Description
Book SynopsisThe authors hope that their honest yet hopeful perspective will help all people with cancer and those who care about them.
Trade ReviewAn authoritative manual of instructions... This book is highly recommended. -- M. G. Paregian Brief (at just 171 pages) but powerful, this straightforward book is both sobering and inspiring. Hopkins Medicine No matter how experienced a professional might be in dealing with patients with pancreatic cancer, it is refreshing to hear from the patient's perspective, reading how they navigate through the system before they land in our clinic and receive our care. Overall, I would recommend this book to all health professionals who care for patients with pancreatic cancer (both novice and seasoned), as well as those who are adjusting to a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. -- Raymond Chan Cancer Forum This book is excellent. It is positive and compassionate... It would make a useful contribution to a library. Macmillan Cancer Support This book is a valuable source of intimate details about Pancreatic Disease and related problems... Highly recommended for the practicing instructions and frank discussions of personal and family preparation along with the current treatments that are available. M. G. Paregian
Table of ContentsPreface
1. The Gathering Clouds
2. What Is Pancreatic Cancer and What Are Its Symptoms?
3. The Fight Begins
4. The Initial Treatment
5. The Prospect of Death
6. Balancing Hope and Truth
7. Family and Friends
8. Managing the Symptoms of Advanced Cancer
9. A New Approach to Living
10. Next Steps
11. What We've Learned from Our Experience
Appendix: Supplemental Information
Notes
Index
