Download or read book Touched By Cancer Inspired to Live written by Kate Geronimo and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-02 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Touched By Cancer, Inspired to Live is a collection of life stories of 8 people who have experienced cancer. Each story details the persons' life, cancer experience, and their life after cancer. The stories are touching, funny, encouraging and inspiring and show that cancer is not something to be feared, that we can get past it and live our life. Life is important, our relationships are important and valuable and that is the thread in the life stories in this book. Kate Geronimo interviewed each of the contributors and the stories are presented in a conversational way, they involve the reader, giving the feeling they are sitting with each as they narrate their life story. It's a great read, one that touches and inspires all who have been touched by cancer.

Download or read book Leading a Charmed Life written by Gayle Bittinger and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gayle Bittinger's journal about her experience with breast cancer treatment will inspire all whose lives have been touched by cancer. Whether you are a cancer patient, cancer survivor, or a family member or friend of someone who's been diagnosed with cancer, you will find hope, life, laughter, and tears as you walk with her through a year of cancer treatment. Her journey begins with a necklace and a pink heart charm. As she considers the charm and what it means to her, she records her thoughts in a journal. Each week a new charm is chosen, and each week, Gayle discovers new insights into her journey through cancer treatment. This book is the story of that journey, a record of thoughts, feelings, and connections inspired by 52 charms chosen over the course of a year, a journey that eventually guides her to the realization that she is Leading a Charmed Life. Not an easy life, not a trouble-free life, but a life filled with love and surprises, celebrations and joy. It is a book written for all who walk the journey of cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Download or read book Keeping It Real written by Laura Starner and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-03 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Product Description:When cancer knocks on your door or the door of a loved one, what do you do?This is the inspiring story of a working mom with a busy family, challenging job, and unflagging faith. KEEPING It REAL: Personal Reflections of My Journey Through Breast Cancer takes a loving look at one family's journey: a journey that included graduations, weddings, and steps up the career ladder, all against the devastating backdrop of Laura's breast cancer diagnosis. Laura and her loved ones share a profound message of hope and celebration that will encourage and uplift those diagnosed with cancer, empower and educate caregivers, honor cancer survivors, and touch all. Reviews:Laura's journey is a remarkable one. I am so thrilled that she has chosen to draw upon her collective experiences as a wife, mom, educator, cancer survivor and woman of faith to share her story of hope as a way to support, educate and inspire others. She certainly has touched my life in this way and for that, I am grateful. Thank you, Laura. I am honored to call you my friend. Dr. Katy Cortelyou, Education ConsultantIn the midst of her hard fought battle, her faith was tested, but she came out the other side with a refined sense of her role in God's world. It was during this fight that Laura also assumed the leadership role of principal of one of the largest elementary schools in her district. She began to write and share her joys and sorrows while always standing on the Word. We can all learn and benefit from the experiences of this woman of faith; teacher of all children; leader in public education; a loving mother, wife, and now Grandma! Debra EdmistonSenior Director of Elementary Education, RetiredLaura Starner's story about her journey through breast cancer struck me on all emotional levels. Not only is she an accurate and prolific note keeper, but she also put her experience into words so that I was able to understand even the technical terms. In the process, I learned to understand my own body a little more. When I picked up the book and started reading, I could not put it down. I had to know what happened next and sometimes I just let tears roll down my cheeks. This story is a must read not only for someone who is diagnosed with cancer, but for every woman and man. It could change your life as it has mine!Diana Hill MyrickRetired, Senior DirectorPolk County Elementary Schools About The AuthorLaura Starner, B.S., M.S., is an author, wife, mother, grandmother, retired school principal and an encourager at heart. After 23 years in education, Laura retired her position as a school administrator. She brings that experience to lead and inspire others to live a life full of hope and to reach their full potential. Through her writing she encourages survivors, caregivers, friends and family to live each day to the fullest. Laura Starner holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and a M.S. in Educational Leadership. She has been happily married for 35 years and has two children and four grandchildren. Laura exudes positivity and naturally encourages those around her. She believes that everyone can live a powerful life. She enjoys eating clean and trying new recipes. She loves to read, especially at the beach, and telling her story through her book. Most importantly, she loves and adores her ever-expanding family!

Download or read book Keep Climbing written by Sean Swarner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-04-06 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 29,035-foot giant known as Mount Everest tortures its challengers with life-threatening conditions such as 100 mph winds, the dramatic loss of oxygen, snowstorms, and deadly avalanches. Climbers of Everest are faced with incredible dangers, but for Sean Swarner the obstacles he overcame prior to his summiting make his story even more compelling. Sean isn't just a cancer survivor; he is truly a medical marvel. He is the only person in the world ever to have been diagnosed with both Hodgkin's disease and Askin's sarcoma. He was diagnosed in the fourth and final stage of Hodgkin's disease at the age of thirteen, when doctors expected him to live for no more than three months. He overcame his illness only to be stricken a second time when a deadly golf ball-sized tumor attacked his right lung. After removal of the Askin's tumor, Sean was expected to live for less than two weeks. A decade later and with only partial use of his lungs, Sean became famous for being the first cancer survivor to climb Mount Everest. Sean's successful summiting of Mount Everest was driven not only by his desire to reach the highest peak in the world but also by his determination to use his accomplishment as a way to bring hope to others facing seemingly insurmountable odds. By showing those affected by cancer how he has conquered some of the most difficult obstacles life could offer, Sean inspires others with the will to live. Living proof that cancer patients can and do recover, his story will encourage those touched by cancer to dream big and never give up. Despite life's setbacks, Sean believes those dreams are always in reach. Sean's story is not just about illness, heartache, and pain; it's about something greater. It's about hope. It's about helping others and never quitting. It's about personal battles with the elements and coming out on top of the world . . . literally.

Download or read book Surviving the Storm written by Cheryl Krauter and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-02-27 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surviving the Storm presents a humanistic psychological perspective on how to support cancer survivors by offering an individualized narrative structure designed to help them tell their stories. This is a book for people who need to tell the story of how they've been touched by cancer. It doesn't tell what to eat, or how much to exercise, or what to think and feel. Instead, it introduces a contemplative perspective and gives readers a pragmatic structure to help them tell their unique story of surviving or living with cancer. It helps them discover their authentic voice, giving them a way to speak in their own words. Workbook sections are the core of this book and offer a narrative structure created for patients, partners, families, and friends with an emphasis on the different needs and questions of each group. This book focuses on the whole person, their potential, and their natural drive toward authenticity. A contemplative perspective emphasizes shared human needs such as love, belonging, and personal meaning, and expands beyond the learning-based behavioral and psychosocial resources that are currently available to cancer patients and their families. The book provides options that differ from the support group and medical models of treatment, opening up an alternative to the mode of managing or tolerating the issues of cancer into the realm of awareness, exploration, acceptance, and transformation. While it is tempting to find solutions and try to" there is much to be gained from learning how to live with uncertainty and from delving more deeply into the emotional residue of cancer. Included are definitions of the different phases of cancer survivorship, material that gives survivors a viewpoint that normalizes the challenges they face, and current research and literature. Personal stories of cancer survivors are highlighted, and poetry and writings related to cancer are interspersed throughout the book to make it more personal.

Download or read book Cancer Talk written by Selma R. Schimmel and published by Crown. This book was released on 2010-04-21 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, Cancer Talk provides a support group in a book. Research shows that cancer patients who attend support groups can survive longer and lead fuller lives than patients receiving medical treatment alone. Cancer Talk, based on "The Group Room®," the nation's only talk-radio cancer support show, brings hope, information, and inspiration to everyone affected by cancer. Show host Selma Schimmel, a cancer advocate and longtime survivor, has gathered the voices of cancer patients and survivors, family and friends, physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to create an invaluable guide to help you: Deal with the wide range of emotions a cancer diagnosis provokes Cope with relationships, intimacy, and physical changes Optimize the doctor-patient relationship and navigate treatment options Handle the side effects of treatment Understand legal, workplace, and insurance issues Live with and beyond cancer Anyone whose life has been touched by cancer will find new support from the intimate and empowering voices of the only real experts out there--the people who live with cancer.

Download or read book Yoga for Cancer written by Tari Prinster and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-11-24 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using yoga to manage the challenges of cancer and its treatment • Explains how to create a safe home yoga practice that addresses the specific physical needs, risks, and emotions of cancer patients and survivors • Includes 53 yoga poses and 9 practice sequences that use movement and breathing to reduce and manage treatment side effects • Reveals how current research supports the physical and psychological benefits of yoga to aid recovery and reduce risk of recurrence • Written by a cancer survivor and certified yoga teacher For those faced with a cancer diagnosis and the journey of doctor-led surgery and treatments, yoga offers a way to regain control of your body and take an active part in your recovery and long-term health. In this easy-to-follow illustrated guide, yoga teacher and cancer survivor Tari Prinster presents 53 traditional yoga poses that are adapted for all levels of ability and cancer challenges. She then applies the movements and breathwork of these poses to address 10 common side effects and offers 9 practice sequences for varying stages of treatment and recovery. Sharing her own story as well as those of cancer survivors and yoga teachers with whom she has worked, Prinster explores how yoga can be used to strengthen the immune system, rebuild bone density, avoid and manage lymphedema, decrease anxiety, detoxify the body, reduce pain, and help the body repair damage caused by the cancer and conventional treatments. She reveals the research that supports the physical and psychological benefits of yoga as an aid to recovery and in reducing the risk of recurrence. Explaining how yoga must be tailored to each survivor, Prinster gives you the tools to create a safe home yoga practice, one that addresses your abilities, energy level, and overall health goals. Through personal stories, well-illustrated poses, and sample practices for beginners as well as experienced yoga practitioners, Prinster empowers survivors to create their own wellness plan in order to regain their independence and their physical and emotional well-being.

Download or read book Life Changing written by The Editors Of True Story And True Confessions and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-10-16 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancer is a terrifying disease that afflicts millions of people every year. Whether it's ourselves or loved ones being touched by this illness, it is always a life-changing experience. Facing the diagnosis, coping with the fear and working on the treatment disrupts everything and makes the future uncertain. Here you'll share the experience of cancer patients themselves and many of those among us who are helping family and friends face the battle with cancer.Stories include:* Bald But Beautiful* My Seven-Year-Old Beat Cancer* Hope Reborn* I Will Survive* Love Conquers All* Twist Of FateAnd more....Excerpt:The weight of my grief hit me as I lay down beside her and cried. All the days and nights of worry and fear collapsed on me and I cried with such harsh sobs that I thought I would be sick. I sensed someone in the room with me and I heard Jeff praying quietly. I just lay there and cried while he prayed. I felt an indescribable peace settle over me and I was able to calm down after a while. Then the strangest thing happened. The verse that I had read about the plan for my life popped in my mind. It somehow helped carry me through the next several days. I decided I would believe that God had made a plan.

Download or read book Get Up and Live written by Chuck Keels and published by Intelligent Design Press. This book was released on 2021-09-16 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you had told Chuck and Hannah a few years ago that they would find true love after getting diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, and that their journey together would impact so many peoples' lives all over the world, they would have both laughed. Get Up and Live is the play-by-play narrative of how two Stage 4 cancer thrivers connected in divine circumstances, battled through a roller-coaster ride of cancer treatments, surgeries, and pain, and learned to face each wave head-on, together. The past five years of Hannah's life have challenged her both mentally and physically. Despite experiencing major loss and several spinal fractures requiring major surgery, her dynamic spirit and big smile light up the room. For most of his life, Chuck felt spiritually lost, having experienced a church upbringing that missed the most important aspect of Christianity: a personal relationship with Jesus. He struggled for years until he experienced a Stage 4 end-of-life cancer diagnosis. Jesus showed up and touched him, and redirected Chuck's passion and purpose in life, blessing him with Hannah as his partner and wife. As co-founders of Living Hope Cancer Foundation (www.GetUpandLive.org), Chuck and Hannah work to fill a niche that is missing in the cancer field: the healing power of a positive mindset. Their individual books, Hi...I'm Chuck and Faith Like Skin, were written before they met and have inspired so many people, with and without cancer. Get Up and Live is the sequel of sorts, telling of their miraculous meeting, and how Chuck and Hannah's faith has given them strength in their unbelievable journey. Whether through a short or long miracle, their purpose in this beautiful life is to get closer to Jesus and show everyone how to get up and live despite life's challenges.

Download or read book Choose to Live written by Joyce O'Brien and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This remarkable story of survival—with determination, humor, and joy—“can show you how to turn a curse into a blessing” (Bernie Siegel, MD). Life is good for Joyce and Kevin—traveling, having fun with friends, holding down a successful Wall Street career, building their dream home and planning a big family. Then, in what feels like an instant, the young couple’s dream life shatters, when Kevin is paralyzed after a brain hemorrhage and they are both diagnosed with late-stage cancers. At thirty-five years old, they are devastated to learn there is little hope they will see their baby's next birthday. Take an amazing and inspiring journey with this young couple who refuse to accept the grim diagnosis when their world comes crashing down around them. Instead, they choose to live. And together, miraculously, they beat all the odds. Kevin is walking again, and they both are cancer free ten years later. Discover the keys for your own health and well-being. By healing the body from the inside out, you can live a life brimming with physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Awaken to a world that few know even exists—and where anything is possible.

Download or read book Living written by Jeff Stewart and published by . This book was released on 2023-05-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This morning I tried to donate my kidney. This afternoon the transplant team told me I can't. I have cancer." That's the opening to the remarkable book Living: Inspiration from a Father with Cancer.Living is for anyone whose family has been touched by cancer. What inspiration would you leave your kids if you might be dying from cancer? That's what Jeff Stewart, a molecular biologist and father of seven, answers in Living, a book of wisdom and grace."Flat-out one of the best books I've read in years. A major new talent." -Cover to Cover Book Beat "Beautifully written and powerful. Frank and funny and totally honest and much needed in the cancer conversation." -Marc Silver, author of Breast Cancer HusbandStewart brings us along with him on his cancer journey. You will laugh. You will cry. This book will change your life.

Download or read book Effective Group Therapies for Young Adults Affected by Cancer written by Sarah F. Kurker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-03-31 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outlining the unique psychosocial and development issues faced by young adults affected by cancer, this text draws on qualitative data from two pilot studies conducted in the United States to illustrate how the needs of this often-overlooked population can be effectively met via group therapy in clinical settings. Drawing on 25 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker supporting pediatric and young adult cancer patients and their families, Kurker focuses on the role of the clinician in structuring support group sessions. Chapters draw on patient perspectives to demonstrate effective application of interventions to help adolescents work through trauma associated with a diagnosis of cancer, treatment, recovery and the impacts on their development. Outcomes from these studies also include strategies for selecting support group participants, structuring group activities and securing funding. Effective Group Therapies for Young Adults Affected by Cancer will be a valuable text for oncology social workers and clinicians involved in adolescent support services. In addition, researchers and postgraduate students with an interest in the fields of social work, psychology and adolescent development will find the book of interest.

Download or read book Road to Restoration Through the Diagnosis of Breast Cancer and Walking on by Faith written by Janice E. Workcuff and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2003-10-13 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Road to Restoration Through the Diagnosis of Breast Cancer and Walking on by Faith provides hope, new perspective and insight into ways of overcoming the many challenges of living with cancer. It touches mind, body, spirit and soul of everyone who reads it. Road to Restoration also includes an effective reference guide containing informative resources and educational information. As a learning tool, it gives powerful information to enlighten and educate women regarding a cancer diagnosis. Road to Restoration is one woman's testimony of determination and perseverance. It provides inspiration by offering personal reflections from a 15-year breast cancer survivor and 14 other courageous survivors and their families and friends about how the cancer diagnosis affected their lives. It is surely to be a blessing to all those who read it.

Download or read book Illumination Finding Light in Cancer s Shadow written by Linda Chung and published by . This book was released on 2024-01-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Best-Selling Author's Inspiring and Illuminating Journey of Acceptance, Gratitude, and Courage while Battling Cancer. This book is for those who are dealing with cancer, loved ones or friends of those dealing with the disease - or perhaps anyone facing a difficult tribulation in their life and seeking guidance and hope. Illumination - Finding Light in Cancer's Shadow tells a touching story of courage, perseverance, and love through Linda and Håkan's journey of living with a diagnosis of aggressive breast cancer. It will open your eyes and touch your heart. Through their experiences and perspectives, you will learn how to find the light within the darkness and discover how to take control of your life with hope, grace and a strong will to live a fulfilled and meaningful life. The book will inspire and help you: Harness the power of resilience and courage to overcome the toughest of challenges Feel the depth of love, gratitude and hope through the inspiring narrative Transform your perspective with life-affirming lessons throughout the book Inside you will experience: Heart-touching insights, stories of compassion and tender confessions of love and grief The life and the choices of two remarkable people faced with a serious health challenge A journey of self-discovery and understanding of the true value of life Don't miss out on the opportunity to read Illumination - Finding Light in Cancer's Shadow and gain life-changing insights. Editorial Reviews "Through a compelling weave of Linda's clear, insightful, and engaging prose and Hakan's heartfelt, lyrical, and poetic responses, the authors of Illumination invite the reader on their journey from the initial diagnosis of Linda's breast cancer through the first year of treatment. Along the way, they share the thoughts, feelings, questions, and experiences that lead them to choose light, love, and life fully embraced in the present moment. Cancer patients, survivors, family members, and caregivers, as well as anyone facing unexpected professional or personal challenges will find comfort and inspiration in the passages that document the decisions they faced, the milestones they crossed, and the lessons they learned with grace, humor, and gratitude." Dr. Michelle Beauclair, Associate Professor (of French & Francophone Studies) and Author, Seattle Pacific University "Totally engaging from the very first page, I couldn't put this book down. Linda writes fearlessly about her battle with cancer, the invasive treatments, and their many side effects, all while extracting meaning and sometimes surprising observations from her experience with the disease. Adding context and providing the caregiver's point of view, her husband Håkan shares his unwavering love, encouragement, as well as feelings of helplessness through poetry and anecdotes from their lives. As we follow their adventures together, we are left with hope, light, and a strong urge to live a fulfilling life." Jaeha Choi, Playwright, Stage Director, Entrepreneur, and International Educator "The authors' self-reflections, and observations about who we are as people and, more importantly, who we can be is inspiring. Linda moves beyond herself and shows that this is not the story of a cancer survivor, it is the story of all of us, of getting through life with compassion and of knowing that life is for living." Gerald Williams, Playwright, Author

Download or read book Still Bigger Than Pink written by Csp Mirm Lori Lober and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-05 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conclusion On January 2, 2009, I saw my oncologist for my annual scans. While I am confident in my wellness and feel better than I have ever felt, I cannot help but be a bit nervous each time the tests are run. I am alive and well with great news! All are clear and I remain "no evidence of disease"! I know dedication to self-care and my new IsAgenix regimen are working to create balance in my body allowing for optimum healing! My doctors cannot give me definite answers as to why my treatments have been successful when others have failed, or even why I'm still alive and thriving now, NINE years after my stage IV, metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. However, they have said many times that I "am a very proactive patient." Of course, being proactive does not guarantee success and long-term survival - unfortunately, there are no guarantees. However, I feel that truly believing that I was not going to die, most certainly was an important factor. In addition to that, my faith, the support of my family and friends, the combination of everything discussed in this book, and yes, a little luck, have all contributed to my long-term survival. Prior to being diagnosed with cancer, I would not necessarily have considered myself an extraordinarily lucky person. Now, however, the quality of life I live every day is much richer, the special moments more memorable, and the love I have to offer both to myself as well as to others, is deeper and more fulfilling. This is precisely why I tell everyone I meet that I feel "blessed" to have actually had cancer, and I continue to be deeply grateful to now be healthy and happy. Journey well! Lori C. Lober, CSP, MIRM

Download or read book Fearless written by Maimah Karmo and published by . This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fearless is the touching account of breast cancer survivor Maimah Karmo, and her resultant journey of renewed faith and self-empowerment through the hardest times. Through strength and the support of God and her loved ones, Maimah was able to persevere through the illness and bravely found the Tigerlily Foundation, an organization dedicated to ...

Download or read book Cancer Talk written by Selma R. Schimmel and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 1999-05-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, Cancer Talk provides a support group in a book. Research shows that cancer patients who attend support groups can survive longer and lead fuller lives than patients receiving medical treatment alone. Cancer Talk, based on "The Group Room®," the nation's only talk-radio cancer support show, brings hope, information, and inspiration to everyone affected by cancer. Show host Selma Schimmel, a cancer advocate and longtime survivor, has gathered the voices of cancer patients and survivors, family and friends, physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to create an invaluable guide to help you: Deal with the wide range of emotions a cancer diagnosis provokes Cope with relationships, intimacy, and physical changes Optimize the doctor-patient relationship and navigate treatment options Handle the side effects of treatment Understand legal, workplace, and insurance issues Live with and beyond cancer Anyone whose life has been touched by cancer will find new support from the intimate and empowering voices of the only real experts out there--the people who live with cancer.