Cancer in the Family: Helping Children Cope with a Parent's Illness [Paperback]

Sue Heiney (Author), Joan Hermann (Author), Katherine Bruss (Author), Joy Fincannon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2001

Outlining valuable steps necessary to help children understand what happens when a parent has been diagnosed with cancer, this guide provides “hands-on-tools” to help those affected by cancer—as well as their loved ones—face many of the dilemmas that come with the disease. Even when a parent is sick, families can learn how to strengthen ties, provide comfort, and show loving concern for each other.

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Sue P. Heiney, PhD, RN, is manager of psychosocial oncology for the South Carolina Cancer Center of the Palmetto Health Alliance in Columbia, South Carolina. Joan F. Hermann, MSW, LSW, is director of social work services at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. Katherine V. Bruss, PsyD, licensed psychologist, and Joy L. Fincannon, RN, MS, are former staff editors at the American Cancer Society in Atlanta.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: American Cancer Society; 1 edition (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944235344
• ISBN-13: 978-0944235348
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #555,750 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars From the Publisher, October 23, 2001

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This review is from: Cancer in the Family: Helping Children Cope with a Parent's Illness (Paperback)

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Cancer is often called a "family disease" because it affects more than the person who is diagnosed. For families with young or adolescent children, this is especially true. This book outlines valuable steps necessary to help children understand what happens when a parent has been diagnosed with cancer.

This book also includes a special illustrated workbook designed just for children and adolescents to help them record their thoughts and feelings so they can learn how to navigate through this emotional time. Even when a parent is sick, families can learn how to strengthen ties, provide comfort, and show loving concern for each other.