{"product_id":"eat-ice-cream-for-supper-a-story-of-my-life-with-cancer-a-guide-for-your-journey-9781614488149","title":"Eat Ice Cream for Supper: A Story of My Life with","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne in three women and one in two men will have cancer before they die.\u003cbr\u003eWhat will you do when it touches your life?\u003cbr\u003eKathy Manning Gronau was forced to answer this question---twice! First, cancer tapped on her husband’s shoulder and took him away. Three weeks after his death, cancer tapped again, this time on her shoulder. As an RN armed with new knowledge and the experience of her husband’s cancer journey, Gronau was able to navigate and endure the medical, psychological, and emotional journey through cancer to survivorship. Now she’s clearing the path for you.\u003cbr\u003eInside you will discover:\u003cbr\u003e* How to deal with a cancer diagnosis and what questions to ask as your journey begins\u003cbr\u003e* The various roles of your medical team and how to find the right one\u003cbr\u003e* The complex dance of treatment along with common tests, procedures, and terminology\u003cbr\u003e* How to identify death when he comes knocking and how to prepare for his arrival\u003cbr\u003e* Adjusting to life after death and understanding the grieving process\u003cbr\u003e* How to capture and appreciate the joy in fond memories of loved ones passed\u003cbr\u003eWhen cancer touches your life, grab your copy of \u003ci\u003eEat Ice Cream for Supper \u003c\/i\u003eand gather up the courage and knowledge to move forward. You don’t have to go through it alone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKathy has written this book as an inspiration to others. She faced cancer twice, first with the diagnosis of her husband with rectal cancer, and then a few years later with her diagnosis of breast cancer. In this book, Kathy shares useful advice and words of comfort with her readers. Her book is a faith-based practical approach to coping with the diagnosis of cancer and loss. It is a realistic, heartfelt description of the cancer journey and the inspiration that can be found in the Bible. --Hilah Sue Perkins, ARNP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKathy’s book, \u003ci\u003eEat Ice Cream for Supper\u003c\/i\u003e, is one of the essential resources you need in your toolkit when fighting cancer or supporting someone through their journey! --Joy Huber, Author of Cancer with Joy, Stage 4 Young Adult Cancer Survivor, Huffington Post Blogger \u0026amp; Professional Speaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart One: Our Story \u003c\/i\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter One: In the Beginning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI Had a Hero    \u003cbr\u003eStorms\u003cbr\u003eAnother Beginning\u003cbr\u003eSurvival Tips    \u003cbr\u003eWhat a Friend Can Do to Help\u003cbr\u003ePoints to Ponder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Two: Dealing with the Diagnosis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy Experience\u003cbr\u003eMy Reaction\u003cbr\u003eYour Loved One’s Reaction\u003cbr\u003eAsking Questions\u003cbr\u003eSearching the Internet\u003cbr\u003eYour Physician or Cancer Treatment Facility\u003cbr\u003eSurvival Tips    \u003cbr\u003eWhat a Friend Can Do to Help\u003cbr\u003ePoints to Ponder\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart Two: Negotiating the Medical World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Three: Recruiting the Medical Team\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePray First for Wisdom and Guidance\u003cbr\u003eWhere Do I Start?\u003cbr\u003eReferral to a Specialist\u003cbr\u003eNational Cancer Centers\u003cbr\u003eIt’s Not Just About the Doctor---Finding the Right Medical Team\u003cbr\u003eWho is on Your Team?\u003cbr\u003eSurvival Tips    \u003cbr\u003eWhat a Friend Can Do to Help\u003cbr\u003ePoints to Ponder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Four: Tests, Procedures, and Definitions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat Happens Next?\u003cbr\u003eBefore: A Routine Physical\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms Signal an Alarm---See your Regular Doctor First    \u003cbr\u003eReferred: Seeing the Specialist\u003cbr\u003eSeeing the Oncologist\u003cbr\u003eSurvival Tips    \u003cbr\u003eWhat a Friend Can Do to Help\u003cbr\u003ePoints to Ponder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Five: Medical Records and Insurance    \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecords\u003cbr\u003eDealing with Insurance and Medical Bills\u003cbr\u003eInsurance\u003cbr\u003eWhat to Do if You Have No Insurance or if You Have Unpaid Balances\u003cbr\u003eSurvival Tips    \u003cbr\u003eWhat can a Friend Do to Help?\u003cbr\u003ePoints to Ponder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Six: Our Dance of Treatment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs it a Waltz or a Jitterbug?    \u003cbr\u003eDiagnosed in October: Surgery Number One\u003cbr\u003eMetastasis: Surgery Number Two\u003cbr\u003eComplications: Surgeries Three and Four\u003cbr\u003eA Small Reprieve\u003cbr\u003eIn the Roller Coaster at the Top of the Hill\u003cbr\u003eDexamethasone Side Effects\u003cbr\u003eMobility Issues\u003cbr\u003eHelping Hands\u003cbr\u003eSurvival Tips    \u003cbr\u003eWhat a Friend Can Do to Help\u003cbr\u003ePoints to Ponder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Seven: Changing Roles   \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEmotional Responses to Role Changes    \u003cbr\u003eBut I’ve Never Done That Before\u003cbr\u003eOrganizing Your Finances    \u003cbr\u003ePower of Attorney, Living Wills, Wills, and Wishes\u003cbr\u003eSocial Security and Disability\u003cbr\u003eReviewing your Financial Plan\u003cbr\u003eSurvival Tips    \u003cbr\u003eWhat a Friend Can Do to Help\u003cbr\u003ePoints to Ponder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Eight: Death Comes Softly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccepting the Inevitable---Negotiating Your Loved One’s Changing Focus\u003cbr\u003eMoving from Active Treatment to Hospice\u003cbr\u003eHelp from Hospice\u003cbr\u003eThe Payment Changes with Hospice Care\u003cbr\u003eWhat to Expect in the Last Days of a Terminal Illness\u003cbr\u003eDeath    \u003cbr\u003eFuneral Arrangements\u003cbr\u003eSurvival Tips    \u003cbr\u003eWhat a Friend Can Do to Help\u003cbr\u003ePoints to Ponder\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart Three: And Then There Was One\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Nine: Alone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuiet\u003cbr\u003eThank You Notes and Dishes\u003cbr\u003eYour Health\u003cbr\u003eMake a Decision to Trust God with Your Future\u003cbr\u003eA New Relationship\u003cbr\u003eSurvival Tips    \u003cbr\u003eWhat a Friend Can Do to Help\u003cbr\u003ePoints to Ponder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Ten: Normal Grief\u003c\/b\u003e    \u003cbr\u003eDenial or Shock\u003cbr\u003eAnger    \u003cbr\u003eBargaining\u003cbr\u003eDepression\u003cbr\u003eAcceptance\u003cbr\u003eSurvival Tips    \u003cbr\u003eWhat a Friend Can Do to Help\u003cbr\u003ePoints to Ponder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Eleven: Sad and Stuck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurvival Tips    \u003cbr\u003eWhat a Friend Can Do to Help\u003cbr\u003ePoints to Ponder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Twelve: Children and Grandchildren\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInfant to Age Two\u003cbr\u003ePreschool (Age Two to Four)\u003cbr\u003eEarly Childhood (Age Four to Seven)\u003cbr\u003eEight to Ten\u003cbr\u003ePre-Adolescent (Age Ten to Twelve)\u003cbr\u003eSurvival Tips    \u003cbr\u003eWhat a Friend Can Do to Help\u003cbr\u003ePoints to Ponder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Thirteen: Practical Problems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew Tasks, Responsibilities, and Decisions\u003cbr\u003eFinances\u003cbr\u003eLegal Issues\u003cbr\u003eHousing Issues\u003cbr\u003eRelationships\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping a New Support System\u003cbr\u003eSurvival Tips\u003cbr\u003eWhat a Friend Can Do to Help\u003cbr\u003ePoints to Ponder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Fourteen: Old Memories and New Traditions    \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemembering\u003cbr\u003eWhat Do I Keep and What Goes Out the Door?    \u003cbr\u003ePhotographs    \u003cbr\u003eSharing His Things\u003cbr\u003eFeelings\u003cbr\u003eTelling Stories---Children Love to Listen\u003cbr\u003eWriting your Story\u003cbr\u003eWrite His\u003cbr\u003eTell God\u003cbr\u003eSurvival Tips\u003cbr\u003eWhat a Friend Can Do to Help?\u003cbr\u003ePoints to Ponder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eConclusion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoving Forward\u003cbr\u003ePurpose Where None Seems to Exist\u003cbr\u003eAfterword: What the Bible Says\u003cbr\u003eAppendix: Questions to Ask Your Doctor","brand":"Morgan James Publishing llc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359738495319,"sku":"9781614488149","price":12.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781614488149.jpg?v=1754125563","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/eat-ice-cream-for-supper-a-story-of-my-life-with-cancer-a-guide-for-your-journey-9781614488149","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}