8 Steps to Getting Real with Cancer - Couverture souple

McDonough, Marianne C.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0996697705 ISBN 13 : 9780996697705

Editeur : Sapphire River Publishing Services, Inc., 2016

Synopsis

8 Steps to Getting Real with Cancer is a practical, compassionate step-by-step guide for newly-diagnosed cancer patients and those who love them. Empowerment is the key theme as Marianne McDonough, a breast cancer survivor, addresses the critical first weeks of diagnosis and treatment when patients feel powerless and suddenly face an avalanche of information, decisions, and soul-searing questions. The book is divided into 8 Steps that coincide with those questions, such as: * What do I believe about cancer and myself as a cancer patient? * How shall I interact with others, especially my family and friends? * How do I work with medical providers and select treatment? * How do I feel about possibly dying? * Where is God in all of this? * What am I afraid of? * How do I deal with the stress? * Do I dare hope for a future? Using specific examples from her own cancer journey, McDonough employs a concise three-fold format: myths versus truths statements, "how to" applications, and survivors attitudes. Additionally, she debunks "easy platitudes" that impose unfair expectations and standards on patients suddenly struggling with life and death matters. With palpable empathy, the author writes in a transparent, conversational style. The book is a short, easy read, because newly-diagnosed patients, she says, have little time or energy to navigate long, complicated documents. Although her own story involves breast cancer, the principles presented in this book apply to any type of cancer journey. The primary audience for this book is cancer patients, especially newly diagnosed, and support people who love and care for them. Other readers include medical, counseling, and ministerial professionals. This book is an excellent resource and addition to hospital gift shops, oncology and ob/gyn departments, and church book stores.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Marianne McDonough, a freelance journalist, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. During the crucial first weeks, she found that soul-level honesty, "getting real," empowered her to be stronger and more proactive in her cancer journey. Now, as a survivor, she seeks to encourage cancer warriors to fight this brutal disease with confidence and freedom. Her compassion for cancer patients, especially newly diagnosed, is palpable. With a Master's Degree in Mass Communications from the University of Minnesota, Marianne loves the process of writing, whatever the genre. Her writing experience includes direct marketing, magazines, and community newspapers as well as inspirational writing such as devotionals, memoir, and poetry. In addition to her writing career, Marianne directs Great Commission Artists, a Christian visual artists network dedicated to community service. She also serves on the board of the Minnesota Christian Writers Guild as its Communications Director. Marianne loves to read and relax on her porch at the cabin, play bridge, dance, and attend live theater, especially musicals. She and her husband enjoy two adult daughters and three delightful granddaughters.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Sapphire River Publishing Services, Inc.
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0996697705
• ISBN 13: 9780996697705
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 102
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg