Marianne C. McDonough

Broschiertes Buch

8 Steps to Getting Real with Cancer

Empowering Newly-Diagnosed Patients and Those Who Love them

Beschreibung

8 Steps to Getting Real with Cancer is a practical step-by-step guide for newly-diagnosed cancer patients and those who love them. Empowerment is the key theme throughout this book as Marianne McDonough, a breast cancer survivor, addresses the critical first weeks following diagnosis when patients suddenly face wrenching decisions, intense stress, and their own mortality. The book is divided into 8 Steps that coincide with the hard questions patients ask themselves, such as: * What do I know about cancer and believe to be true about myself as a cancer patient? * How shall I interact with others, especially my family, friends, and medical providers? * How can I select the best treatment protocol? * How do I feel about possibly dying? * Where is God in all of this? * What am I afraid of? * How do I deal with the stress? * Do I dare hope for a future? Using specific examples from her own cancer journey, McDonough employs an easy-to-read, three-fold format: myths versus truths statements, "how to" applications, and survivors attitudes. Additionally, she debunks "easy platitudes" that impose unfair expectations and standards on patients suddenly struggling with life and death matters. With palpable compassion, the author writes in a transparent, conversational style. Newly-diagnosed patients, she says, have enough stress while making monumental decisions, so she invites them to rest their souls, find strength in their own beliefs, and prepare well not only for effective treatment but also for fully vibrant survivorship. The primary audience for this book is cancer patients, especially newly diagnosed, and support people who love and care for them. Other readers include medical, counseling, and ministerial professionals. This book is an excellent resource and addition to hospital gift shops, oncology and ob/gyn departments, and church book stores.

Autor

Marianne McDonough is an award-winning author and journalist from Edina, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. Her professional, and personal achievements have always been rooted in the creative arts, including, in addition to writing, music and dance. She holds a bachelor's degree in History and Secondary Education and a master of arts in Mass Communication. In various capacities, Marianne has also served her community and churches on an ongoing basis, as reflected in her current role as executive director for Great Commission Artists (greatcommissionartists.com), a network of faith-based artists. In 2012, Marianne received an invasive ductile carcinoma diagnosis. Healthy in all other respects, she says she felt powerless at first. "It was as if I was no longer in charge of my life, where I was going or for how long. I felt that all my autonomy was gone." Post treatment and into survivorship, Marianne decided to write a book for newly-diagnosed patients, because "that's the hardest part" in her opinion. Her tag line embodies the empowerment theme of her book: "Choose to Lead Your Own Journey." The book title, 8 Steps to Getting Real with Cancer: Empowering Newly-Diagnosed Patients and Those Who Love Them, also reflects her concerns for family and friends, because "they're scared, too, and they have no idea what to do or how to help." 8 Steps to Getting Real with Cancer won the Midwest Book Award in the category of health on May 12, 2017. The Midwest Independent Publishing Association, a professional collaborative that promotes excellence in publishing, draws entries annually from a twelve-state Midwestern region for these prestigious awards. In 2018 Marianne released a second book for newly diagnosed patients, Beating Cancer One Truth at a Time. When her oncologist suggested in 2017 that her approach to cancer would be helpful in support group settings, Marianne decided to write a book specifically addressing patients, including more research and practical tips, and providing questions and short opportunities for self-reflection, group discussion, or journaling if desired. This book offers a flexible format to accommodate whatever patients feel will help them best. The subtitle captures the main premise of Beating Cancer, what you believe determines your journey. Marianne's hope going forward is to continue to encourage patients and families as well as advocate for early diagnosis and proactive survivor vigilance. She is also interested in cancer prevention and promoting increased education. Her blog is active on 8stepstogettingrealwithcancer.com, beatingcanceronetruthatatime.com, and mariannemcdonough.com.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Sapphire River Publishing Services, Inc.
• Seitenzahl: 102
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. September 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 140g
• ISBN-13: 9780996697705
• ISBN-10: 0996697705
• Artikelnr.: 46446589