Chicken Soup for the Soul : The Cancer Book: 101 Stories of Courage, Support & Love
Description
This collection of 101 stories of courage, support and love is a support group you can hold in your hands. These intimate stories by cancer patients and their loved ones, medical professionals, and friends, are a must-read for anyone affected by cancer. Writers share all their experiences -- from the initial diagnosis, to breaking the news to loved ones, to discussing the effect on home, school, and work. Stories also cover securing a medical team, living through an ever-changing self-image, the embarrassment of losing hair, and discovering a new spirituality. Plus a Bonus Book--the inspirational frank memoir It's Just a Word by cancer patient Elizabeth Bayer
Why It Matters
This collection of 101 stories of courage, support and love is a support group you can hold in your hands. These intimate stories by cancer patients and their loved ones, medical professionals, and friends, are a must-read for anyone affected by cancer. Writers share all their experiences -- from the initial diagnosis, to breaking the news to loved ones, to discussing the effect on home, school, and work. Stories also cover securing a medical team, living through an ever-changing self-image, the embarrassment of losing hair, and discovering a new spirituality. Plus a Bonus Book--the inspirational frank memoir It's Just a Word by cancer patient Elizabeth Bayer
Blog posts
Asking for Help During Cancer: Why It's So Hard and What Can Help
Asking for help during cancer is harder than it sounds. Why we go quiet, and how a support registry can make accepting help feel easier.
Cancer Treatment Essentials: Comfort Items Worth Having
Treatment days come with enough to think about. A real, honest list of comfort items worth having nearby, at home or during appointments.
Manage Lymphedema: Simple Supports That Feel Helpful
Managing lymphedema swelling after cancer: causes, daily comfort tips, and gentle movement guidance for survivors navigating life after treatment.
