Based on the experiences of cancer survivors and advice of experts in the field, this is the first book to deal with the many serious--but unexpected--problems faced by cancer survivors. This book, with its understanding, empathetic tone, will be a resource for the growing postcancer community.

Thoroughly updated to incorporate the sweeping changes in medical insurance and employment laws, "Can Survive" focuses squarely on the needs of recovered cancer patients. Written by a cancer survivor, this groundbreaking book is a complete resource guide designed to help with problems commonly encountered after cancer treatment, from fear of remission to job and insurance discrimination to altered relationships and long-term physical effects from chemotherapy and radiation. Interweaving stories and tips from survivors with advice from doctors, oncology nurses, psychologists, and social workers, "Can Survive" is both reassuring and pragmatically useful.

YOU CANCERvive! An Interactive Guide to Thriving Amidst AdversityIn the harshest conditions, the Rose of Sharon thrives. In the toughest battles against life's harshest adversary, you can too. - Regina Shipman, Survivor and Founder of the Regina Rose Cancer Empowerment Institute. Much like this resilient flower, Regina Shipman's journey mirrors that of a rose, confronting and overcoming the trials of cancer with an indomitable spirit and unyielding tenacity. Cancer isn't just a diagnosis; it's a journey, one that goes beyond hospital visits and treatments. It's about stories, emotions, and the will to fight another day. In "You CANCERvive!", Regina Shipman not only shares her tale but empowers you to chart your own path. Tailored for both the patient and their support network, this groundbreaking guidebook offers solace, insights, and tools. Whether you are the one facing the diagnosis or standing hand in hand with someone who is, this book is your guide, your journal, your companion. Dive into Regina's personal narrative. Find guidance tailored for patients, caregivers, and families. Chronicle your journey, record your thoughts, and let your emotions flow on these pages. Remember: just like the rose, you too can defy and rise. Embrace your journey and find strength within these pages. You CANCERvive, and this book is here to help you do just that.

Every chapter of this comprehensive guide has been updated and revised to include the latest medical breakthroughs and advice about cancer treatment. Line drawings.

Explains the disease cancer and provides teens with information that will help them to understand it.

Nena O'Neill's book is that rare combination of how-to and mesmerizing personal experience that reads like a detective story, but is full of practical advice and tips on how to co-manage your medical fate. Divided into three parts: Diagnosis, Treatment and Recovery, the book will help almost anyone with a serious medical diagnosis. Through her own experience with a rare cancer, the author shows you why she did it and how she did it, from such helpful information as notebooks and how to do research to the use of music and having a Healing Circle. By example this book details step by step what goes into making a critical decision about your treatment plans. After treatment, Stand Up For Your Life will guide you through the many pathways to recovery, both traditional and non-traditional. Uplifting and positive, this author shows us how psychological and spiritual attitudes can help you recover with glowing colors.

Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Leukemia is a concise, easy-to-follow “how to” guide that puts you on a path to wellness by explaining leukemia treatment from start to finish. It guides you through the overwhelming maze of treatment decisions, simplifies the complicated schedule that lies ahead, and performs the task of putting together your plan of care in layman’s terms. Empower yourself with accurate, understandable information that will give you the ability to confidently participate in the decision making about your care and treatment. The Johns Hopkins Patients’ Guide to Leukemia is a concise, easy-to-follow how to guide that puts you on a path to wellness by explaining leukemia treatment from start to finish. It guides you through the overwhelming maze of treatment decisions, simplifies the complicated schedule that lies ahead, and provides valuable tools to help you to put together your plan of care. Empower yourself with accurate, understandable information that will give you the ability to confidently participate in the decision making about your care and treatment. About the Series Learning that you or someone you love has cancer is devastating, and feeling lost and powerless is a common immediate response. The Johns Hopkins Patients’ Guides are designed to alleviate your anxiety, empower you with information, and enable you to fully understand your treatment options. Each book in this series is dedicated to a specific type of cancer. The information is there to help lighten your burden and to assist you in becoming an active participant in your care. Cancer rarely allows us to take a diversion from life, and offering guidance on how to continue to live life while

"Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy is a no-nonsense, easy-to-read guide to dealing with cancer. It covers such important areas as:" "Diagnosis: What causes cancer, how it spreads, and what kinds of tests best determine a patient's condition." "Treatment: How health care teams work with patients to determine the appropriate treatment, whether it's surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or one of the many other available options." "Supportive care: Teaching patients how to live with cancer, from getting back to work to coping with the side effects." "In its first edition, Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy included contributions from more than forty cancer researchers, who provided chapters on their areas of specialization. This second edition incorporates the work of ten additional experts, updates all of the information provided, and adds new treatment methods, new discoveries, and new research directions. With plentiful illustrations and diagrams, a thorough listing of cancer associations and support groups, and a glossary of medical terms, Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy is the resource for the layperson who wants to know about and comprehend the complexities of cancer."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Like a natural disaster, the diagnosis that your child has cancer can leave you and your family feeling helpless. How do you explain the disease to the child and to his or her siblings? How can you communicate your child's needs to the hospital staff? What are the best ways to reduce the physical side effects and the emotional distress of treatment?How will you, your child or teenager, and the rest of your family cope with cancer, and what can you do to help? When and where do you find good psychological help for your child or your family? How do you manage financial and school issues? How can you foster your child's development and self-esteem? More than 12,000 American children will be diagnosed with cancer this year, and roughly 75% will survive. In addition to excellent medical care, their survival depends on a strong support network, which may include parents, siblings, extended family members, friends and neighbors, classmates and teachers. In this down-to-earth guidebook, the authors draw on their own family's experience with cancer as well as their professional expertise and stories from others to help families address the psychological impact of cancer. The result is a book filled with sound emotional guidance, useful information, and practical advice for families coping with cancer.