Hanging Out with Lab Coats: Hope, Humor & Help for Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers [Paperback]

Wendi Fox Pedicone (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 097689971X | ISBN-13: 978-0976899716 | Publication Date: January 1, 2006 | Edition: 1

Wendi Fox Pedicone became a cancer statistic in August 2004 when she was diagnosed with advanced stage breast cancer. With a tremendous amount of support, she triumphed over the disease. Her book, Hanging Out With Lab Coats, chronicles her journey as she shares her personal story and passes along helpful resource information she gathered along the way.

Editorial Reviews

Review

As if breast cancer could be an enjoyable topic, the author's talent of weaving her personal struggles with practical advice and humor, makes this memoir a pleasure to read and a wonderful resource for breast cancer patients and their caregivers. -- John H. Molloy, CEO, Imaginis Corporation, "The Breast Health Resource"

Every physician and every man should read this book! -- Christopher Koprowski, MD, MBA, Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology, Christian Care Health System

This is a book written by an inspired person and a true survivor. When you are ready to combine the information in it with the inspiration you bring to it you will find yourself on the path to healing. -- Bernie Siegel, MD, Author Love, Medicine & Miracles, and Help Me To Heal --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Wendi Fox Pedicone became a cancer statistic in August 2004 when she was diagnosed with advanced stage breast cancer. She had no known breast cancer risk factors and did not perform monthly BSEs (breast self-examinations). Her tumor was found during an annual clinical exam at her place of employment where they offer exams and regular mammograms as part of their breast cancer program. With a tremendous amount of support, she triumphed over the disease. Her book, Hanging Out With Lab Coats, chronicles her journey; it in Ms. Pedicone shares her personal story and passes along helpful resource information she gathered along the way.

Ms. Pedicone is a graduate of Alexis I. DuPont High School and is in the undergraduate degree program at Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, Delaware. She and her husband are lifelong Delawareans. They live in Hockessin with their three daughters, ages 17 to 20, five-year-old son, and three cats.

A communications specialist in the Corporate Affairs department of AstraZeneca, a worldwide pharmaceutical company, Ms. Pedicone has expanded her career to include public and motivational speaking as a way to "give back" to the oncology, cancer, and pharmaceutical communities.

Ms Pedicone continues to hang out with lab coats during visits to the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center.

Product Details

• Paperback: 347 pages
• Publisher: Fox Press; 1 edition (January 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097689971X
• ISBN-13: 978-0976899716
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #511,540 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational book on breast cancer, November 26, 2006

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Karen G. Pena - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hanging Out With Lab Coats: Hope, Humor & Help for Cancer Patients and their Caregivers (Hardcover)

Wendi shares her personal experience with breast cancer and does it with her amazing sense of humor. She provides information to readers about all the treatment options available. As well as, how she dealt with everyday life i.e. children, school, work, relationships etc.

This book will make you laugh and cry!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hanging Out with Lab Coats, November 24, 2006

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Vicki B. Fahey (Newark, DE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hanging Out With Lab Coats: Hope, Humor & Help for Cancer Patients and their Caregivers (Hardcover)

This book is incredibly informative and inspirational. Ms. Pedicone's info and outlook are amazing.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most Excellent Book!!!, December 5, 2006

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Donald M. Burrows "Husband" (Marysville, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hanging Out With Lab Coats: Hope, Humor & Help for Cancer Patients and their Caregivers (Hardcover)

My wife was diagnosed with breast cancer two and a half years ago. While she was waging her own war, we had the good fortune of not only reading Wendi's most excellent and uplifting book, but of meeting her as well, and of following her progress as she courageously faces her reality. If you or someone you love is facing this horrorible disease and need to hear the words of hope and help from a modern-day heroine who does not sugar-coat anything, please please please read and re-read this book.