This is a disturbing book that took courage to write. The first chapters present an overview of
cancer and the difference between the science and the humanity of cancer care. Do we …

Navigating the tumultuous waters of cancer treatment and decision making is difficult for all
patients. It is also difficult for doctors and other medical personnel. This books deals with a …

When asked to review 100 essays culled from thousands, one ponders how to begin such a
task. Certainly, it is not possible to comment on each piece. The essays in this book, edited …

Courage is central to these testimonies. It took courage for these people to allow themselves
to be accompanied on their journey, to allow themselves to be vulnerable and reveal their …

In Cancer Stories five people share their journeys, their stories, and the suffering they faced
before their deaths. These narratives chronicle the despair, hope, and love they experienced …

In 2014, an estimated 1.66 million people will receive a diagnosis of cancer. They will join a
pool of 13.7 million Americans already living with a history of cancer. Almost 600,000 …

The Elephant in the Room is a collection of short stories that creatively communicate the
cancer patient's journey. The stories, based on real-life accounts, are built around the …

Forget about your cancer for a moment and imagine your life without it. Now, ask yourself the
question: does cancer have to consume my whole life? The answer lies dormant inside your …

Cancer has a way of upending every area of one's life, as well as the lives of those near the
patient. Pastor Daniel Nicewonger shares with honesty and vulnerability his journey …

Living Time is at once a personal odyssey, an intimate doctor-patient communication, and a
prescriptive guide for patients and their families. Writing with wit and humility, Dr. Bernadine …