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"Informational and full of insight for patients, family caregivers and professionals."Rita Deimler, RN, BSN, OCN
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Finding the “CAN” in Cancer
By Nancy Emerson, Pam Leight, Susan Moonan and Terri Schinazi
Four friends, long-term survivors who had more than 70 years of experience dealing with cancer, have put together a guidebook for others who face this illness. The authors combine personal experiences with practical tips for coping with side effects, information on tests and procedures, emotional and spiritual encouragement, and advice on how to let others help during a difficult time.
The four authors, all former patients and/or volunteers at the Duke Cancer Patient Support Center, decided to write a book from the patient and caregiver perspectives, keeping medical terminology and technical details to a necessary minimum. They pooled their knowledge, gained in dozens of hospitals and clinics after countless hours of surgeries, tests, and treatments, to let new patients understand the human side of a serious medical condition. Designed with a “take what you need and leave the rest” ideal, Finding the “CAN” in Cancer allows patients and others to thumb to a particular section that interests them, then put the book down for later reading.
The late Nancy Emerson, a noted motivational speaker and cancer spokeswoman, joined friends Pam Leight of Durham, the late Susan Moonan, and Terri Schinazi of Oxford to create this unique book. They emphasize how a positive attitude and outlook can transform one of the greatest difficulties one can face into a path to personal fulfillment and service. The book stresses that for all the physical and emotional difficulties of cancer and its treatment, there is an upside.
Finding the “CAN” in Cancer was written by cancer patients for cancer patients. The authors’ own compelling stories and experiences are intertwined with accessible knowledge of medical procedures and treatments. The authors are devoted to the betterment of the lives of cancer patients, their families, and friends; the book is currently available at only the cost of printing. It is the authors’ sincere hope that Finding the “CAN” in Cancer ultimately will be available to any cancer patient that needs it.
