Author: A. J. King
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781449037093
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 140
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This is a short story that will last a lifetime. The fact that it is short is actually part of the story itself, as it is the story of a cancer journey that lasted a mere forty three days. In July 2009 the author's father was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The story is told through the daily entries in her diary written as if she were talking directly to her dad. The story deals with the raw emotions of the cancer diagnosis and beyond. In the daily entries the author deals with dysfunctional families, divorce and re-marriage, distance, grievance and re-connecting with loved ones as well as her own pain and grief. You will discover how she copes with the normal and abnormal things that are happening in her life on a daily basis, and how she learns a level of forgiveness and gratitude that most people around her cannot understand. There is anger, there is grief and hurt, there is forgiveness and tenderness, there is humour and above all there is an unending love between a daughter and her father than all grown up children will understand. A book that will make you cry, that you can sit and read in a couple of hours and that you will be able to connect with even if you have been fortunate enough to have avoided contact with cancer so far. Above all this book is a promise. A promise from a daughter to her beloved dad to do something good out of something bad, a book that will raise money for Cancer Research. For all of us.
Author: Rebecca Bany
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595365272
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 56
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On Sunday she went to my niece's seventeenth birthday party. It hasn't even been a week since the surgery. She didn't act any different. If you didn't know, you couldn't tell she had just had a mastectomy surgery. I hope that I have at least half of the strength and courage she has. It boggles my mind how she is always so strong and happy. Through this whole process she didn't let it get her down. The day author Rebecca Bany discovered her mother suffered from breast cancer, she wasn't sure how she would handle the experience. Terrified of the c word, Rebecca's love for her mother and her faith in God are put to the ultimate test. After watching her mother endure chemotherapy, endless doctor appointments, and hair loss, Rebecca learns how strong her mother is in the face of adversity. The Diary of a Cancer Survivor's Daughter will help those who struggle to deal with a loved one's diagnosis. With candor, humor, and love, Rebecca relates her own personal story, offering hope and support for both the family and the patient.
Author: Peter Van Dernoot
Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
ISBN: 1555916309
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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This activity book, written by the founder of The Children's Treehouse Foundation, is designed to help children cope with the news that their parents or grandparents have cancer. The diary provides age-appropriate explanations and allows kids to express their feelings through drawing, coloring, pasting, and writing.
Author: Iris Crook
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780987545404
Category : Bereavement
Languages : en
Pages : 140
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The diary of a daughter coping with the challenges of her mother's diagnosis of cancer and the challenges of caring, whilst still being a mother. wife, employee, carer, student and friend to those around her. This leads you to a new kind of normal - How will I cope? What can I do? Where will I find the time? Who can help me? What will happen at the end?
Author: Brooke Desserich
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061959782
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 245
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“Elena has left behind a story of resilience, hope and most of all, love. We can’t help but take her into our hearts, and carry the best of her into our own lives.” —Jeffrey Zaslow, coauthor of The Last Lecture Notes Left Behind by Brooke and Keith Desserich began as a journal they kept after their five-year-old daughter Elena was diagnosed with brain cancer and given just 165 days to live. As poignant and inspiring as Randy Pausch’s The Last Lecture, it is the story of the courage of a truly remarkable little girl who accomplished so much in so little time—and of her parents’ love and dedication to their child and their family. New York Times bestselling author James Patterson was profoundly moved by Elena’s beautiful life and Notes Left Behind, calling it, “a stunning story that teaches us how precious children, family, and life are, and that the sacrifices we make are worth it. I won’t forget the Desserich family, and neither will you.”
Author: Gina M. Shaw
Publisher: Celestial Arts
ISBN: 1587613654
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 226
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Yes, you can have children after cancer. When faced with a cancer diagnosis, many doctors and patients rush full-speed ahead into treatment, giving minimal attention to the potential fertility implications. Luckily, the field of oncofertility is growing quickly, and medical writer Gina Shaw, herself a cancer survivor, is ready to unravel the complex and evolving issues involved in pre- and post-cancer fertility and family-building options—for both men and women. Having Children After Cancer gives you all the tools you need to: Understand how different cancers can affect fertility Identify which treatments―chemo, radiation, and surgery―can potentially impair your fertility Discuss fertility-sparing treatment options with your doctor Select the fertility preservation method that’s right for you—from freezing eggs, embryos, and sperm to preserving ovarian tissue Analyze the chances of getting pregnant—using natural methods and with in vitro fertilization Determinethe best time to get pregnant (and which drug therapies to avoid while doing so) Have a healthy post-cancer pregnancy Navigate surrogacy and what to tell prospective candidates about your medical history Consider adoption and learn about survivor-friendly adoption programs and countries Find sample medical letters and other insurance-company red-tape busting information Think through the implications of mother- and fatherhood after cancer Figure out how to talk to your children about the big C With a foreword by top oncologist Hope Rugo of the UCSF Cancer Center, this first and only cancer-and-fertility guide for patients and survivors will allow you to be your own best advocate throughout the journey.
Author: Marisa Bardach Ramel
Publisher: Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing
ISBN: 9781948018364
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 268
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Author: Lynn Redgrave
Publisher: Umbrage Editions
ISBN: 1884167438
Category : Breast
Languages : en
Pages : 120
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A compelling documentary of treatment and recovery with an unprecedented level of intimacy.
Author: Margy Nelson
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 059551071X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 251
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I'll Stay as Long as I Can is the heartwarming story of an extraordinary family that learns the true meaning of love and humor when life hands them the cruelest of blows. This true and unique story is told through the diaries of the mother, Margy, and Claire, her youngest child. Margy faces divorce, career change, the discovery of son's autism, and finally her youngest child's illness with determination, optimism and hope. Claire starts her diary as a six-year-old girl who lives her life through her dolls, animals and fairies. Her diary is her best friend and remains by her side as she's forced to grow up all too soon, when she's diagnosed with a brain tumor at 14 years of age. Overnight, Claire goes from being a self-absorbed teenager, to an adult faced with a life threatening illness. She writes about her battle against cancer with courage, and insight. This book is told over a ten year period. It is the unforgettable story of a family that finds their love for each other gives them strength they need to face life's toughest battles.
Author: Paul Savage
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 135
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A 27 year old man received a diagnosis he never expected to hear. Over the next year and a half, he would conquer cancer, battle COVID-19, and inspire many. His thoughts and experiences during this period would weave a story of positivity, hope, and faith, even during the darkest of times. His uncensored story of surviving testicular cancer during a worldwide pandemic will bring you on a roller coaster of emotions covering an 18-month period of his life. From channeling strength during tough times to the difficult thoughts and questions many cancer patients are faced with, Paul doesn't shy away from including his most personal thoughts and experiences. Savage delivers an inspirational conviction of courage that will guide others to dig deep inside themselves to find positivity, faith, and even happiness, as they are faced with some of the biggest battles of their life.
