When Cancer Strikes A Friend

Author : Bonnie E. Draeger
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781620878217

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When Cancer Strikes a Friend by Bonnie E. Draeger Pdf

Wondering what to say, how to help, and/or what to know about your friend with cancer? Now, for the first time, your questions will be answered in this supportive and instructional guide on how to be there for your loved one in his or her time of need. When Cancer Strikes a Friend is a prescriptive, step-by-step guide with menus of tried-and-true responses, bulleted examples, detailed sidebars, and sound advice from cancer professionals. In Bonnie Draeger’s debut book, professionals provide authoritative treatments of topics, including post-treatment; when friends live alone; pediatric and teen cancer issues; talking to children about cancer; and food, teamwork, and more. Featuring more than forty expert contributions, When Cancer Strikes a Friend is the essential guide for friends and colleagues who truly want to help their friends and family—acting as caregivers, listeners, and supporters—fight a winning battle against the Big C. Key topics and issues include: Finding your way as a friend Gifts of friendship Understanding the cancer experience Sharing hope, peace, and spiritual care Learning to communicate And more When Cancer Strikes a Friend is the essential book for anyone who knows someone with cancer—that is, everyone.

Author : John A. MacDonald
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Cancer
ISBN : OCLC:670285137

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When Cancer Strikes by John A. MacDonald Pdf

Author : Nabil G. Hagag
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1998-06
Category : Cancer
ISBN : 1560725400

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When Cancer Strikes by Nabil G. Hagag Pdf

By the end of 1997, more than 1.3 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed, and it is estimated that two of every three American families will at some time have at least one family member diagnosed with cancer. The current trend towards earlier discharge form acute care hospitals and an expected increase in home care may result in more adult children becoming involved in caring for a physically dependent parent. Furthermore, advances in cancer treatment have led to increased survivorship, which in turn has led to caregiving demands that many exist for several months to years. Family caregiving requires adjustments in daily schedules, imposes financial burdens, and causes the individual members to re-evaluate their relationships with the patient. The book is intended to raise awareness of the stresses evoked by a caregiving relationship.

Author : Marissa Henley
Publisher : P & R Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1629953547

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Loving Your Friend Through Cancer by Marissa Henley Pdf

When cancer strikes a friendship, the questions begin. What's going to happen now? What should I say and do? How can I really help? As a cancer survivor and friend to those with cancer, Marissa Henley knows that your friend needs your helpand you need information that your friend may not be able to give you right now. This practical guide steps into that gap as Marissa helps you to gain a deeper understanding of the situation: what your friend may be thinking and feeling, what her treatment may entail, what logistical issues may arise. Then she gives concrete suggestions for providing emotional, physical, and spiritual support that reflects genuine compassion and sympathy. Appendices include biblical studies on suffering and community. Whether you're caring for a close friend, a member of your congregation, or a more distant acquaintance, you will find resources here to understand your role, make a plan, and be a much-needed support in the days to come.

Author : Donna Bainton
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1539855031

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When Cancer Strikes by Donna Bainton Pdf

What do you do when you learn that someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer? How will you handle the news that your loved one is about to face the most harrowing fight of their life? Will you be the rock of support that your loved one can count on to provide vital emotional and practical support? Or will you crumble under the heart-breaking news? The purpose of this manual is to give you a step-by-step action plan... A solid strategy to guide you through the overwhelm and the fear. Inside this concise handbook you'll discover ... -Tips on communication, because what NOT to say is just as important as what you should say -What questions to ask the medical professionals and when to ask, as well as the crucial questions you need to ask your loved one -Quick and effective coping mechanisms to fortify your own physical and emotional strength -Advocacy and legal matters that absolutely must be dealt with -And much more. Whether the person fighting cancer is your closest loved one or a casual friend, this guide will help you to know what to say, what to ask and what to do as you face of this frightening diagnosis together. A loved one's cancer diagnosis can leave you feeling overwhelmed, lonely and helpless. But you don't have to feel that way ... Knowledge Is Power!

Author : Beth Leibson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-04
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781628739671

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The Cancer Survivor Handbook by Beth Leibson Pdf

According to the National Cancer Institute, there are an estimated 13.7 million living Americans who are cancer survivors. The institute expects that number to rise to almost 18 million over the next decade. The Institute of Medicine notes that patients diagnosed with cancer have an estimated 64% chance of surviving five years, up from 50% three decades ago. And most of them have lingering symptoms, both physical and emotional. The Cancer Survivor is a companion and guide for those millions of individuals who are finally done with treatments but are still on the journey to wholeness. Beth Leibson completed her chemotherapy and radiation in 2007. She had beat cancer, but was left with lingering memory issues, exhaustion, depression, pain, and the fear that at any point, the cancer could return. Here she tells the story of how she rebuilt her life, and shares advice from other experts, addressing the emotional, medical, and professional challenges of life after cancer. Here are the questions you’re afraid to ask (“When will my sex drive come back?”), the questions you hadn’t yet considered (“How do I reenter the work force after a ‘break’ of a year or more?”), and those you know you should be thinking about but haven’t had the energy for (“What supplements or alternative therapies should I be taking to regain my strength?”). Warm, honest, and full of sage advice, this is the book Leibson wishes she had had when the nightmare of cancer treatments drew to a close and the overwhelming reality of starting life over again began.

Author : Keith T. Hardeman
Publisher : Outskirts Press
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781977264893

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Don't say "Everything happens for a reason" by Keith T. Hardeman Pdf

“My friend has cancer. What can I do to best help them?” A cancer diagnosis of a friend, acquaintance, or co-worker will often leave us wondering about the most appropriate things to say to someone suffering from this dreadful disease. In general, cancer fighters much prefer aid and comfort during their agonizing treatment over being subjected to empty clichés and annoyingly dismissive “you need to stay positive” lectures. Keith Hardeman’s, "Don’t say 'Everything happens for a reason'" is an easy-to-read, how-to guide that provides constructive, no-nonsense lessons on empathy, communication, and practical help for anyone wishing to support their friends coping with cancer. "This book is for those who experience the shock of learning about a friend’s cancer diagnosis and don’t quite know what to do or say to help them. Keith Hardeman, a caregiver during his wife’s trauma with breast cancer, enlightens us with credible guidance on the dos and don’ts of supporting a friend with cancer. He offers his readers insightful, concrete advice for helping members of the cancer community along with suggestions for effective communication strategies. You want to help your cancer friend in the best way possible? Read this book!" -Dr. Barri L. Bumgarner, author of "Fifty cents for a Dr Pepper" "We all want to help a friend or acquaintance fighting cancer. To do so, effectively, it’s important to understand the perspectives of those who have already 'been there and done that.' For better or worse, being a cancer caregiver has taught Professor Hardeman many lessons about how to help cancer friends that he shares in this book. It is written with understanding, compassion, and is rich with sage advice." -Dr. Robert Cowles, Professor Emeritus, Westminster College

Author : Ph. D. Michael G. Kesler
Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781622126682

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Hurdles by Ph. D. Michael G. Kesler Pdf

Hurdles presents true episodes in the lives of my wife, a pediatrician; myself-the author-a chemical engineer; and of our four young children. Having survived World War II, we arrive in this country and achieve professional prominence and an enviable lifestyle. When, however, my wife's breast cyst turns malignant, I stumble, losing my business as well as sanity. I soon recover and muster my strength to help my children overcome the hurdles posed by their mother's illness and death. My intensely personal story addresses the scourge of women's breast cancer from a husband and father's viewpoints. The book offers a heartrending story of a family's distress and resilience, love and devotion, and the ultimate triumph of the human spirit. It should be of particular interest to the 200,000 women afflicted with the disease in the United States each year. About the Author Michael G. Kesler, Ph.D., is a graduate of MIT and NYU. Since his retirement in 2006, he has written of his experiences during World War II. His recent book, Shards of War-Fleeing To & From Uzbekistan, has won praise from a number of academics and was listed among the bestselling e-books in Europe. He is completing a screenplay of Shards of War and writing a novella, Hope-My Year in a DP Camp.

Author : Georgetta Izora Warner,John Wayne Warner
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2006-07
Category : Cancer
ISBN : 9780595406111

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Smile...You're on Candid Cancer by Georgetta Izora Warner,John Wayne Warner Pdf

This story follows the author through approximately one year as he deals with his cancer treatment with courage, humor and enduring faith.

Author : Pamela N. Brown
Publisher : Augsburg Books
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0806638338

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Facing Cancer Together by Pamela N. Brown Pdf

You hear that a friend has cancer. You want to help, but you're not entirely sure how. Pamela Brown, a cancer survivor, suggests the many ways you can help by your words and actions. In addition to a wealth of practical suggestions, Facing Cancer Together includes entries from the author's journals, as well as Bible readings and prayers to share for support and comfor

Author : Honna Janes-Hodder,Nancy Keene
Publisher : Childhood Cancer Guides
Page : 537 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781941089194

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Childhood Cancer by Honna Janes-Hodder,Nancy Keene Pdf

This second edition of the most complete parent guide available features detailed and precise medical information about solid tumor childhood cancers, including neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, liver tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, and bone sarcomas. In addition, it offers day-to-day practical advice on how to cope with procedures, hospitalization, family and friends, school, financial issues, and communication. Woven among the medical details and the practical advice are the voices of parents and children who have lived with cancer and its treatments. As many parents know, advice from "veteran" parents can be a lifeline. Obtaining a basic understanding of topics such as medical terminology, how drugs work, common side effects of chemotherapy, and how to work more effectively with medical personnel improves the quality of life for the whole family. Having parents describe their own emotional ups and downs, how they coped, and how they molded their family life around hospitalizations can be a tremendous comfort. Just knowing that there are other kids on chemotherapy who refuse to eat anything but tacos or who have frequent rages can make one feel less alone. Parents who read this book will find understandable medical infomation, obtain advice that eases their daily life, and feel empowered to be strong advocates for their child. It also contains a personal treatment summary and long-term follow-up guide for your child to keep as a permanent record.

Author : Nancy Keene,Wendy Hobbie,Kathy Ruccione
Publisher : Childhood Cancer Guides
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781941089149

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Childhood Cancer Survivors by Nancy Keene,Wendy Hobbie,Kathy Ruccione Pdf

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 : Scientific American Editors
Publisher : Scientific American
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-21
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781466859012

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Our Furry Friends by Scientific American Editors Pdf

In the U.S., more than half of households have a pet – usually more than one. They’re usually considered members of the family, and some of us even call them our “furry children.” The strength of the human-pet bond tells us as much or more about ourselves as it does about our pets, and in this eBook, Our Furry Friends: The Science of Pets, we look at why dogs and cats behave the way they do and what makes our bond with them so strong. In her opening article, “Pets: Why Do We Have Them?” Daisy Yuhas discusses the variety of reasons for pet ownership, including our emotional need to nurture other living things. This emotional bond brings its own benefits such as social support and reduced stress, making us happier and healthier. How and why pets came to adopt humans is another question entirely, and two articles, “From Wolf to Dog” and “The Taming of the Cat,” look at the evolution of the human relationship with dogs and cats, respectively. Pets’ behavior is examined further in several articles, including “The World According to Dogs,” in which Julie Hecht deciphers what it means when a dog won’t play and whether that “guilty look” really indicates a feeling of responsibility. Meanwhile, in “The Inner Life of Cats,” Kate Wong investigates feline quirks such as why cats purr or bring their kills to their humans. Finally, all pet owners know that animals feel things, and science is starting to agree. As we learn in “Do Animals Feel Empathy?” and “When Animals Mourn,” many species grieve over the loss of relatives or close companions, indicating that empathy and grief could have neural and evolutionary roots.

Author : Sande Schones
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781512798227

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My Song by Sande Schones Pdf

My Song takes you on the journey of a cancer survivor documenting her struggle with fear, and her profound faith and trust in God.

Author : Stephanie Anne Shelton,Nicole Sieben
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030425562

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Narratives of Hope and Grief in Higher Education by Stephanie Anne Shelton,Nicole Sieben Pdf

This collection weaves together the personal narratives of a group of diverse scholars in academia in order to reflect on the ways that grief and hope matter for those situated within higher education. Each chapter explores a unique aspect of grief and loss, from experiencing a personal tragedy such as the loss of a loved one, to national and international grief such as campus shootings and refugee camp experiences, to experiencing racism and microaggressions as a woman of color in academia, to the implications of religious differences severing personal ties as an individual navigates research and academic studies. Unlike most resources examining grief, this collection pushes beyond notions of sorrow as solely individual, and instead situates moments of loss and hurt as ones that matter politically, academically, professionally, and personally. The editors and their authors offer pathways forward to academics, researchers, teachers, pedagogues, and thinkers who grapple with grief in a variety of forms, transforming this book into a critical resource of hope to those in the field of education (and others) who may feel the effects of an otherwise solitary journey of grief, to create an awareness of solidarity and support that some may not realize exists within academic circles.