and fear of the unknown. Planet Cancer is now a LIVESTRONG initiative.

Author : David Foster Wallace
Publisher : Little, Brown
ISBN 13 : 0316071005
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book This Is Water written by David Foster Wallace and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2009-04-14 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this rare peak into the personal life of the author of numerous bestselling novels, gain an understanding of David Foster Wallace and how he became the man that he was. Only once did David Foster Wallace give a public talk on his views on life, during a commencement address given in 2005 at Kenyon College. The speech is reprinted for the first time in book form in This is Water. How does one keep from going through their comfortable, prosperous adult life unconsciously? How do we get ourselves out of the foreground of our thoughts and achieve compassion? The speech captures Wallace's electric intellect as well as his grace in attention to others. After his death, it became a treasured piece of writing reprinted in The Wall Street Journal and the London Times, commented on endlessly in blogs, and emailed from friend to friend. Writing with his one-of-a-kind blend of causal humor, exacting intellect, and practical philosophy, David Foster Wallace probes the challenges of daily living and offers advice that renews us with every reading.