Literature

Category of Literature

July 19

Help Me Live: 20 Things People with Cancer Want You to Know

Lori Hope wrote a book, Help Me Live: 20 Things People with Cancer Want You to Know, which is “an intimate guide for families, partners and friends of individuals diagnosed with cancer.” Sometimes our loved ones just don’t know how to react, what to do, or how to help, but there’s still Hope (pun intended). Here’s an excerpt of some of the things Lori wants you to know: Six of the “20 things people with cancer want you to know” – “It’s okay to say or do the ‘wrong’ thing.” [Just don't disappear because you're afraid you'll hurt me] -…Read More

Category: Literature

July 18

Stand By Her

Stand by Her is a compelling book about John W. Anderson and his personal experience with women’s cancers. John went through cancer with four women in his life and is sharing his story, trials and tribulations with us.

Category: Blog, Literature, Resources

July 18

Tags: 1981 essay, cancer articles, experience, of dragons and garden peas, stories

Of Dragons and Garden Peas

Alice Stewart Trillin’s 1981 essay, “Of Dragons & Garden Peas,” is regarded as one of the seminal texts in cancer patient literature; since 2011 is the piece’s 30th anniversary. What Cancer literature have you found that helps bring perspective to the experience? Of Dragons & Garden Peas

Category: Literature, Resources

July 18

Tags: breast cancer, help, interview, literature, men, support

Breast Cancer Husband

via MedicineNet.com A husband’s role can not be understated for women diagnosed and living with cancer. From day-to-day activities to ongoing emotional support, sometimes men don’t know what to expect or what role they should play for the women in their lives.

Category: Literature

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