Ovarian Cancer Journeys

Author : Ayala Miron
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780595330317

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"All of the research has reinforced that ovarian cancer is not a silent disease as was once thought and as is shown quite eloquently in this collection of stories.... The value of this collection of stories is that it helps raise awareness about symptoms, need for patient persistence, and the importance of being treated by a gynecologic oncologist." Barbara A. Goff, MD Professor and Co-Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology University of Washington School of Medicine Women of ages 17 to 78 join to tell their true stories. Find out about the lessons they have learned along their ovarian cancer journeys; from symptoms to diagnosis, trough treatments, and survival. Ovarian cancer facts: Occurs in 1 out of 57 women 89% have symptoms at the early stages of the disease 75% are diagnosed in the late stages of the disease 90% do not have history of ovarian cancer in their family Early detection is critical and can improve survival rate to 90%

Author : Janice M. Coggins MSW
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-25
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781481713559

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Ovarian Cancer? You Can Not Be Serious! by Janice M. Coggins MSW Pdf

THIS IS THE NOW. I am still here. Call me blessed. Call me determined. And yes, call me very grateful. Now call me a writerbecause I need to share my story. I have been diagnosed with the fifth most common cancer killer of women: ovarian cancer. I have broken through to a brighter time. My mission now is to increase the likelihood that many more stricken-women, may also live beyond the onset, diagnosis, and treatment of ovarian cancer. This book begins with my story of being here as a survivor. I love to meet other survivors because they are like instant family. I often hug them simply because we have walked the same path. For me, having cancer is real, and I embrace it as being part of who I am now. Just as I believe that each time Moses spoke of God, and Paul spoke of Jesus, it deepened their relationships with God. So it is with me. Telling my story often helps keep me in touch with my true self and with my God. Cancer may be part of me, but I am more than just cancer. And I refuse to give it more power than it is due.

Author : Nora Gorman
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2023-02-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798374241426

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My Pink Cane and Me by Nora Gorman Pdf

"My Pink Cane And Me" is the story of my 6-time, stage 4, aggressive metastatic ovarian cancer journey. My cancer story is raw, emotional, unexpected, and inspiring. I wrote this book because I want to encourage and give hope to other people that are battling cancer. I want people to know that being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer is not always a death sentence. I am living proof that there is life after the big diagnosis. The book spans the course of 11 years, starting from my first cancer diagnosis in 2010 to the present day. My life was completely turned upside down as I was thrust into a new world of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, doctors/nurses, and cancer checks. Then, I had to go through it all over again each and every time cancer decided to make battles into wars. Through it all, I found a new purpose in life, helping others to see the light at the end of their own proverbial cancer tunnels and come out to the other side.

Author : Dee Shemma
Publisher : BalboaPress
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-09
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781452541341

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Slow Train by Dee Shemma Pdf

Tears are the perfect place for you to start healing. Dealing with the dreaded diagnosis and planning your prognosis. Ovarian cancer is not silent, there are signs and symptoms. Dont own cancer by saying I have cancer or My cancer. Will you go the conventional or the alternative route? Theres a difference between a good doctor and a great doctor. The choices, challenges and changes of chemotherapy treatment. Getting used to bald being beautiful and wearing a wig. Life is like a movie and, temporarily, you may not be in it. If you dont have a wellness programme, you should create one. Do you feel you fit the cancer profile? On a cancer journey, you die to your old life and are born again. Your recovery is individual, it wont fit a schedule. There are things family and friends should know. Try to keep in touch with Champs, no matter what. Youll be showered with gifts from the Universe and friends. Youll be grateful for chemo pals, sisters and carers. It hurts when someone doesnt know how to be there for you. The pain of losing a friend to cancer. Strategies for dealing with depression. Youll be wrapped in light, grace and good energy. In time, you may feel grateful for the cancer journey. Is cancer a gift?

Author : Arthur Marsicano
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780595413188

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The Last Two Years by Arthur Marsicano Pdf

As the writer's wife fights advanced ovarian cancer, pancreatitis and possible liver cancer, they turn to friends, family and their very different religious beliefs for strength, support and insight. During a dramatic two-year period their lives intersect with others experiencing tragedy, and they draw strength, inspiration and even joy from all of them-every single one of them. Jean Marsicano's life was threatened by ovarian cancer-known to many as the silent killer-and she was joined by her husband, her "Rock," as they focused on fighting the evil which had invaded her body. They counted their blessings, asked if their lives had meaning, and in the face of great adversity, they enjoyed life. Jean survived The Last Two Years thanks to three physicians-"Pal" and "Mitch" who supplied support and direction when they needed it most, and Dr. Goodman, a brilliant young physician who delivered Jean's medical care with skill, wisdom and compassion. As The Last Two Years end, they find hope in the face of continuing uncertainty and joy in friends, family and the beaches of South Carolina. And they realize "God was There," and will always be there with them.

Author : Teresa Kalvelage Matthews
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2004-05-25
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781418418410

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Cancer: the Adventure of Your Life! by Teresa Kalvelage Matthews Pdf

This eminently practical book includes the tips survivors share with one another - the little coping strategies that can make a huge difference in the physical and emotional comfort of the patient and family. The hopeful and encouraging approach avoids the pitfalls of "statistics" and "scientific prognosis" to focus instead on maximum joy and peace of heart for each patient, regardless of the stage of illness. Cancer: The Adventure of Your Life includes the important issues (like losing hair, dealing with insurance companies, or handling visitors) that doctors pass over lightly because they are not life-threatening. The simply-written explanations are meant for the lay person, although professional caregivers will find new insights, too. There is an extensive treatment of the emotional components of the cancer journey, including fear, grieving, and loneliness, along with specific suggestions for both patients and family members to adapt to this new reality with a health-nurturing life view. Every effort has been made to make the book convenient and easy-to-use for patients, including large print format, stand-alone chapters, and chapter summaries. The book is a valuable resource for cancer center libraries, waiting rooms, and physicians' offices. The most common response of cancer patients after reading the book is, " I wish every newly-diagnosed patient had access to this. If only I had known that I was not alone in my fears and concerns!"

Author : David Michael Gregory,Cynthia Kay Russell
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Cancer
ISBN : 0886293545

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Cancer Stories by David Michael Gregory,Cynthia Kay Russell Pdf

Each of us will be touched by cancer in the course of our lifetime – as a person diagnosed with the disease or as a family member or friend who must witness its course in someone we love. For all of us, this encounter with cancer will entail an exploration of the margins of life and death. Too often, especially once the curative stage is passed, patients and their loved ones make this journey in silence and without the full support of a medical system whose chief mandate is to "win the battle" against cancer. In Cancer Stories five people share their journeys, their stories, and the suffering they faced before their deaths. These narratives chronicle the despair, hope, and love they experienced while living and dying with cancer, giving the power of the human spirit full voice. Lessons learned are presented as "gifts" at the conclusion of each of the five narratives. This book is for people living with the disease and their caregivers. Nurses and physicians, students in any health-related discipline, as well as persons engaged in qualitative research will also find this an invaluable resource. The importance of incorporating qualitative, research-based approaches in caring for the dying emerges from the narratives. Cancer Stories points toward a more holistic research/treatment agenda, one that bridges the medical and social sciences. David M. Gregory is associate professor in the Faculty of Nursing, University of Manitoba. Cynthia K. Russell is assistant professor in the College of Nursing, University of Tennessee, Memphis.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781427095657

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SECRETS OF CANCER SURVIVORS (EasyRead Edition) by Anonim Pdf

Author : Janice Mock
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781491767092

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Not All Bad Comes to Harm You by Janice Mock Pdf

Thousands of people have cancer. Thousands of people are fighting it. Thousands more are living with it. Author Janice Mock is just one of those thousands. But in Not All Bad Comes to Harm You, Mock shares her story to help others find new insight, strength, inspiration, and self-awareness. It all started in February 2011 when fifty-one-year-old Mock discovered a small lump in her neck. She was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer, and treatment began. In this memoir, Mock narrates her journey, experiences, and thoughts beginning with a life-threatening cancer diagnosis to recovery and beyond. She discusses details of how she changed her focus from victim to survivor, to pursuing life rather than succumbing to death, and why she thought it was a good idea to freeze her head to forty degrees below zero. Grown from the tiny beginnings of a blog intended to communicate medical updates with family and friends, Not All Bad Comes to Harm You tells Mocks storyfrom the joys and travails of the bumpy cancer road to evolving thoughts about living beyond her illness.

Author : John Leifer
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-16
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781442246263

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After You Hear It's Cancer by John Leifer Pdf

In 2014, an estimated 1.66 million people will receive a diagnosis of cancer. They will join a pool of 13.7 million Americans already living with a history of cancer. Almost 600,000 Americans will die from cancer. For some, cancer will be only a short divergence. For others, however, it will be a dramatic fork in the road. And for still others, the beginning of the end of the line. This book guides cancer patients along their journey where no one knows the duration or the destination. Divided into the three parts of being a cancer patient—the diagnosis, initial treatment, and on to survivorship—the book will help the newly diagnosed cancer patient navigate a complex health care system, make astute decisions at difficult junctures, and manage the emotional turbulence that can rock his or her world. Lastly, it shares the story of how the author and his wife, as well as other cancer patients, have confronted their disease.

Author : Terry Downey
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005-04
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780595347094

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Views from the Other Side of the Looking Glass by Terry Downey Pdf

Something was wrong--very wrong. Even the receptionist knew it. They would fit me in. Suddenly I was on a high-speed train--going someplace that I did not want to go. I didn't have a reservation. I didn't have a destination. It didn't matter. I had the symptom. I could come on board. As the train sped rapidly down the track, my primary care physician arranged an array of appointments with other physicians and various diagnostic tests. Descriptions of the pictures of my inner body did not verify the presence or absence of cancer. Instead they suggested a diverse assortment of diagnoses. It was like having to choose an answer for a multiple-choice question but choosing the answer that I liked best--most likely a fibroid--was not an option. Fiews from the Other Side of the Looking Glass: Reflections on My Journey with Ovarian Cancer captures author Terry Downey's experiences with a silent but deadly cancer. Downey describes finding herself on a high speed train going places that she did not want to go. As she progressed through diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy, and radioimmune therapy, those who made the journey with her helped to transform her feelings of hopelessness and despair into feelings of hope and courage.

Author : Hayleigh Noel O'Brien
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781525544347

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The Girl Next Door Meets Cancer by Hayleigh Noel O'Brien Pdf

“I hope that my experience can encourage other women to pay attention to their bodies and trust their instincts.” These are the brave words of the late Hayleigh Noel O’Brien, who, shortly before her 31st birthday, was diagnosed with a form of cancer that no woman hopes to meet: ovarian cancer. What followed was a courageous yearlong battle, filled with doctors’ appointments, tests, and treatments. The prognosis was often changing, bringing along with it the emotional highs and lows of a difficult present and an uncertain future. But with the help of her loved ones, Hayleigh lived each day with immense optimism and gratitude. Always wanting to help people, she chose to document her entire experience in the form of a blog, so that it could bring solidarity and comfort to other people in her position. Many who read Hayleigh’s blog called her their “hero.” The Girl Next Door Meets Cancer contains the entirety of Hayleigh’s cancer blog, published posthumously by her family at her request. This book is a source of invaluable insight and support for anyone who is on a cancer journey, as well as for the families and others who provide care. Readers will come away thinking, Yes, this is what I am feeling, equipped with a roadmap for providing the best care possible—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. With Hayleigh’s voice in their hands, nobody has to make this journey alone.

Author : Diana Raab
Publisher : Loving Healing Press
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781615990108

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Healing with Words by Diana Raab Pdf

"Healing With Words: A Writer's Cancer Journey" is a compassionate andwry self-help memoir written by an award-winning prolific author, nurse andpoet, who at the age of forty-seven found her life shattered first by a DCIS(early breast cancer) diagnosis and five years later by another, seemingly unrelatedand incurable cancer--multiple myeloma. The book includes the author'sexperiences, reflections, poetry and journal entries, in addition to writingprompts for readers to express their own personal story.Raab's journals have provided a safe haven and platform to validate and expressher feelings. Raab views journaling to be like a daily vitamin--in that itheals, detoxifies and is essential for optimal health. Readers will learn to: Understand the importance of early cancer detection and how to take control of their own healthDiscover the power of writing to release bottled-up emotionsLearn how the process of journaling can facilitate healingSee how a cancer diagnosis can be a riveting event which can renew and change a person in a unique way Praise for Raab's "Healing With Words" "One woman's story, beautifully told and inspiring to those for whomjournaling will ease a cancer diagnosis." --Barbara Delinsky, author UPLIFT: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors "Time after time, Diana articulates incisively the thoughts and feelings thatconvey hoped-for meaning and encouragement. She is a woman who knowswhat it is to live fully in the face of mortality. She will add value to the life ofevery person who reads this book. Healing With Words resonates at a spirituallevel for me." --Sena Jeter Naslund, author of Ahab's Wife and Abundance: A Novel of Marie Antoinette Author's proceeds from the sale of this book donated to benefit the Mayo Clinic Foundation Learn more at www.DianaRaab.com Another inspirational book from Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.com HEA039031 Health & Fitness: Diseases - Breast Cancer SEL501000 Self-Help: Journal Writing MED058160 Nursing - Oncology & Cancer

Author : ELIZABETH. GOULD
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Secrets of Cancer Survivors a Book of Hope for Cancer Patients, Their Families and Friends by ELIZABETH. GOULD Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Secrets of Cancer Survivors, a Book of Hope for Cancer Patients, Their Familes and Friends by Anonim Pdf