Hope in the Face of Cancer: A Survival Guide for the Journey You Did Not Choose [Paperback]

Amy Givler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2003

Amy Givler, M.D. a cancer survivor, shares her experience and the stories of others with the voice of encouragement, faith, and strength she so desperately needed at the point of her diagnosis. With medical knowledge and insight into the path to come, Dr. Givler is able to offer answers and hope as she discusses:

• looking at cancer through the lens of hope
• seeking, evaluating, and making decisions for treatment
• drawing closer to God along the journey
• facing family and friends

Dr. Givler shares more than professional wisdom; she extends her friendship. And as a fellow survivor she provides a comforting presence during an experience that too often is mired in uncertainty, fear, and loneliness.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Amy Givler is a physician and professor of family medicine at Louisiana State University. She is also a cancer survivor who writes from both a personal and professional standpoint in Hope in the Face of Cancer, her first book. In it, she offers medical advice and encouraging statistics about the improving rates of cancer survival; draws upon her own story to hearten anxious readers; and guides them through the bewildering array of treatment choices. The volume closes with an appendix about cancer organizations, Web sites and relevant medical literature. This helpful book will comfort many Christians who have been diagnosed with the dreaded disease.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers; 1 edition (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736909907
• ISBN-13: 978-0736909907
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #392,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

When I was diagnosed with cancer, I was caught up in a swirl of emotions. Being a doctor didn't shield me from that chaos. But after I went through treatment, I wanted to help those who are newly diagnosed. This book is the result. It has solid medical information and offers hope in the face of cancer.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for overwhelmed and newly diagnosed, May 26, 2005

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Cynthia Simpson (CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hope in the Face of Cancer: A Survival Guide for the Journey You Did Not Choose (Paperback)

I'm writing to tell you what comfort I received from reading your book. I read it the first time within two weeks of my husband's diagnosis and the start of chemotherapy. I have reread it again recently, and take it out when I need someone to reassure me God is in control, and to have faith. I often read sections to my husband that I feel will be of the most benefit to continue his incredibly strong belief he can beat it, no matter what the statistics say.

There is so much out there to read that I feel overwhelmed by all the information. However, very few books make you feel BETTER about this very "sucky" situation. Thank you to someone who really needed it, and appreciates it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All newly-diagnosed cancer patients should get this book!, September 4, 2003

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Catherine Hughes (Gilbertsville, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hope in the Face of Cancer: A Survival Guide for the Journey You Did Not Choose (Paperback)

This book is a fantastic resource for all cancer patients, but especially for newly-diagnosed cancer patients. Written by an MD who has cancer, it provides common sense guidance for many aspects of treating and living with cancer. I highly recommend this book for patients who have just been diagnosed. Read this book before you do anything! It is also valuable for cancer patients who have been diagnosed with a recurrence. An easy read, it is well worth the few dollars you will spend to own it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Searching for spiritual meaning, and so much more, March 10, 2003

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hope in the Face of Cancer: A Survival Guide for the Journey You Did Not Choose (Paperback)

Hope In The Face Of Cancer: A Survival Guide For The Journey You Did Not Choose by medical doctor Amy Givler (Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Comprehensive Care, Louisiana State University Medial Center) is a informed and informative instructional guide written especially and specifically for men and women confronting the diagnosis of cancer, as well as for those that love and care for them. From adjusting emotionally to being diagnosed; to thinking through the range of possible options logically and promptly; to ways to give the unexpected news to family and friends; to searching for spiritual meaning, and so much more, Hope In The Face Of Cancer is filled from cover to cover with practical advice, heartfelt empathy, emotional support. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, then give Dr. Amy Givler's Hope In The Face Of Cancer a very careful reading.