Author: Heather Choate
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781548005511
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 132
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The excitement and anticipation of holding the sweet, small baby, feeling those first kicks on the belly, and wanting the best for him or her all while fighting a war within that begets destruction. In this nonfiction collection of stories written by thirteen pregnant women with cancer, they face two divine milestones: life and death. Labeled a miracle and a vision of hope and endurance of humanity, their stories have been shared in numerous social media articles and viral photographs, ten different news reports on NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox news, the Today show, local magazines and news stations, a national ad campaign by the American Cancer Society, People magazine, Wall Street Journal, a New York Times article, an LBBC brochure, blogs, Amazon Bestseller awarded "Fighting For Our Lives; A memoir," local newspapers, radio, and a Yahoo feature article. Each of their voices are unique and in each chapter we see a glimpse into their journey with cancer and motherhood. "Our Story: Cancer Moms and Chemo Babies" digs deep into their fears, their hopes, their wisdom, and their unconventional friendship through motherhood and cancer. Tags: Cancer story, cancer, cancer memoirs and biographies, inspirational women's stories, motherhood memoirs, cancer survivor books, cancer survivor stories
Author: Sue Glader
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780984359141
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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The little girl in NOWHERE HAIR knows two things: Her mom's hair is not on her head anymore, so therefore it must be somewhere around the house. After searching the obvious places, the story reveals that her mother, although going through cancer treatment, is still silly, attentive, happy and yes, sometimes very tired and cranky. She learns that she didn't cause the cancer, can't catch it, and that Mommy still is very much up for the job of mothering. The book, written in rhyme, explains hats, scarves, wigs, going bald in public, and the idea of being nice to people who may look a little different than you. It ends with the idea that what is inside of us is far more important than how we look on the outside. For any parent or grandparent, NOWHERE HAIR offers a comfortable platform to explain something that is inherently very difficult. Recommended by the American School Counselor Association and LIVESTRONG. Used in more than 100+ cancer centers.
Author: Nancy Keene
Publisher: Childhood Cancer Guides
ISBN: 1941089143
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 481
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More than 325,000 children, teens, and adults in the United States are survivors of childhood cancer. The surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and stem cell transplants used to cure children can affect growing bodies and developing minds. If survivors know of these potential problems, they can take steps to identify, cope with, or treat them early if they do develop. The third edition of Childhood Cancer Survivors charts the territory for survivors by providing state-of-the-art information about: " Medical late effects from treatment " Emotional aspects of surviving cancer " Schedules for follow-up care " Challenges in the heath-care system " Lifestyle choices to maximize health " Discrimination in employment or insurance Woven throughout the text are stories from more than 100 survivors and parents. Authors Keene, Hobbie, and Ruccione are experts in the field of childhood cancer. Keene is the mother of a survivor of childhood leukemia and the author of several books including Childhood Leukemia, Childhood Cancer, Educating the Child with Cancer, and Chemo, Craziness & Comfort. Hobbie is Associate Director of the Cancer Survivorship Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Ruccione is Co-Director of the HOPE (Hematology-Oncology Psychosocial and Education) Program in the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
Author: Mary Brent
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1434397203
Category : Leukemia
Languages : en
Pages : 47
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Achildren's book about Leukemia.
Author: Marc Silver
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402273088
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 221
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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:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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Author: Brian Fies
Publisher: ABRAMS
ISBN: 1613122411
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 138
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A cartoonist chronicles how he and his grown siblings dealt with their mother’s cancer diagnosis and treatment in this Eisner Award–winning graphic novel. Mom’s Cancer is a graphic novel about one family’s struggle with metastatic lung cancer. Honest, unflinching, and sometimes humorous, it is a look at the practical and emotional effect that serious illness can have on patients and their families. In the end, it is a story of hope—uniquely told in words and illustrations. Praise for Mom’s Cancer Winner of the 2005 Eisner Award, Best Digital Comic for the original Web version Winner of the Harvey Award, Best New Talent “The clean, simple comic-strip quality of Fies’s art fits the story perfectly, highlighting the gravity of the situation while cutting away undue sentimentality. Mom’s Cancer is a quiet, courageous account of one family's response to a universal situation.” —Publishers Weekly “In a suave comic-strip style rather like those of Gary Trudeau…and Berkeley Breathed . . . Fies traces the events of his mother’s illness primarily from the perspective of her three children, including “nurse sis” and “kid sis” (adult but the youngest) as well as himself. . . . Depicting a family dependably if warily dealing, not without anger and feelings of inadequacy, with each crisis and change that cancer brings, Fies’ book may be one of the most well-balanced contributions to the literature of coping with cancer.” —Booklist
Author: Abigail Ackermann
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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When Abigail and Adrienne's mom told them she had cancer, they were afraid. When the two sisters couldn't find any books for kids that explained what might happen to their mother and what they might expect, they decided to write one themselves. The result? A humorous, honest, hopeful account of the year their mother underwent treatment for breast cancer, delightfully illustrated with drawings by both sisters.
Author: A. Surbone
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3540712747
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 254
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This book is written by experts with clinical expertise on diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of women with cancer during pregnancy. It provides a comprehensive review of data and an overview of psychological, ethical, and social aspects. Chapters address the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of women with solid or hematologic cancers. The safety of subsequent pregnancy and the maintenance or enhancement of fertility in women undergoing cancer therapy are also addressed.
Author: Sue P. Heiney
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780944235959
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Explains to parents how to talk to children to help them cope when their mother or father is diagnosed with cancer, in a book that also has an illustrated activities section.
