Teenage Cancer Journey

Download or read book Teenage Cancer Journey written by Kathleen A. Gill and published by Oncology Nursing Society. This book was released on 1999 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teenage Cancer Journey provides insight into the issues facing young people who have been diagnosed with cancer. Written in a frank, engaging style, it captures the array of emotions that arise during an adolescent's battle with cancer. At times both humorous and heart-wrenching, Teenage Cancer Journey describes the author's personal struggles with philosophical questions ("Why me?"), as well as with practical dilemmas ("Will my wig stay on while I'm riding a roller coaster?"). It offers advice to teens on losing their hair, relating to friends and family who aren't sick, and balancing school responsibilities while undergoing treatment. The book also provides a brief introduction to cancer and includes anecdotes from others who have battled cancer as teens. Teenage Cancer Journey is a helpful resource for young people with cancer, as well as for family and friends who want to understand the teenage cancer experience. Book jacket.