Finding the "CAN" in Cancer
Paperback, 268 pages
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A compelling handbook for cancer patients, their families, and friends. Four long-term survivors, with more than 70 years of collective experience dealing with cancer, have put together a guidebook to help others who face this illness. The authors combine personal stories and experiences with practical tips for coping with side effects, information on tests and procedures, emotional and spiritual encouragement, and advice on how to let others help during this difficult time.
"This book is many things: a pragmatic and practical handbook on dealing with the details of cancer treatment; a book with helpful and inspirational vignettes; and most of all, a story of friends...each exemplifies a depth of resourcefulness and optimism that has sustained them through the roughest of times."
P. Kelly Marcom, MD
Director, Breast Medical Oncology and Hereditary Cancer Clinic
Duke University Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Several years ago, my Mom (Susan Moonan) and three friends endeavored to write a practical guide for cancer patients. Mom was very excited about this book, but wasn't able to see its completion before her death in January 2004.
In April 2005, the book was published! The two surviving authors decided to publish through lulu.com, and are working toward non-profit status of an organization called Wings for a Cure to be able to distribute these books to cancer centers.
In my completely biased opinion, this book is the most wonderful resource for cancer patients that I have ever seen! :-) Take that statement as you will, but know that this book is truly an apt legacy to my... More >
In April 2005, the book was published! The two surviving authors decided to publish through lulu.com, and are working toward non-profit status of an organization called Wings for a Cure to be able to distribute these books to cancer centers.
In my completely biased opinion, this book is the most wonderful resource for cancer patients that I have ever seen! :-) Take that statement as you will, but know that this book is truly an apt legacy to my... More >
"It's a gem..."
"…It’s a gem. Many of the usual topics are covered – communicating with your doctor(s), telling the kids coping with side effects, helping others to help you – but in an unusually candid way… The level of detail on side effects is rich and personal… The effect is quite intimate, as if you were sharing the living room with four good-humored, wise and earnest life-coaches… You may have encountered similar sentiments in other books on cancer journeys but seldom will they hit home so convincingly as in this ‘practical guide.’"
Harriet Whitehead, Ph.D.
Resource Center Coordinator
Duke University Cancer Center
Durham, NC
Harriet Whitehead, Ph.D.
Resource Center Coordinator
Duke University Cancer Center
Durham, NC
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"5 Stars"
As a patient at Duke University's Morris Cancer Clinic I was given a copy of this book. What a gift! This is the most comprehensive "help" I've found yet. The warmth and compassion of these women (the authors) is felt in every page and their goal of helping people with cancer is met with kindness and understanding.
Once I started this book I did not put it down until I had finished reading it. Now, I find myself using it often when I experience something new or different and can't quite figure it out.
You can't help but feel so amazed at these women's stories and they are able to give you the hope that if they can live a long time with good quality with this awful disease then you can too! Hope is what keeps you fighting this battle!
Once I started this book I did not put it down until I had finished reading it. Now, I find myself using it often when I experience something new or different and can't quite figure it out.
You can't help but feel so amazed at these women's stories and they are able to give you the hope that if they can live a long time with good quality with this awful disease then you can too! Hope is what keeps you fighting this battle!
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