What I Wish I Knew Before Cancer


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In What I Wish I Knew Before Cancer: A Young Man's Memoir, Nicholas Steven Parscale shares his experience with battling cancer. Since his diagnosis of pineoblastoma in 2016 at the age of 10, Nicholas has experienced numerous highs and lows, pain and excitement, and relapses and new treatments. Throughout his journey, he has maintained a positive attitude and has learned a great deal about cancer and resilience. In this book, Nicholas's goal is to share what he has learned over the past several years with other children facing the same disease. His hope is that by reading this book and studying his suggestions and experiences, children with cancer and their families can be just a bit more prepared for the long road ahead of them. Observe Nicholas's cancer journey, and see how cancer is a winding road with ups and downs Discover how adopting a positive mindset and attitude truly transforms a dreadful situation and aids in coping with changes Study answers to common questions that may be asked by children, along with their parents and friends, who are having their first experiences with cancer, and receive support in the form of Nicholas's real-life story Feel inspired by the challenges overcome by Nicholas and his family Take a close look at the different treatments and opportunities available to children with cancer Contents: Chapter 1: Some Birthday Surprise Chapter 2: The Best Medicine of All Chapter 3: What Is Cancer, Anyway? Chapter 4: Going Into Whatever's Up Next Chapter 5: Take Charge of Pain Chapter 6: You're Not Alone Chapter 7: Special Opportunities Chapter 8: Here We Go Again Chapter 9: Living Now and for the Future Afterword Appendix A: Dr. Ginn's Notes Appendix B: My Cancer Treatment Timetable




What I Wish I Knew Before Cancer


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In What I Wish I Knew Before Cancer: A Young Man's Memoir, Nicholas Steven Parscale shares his experience with battling cancer. Since his diagnosis of pineoblastoma in 2016 at the age of 10, Nicholas has experienced numerous highs and lows, pain and excitement, and relapses and new treatments. Throughout his journey, he has maintained a positive attitude and has learned a great deal about cancer and resilience. In this book, Nicholas's goal is to share what he has learned over the past several years with other children facing the same disease. His hope is that by reading this book and studying his suggestions and experiences, children with cancer and their families can be just a bit more prepared for the long road ahead of them. Observe Nicholas's cancer journey, and see how cancer is a winding road with ups and downs Discover how adopting a positive mindset and attitude truly transforms a dreadful situation and aids in coping with changes Study answers to common questions that may be asked by children, along with their parents and friends, who are having their first experiences with cancer, and receive support in the form of Nicholas's real-life story Feel inspired by the challenges overcome by Nicholas and his family Take a close look at the different treatments and opportunities available to children with cancer Contents: Chapter 1: Some Birthday Surprise Chapter 2: The Best Medicine of All Chapter 3: What Is Cancer, Anyway? Chapter 4: Going Into Whatever's Up Next Chapter 5: Take Charge of Pain Chapter 6: You're Not Alone Chapter 7: Special Opportunities Chapter 8: Here We Go Again Chapter 9: Living Now and for the Future Afterword Appendix A: Dr. Ginn's Notes Appendix B: My Cancer Treatment Timetable







What I Wish I Knew about Cancer


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Every 29 seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with cancer and, in an instant, they have to come to terms with a whole new future. What I Wish I Knew about Cancer talks with survivors, pre - viviors, partners, husbands, wives, children, researchers, and medical professionals and asks them all, ''If you could go back and give your younger self some advice about preventing, treating and/or outlasting cancer, what would it be?'' It then goes on to describe their cancer journey, and how they came to their particular insights. The result is another inspirational What I Wish I Knew book full of the wisdom of hindsight that would help anyone facing this disease. It also has advice on how to better our chances of never hearing those fateful words, ''I'm sorry, you have cancer.''







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All The Things I Wish I Knew When I Had Cancer


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Everything You Need to Know about Beating Cancer (But Didn't Even Know to Ask) When Rachel was diagnosed with a rare - and terminal - form of cancer (and given only a ten percent chance of surviving even her first visit to the hospital) she went in an instant from a carefree twenty-six-year-old young woman to someone who had to suddenly make the most profound and complex legal, moral, medical and practical decisions humanly possible. Not only didn't Rachel know the answers; often she didn't even know the questions. When Rachel got well, she decided to help others who suddenly find themselves in that position and started the non-profit United Cancer Advocacy Action Network (UCAAN). Since its inception, UCAAN has helped tens of thousands of people navigate the way through the process and to live longer and healthier lives. In 2014, Rachel Shur, Cancer Survivor Extraordinaire was recognized and commended by President Barack Obama with the National Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award for her work with UCAAN. While the topic may sound depressing, All the things i wish i knew when i had Cancer is as joyous and life-affirming as is Rachel herself.




I Wish I Knew How to Help


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The Toxic Truth


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Why is it that one in seven men will get prostate cancer and one in eight women will get breast cancer? Why is it that instead of cancer being just another word, it is becoming such a reality for so many families that you're bound to know one to five people who have experienced it? It's no longer become "Oh no, Bob has cancer . . ." Instead, it's "Oh ya, Bob has cancer. My brother and uncle had that same kind last year." In this book, you'll find my firsthand, real-life, gut-wrenching experience with cancer, disease, life, and my realization that what I thought was a safe environment-was far from it. This book describes simple and effective strategies that will empower you to live the best life possible, encourage you to notice the little things you do every day, and help you to overcome your fear of cancer and take control of your life. I wish someone had shared with me this information. I wish there had been a book to explain all of these things to me because, maybe, it could have saved all the pain this year has brought. Maybe it could have saved watching poison being pumped into my sister's veins or harmful radiation striking my sister's body, only centimeters away from piercing her heart and killing her. Maybe this info could have saved me from worrying that the cancer may spread into my dad's bones, just maybe if I had known all this sooner. If you have struggled with cancer, fear cancer, or feel stuck in knowing you only have so many options to treat your cancer, then look no further. In this book, the reader will be given: Simple, daily tools that will empower you to consider everyday choices A list of helpful resources to educate and fuel your fire for life Recipes that will help you stay in control of your life This is your life, your one life. You make choices every single day. Some good, some bad, some difficult, some repetitive, but this one is simple- How do you want to live?




Coping with Cancer


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This compassionate book presents dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a proven psychological intervention that Marsha M. Linehan developed specifically for the impossible situations of life--and which she and Elizabeth Cohn Stuntz now apply to the unique challenges of cancer for the first time. *How can you face the fear, sadness, and anger without being paralyzed by them? *Is it possible to hold on to hope without being in denial? *How can you nurture supportive relationships when you have barely enough energy to take care of yourself? Learn powerful DBT skills that can help you make difficult treatment decisions, manage overwhelming emotions, speak up for your needs, and tolerate distress. The stories and collective wisdom of other cancer patients and survivors illustrate the coping skills and show how you can live meaningfully, even during the darkest days.