How Can I Help?: Everyday Ways to Help Your Loved Ones Live with Cancer [Paperback]

Monique Doyle Spencer (Author), Paul F Levy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 17, 2008

When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, it is often difficult to know what to do. Those who want to help can sometimes make matters worse. Written in a frank conversational manner, this book offers readers specific advice on what to do for a friend or loved one in need, such as offer to do the weekly grocery shopping, pick up the kids from school or bring them to practice, choose to be a chemobuddy, and keep up with bills and other important deadlines. This stressful and uncertain time is difficult for the patient?s family and friends. This book provides the support and guidance everyone needs to make this time easier.

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About the Author

Monique Doyle Spencer is a breast cancer survivor and friend & daughter of many people who had the disease. She is frequently featured in the Boston Globe. She lives in Brookline, MA, with her husband and two daughters.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media (September 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598696815
• ISBN-13: 978-1598696813
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #175,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, the answers, October 3, 2008

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Billy Gray "Billy" (MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How Can I Help?: Everyday Ways to Help Your Loved Ones Live with Cancer (Paperback)

We all say, "Call me if you need anything." Monique Doyle Spencer's book gives the tips on how to help someone through tough times. I am grateful to finally have the answers that make it so plain on how to help others.
She also provides understandable information about cancer. I highly recommend this book for everyone.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Speaking of the unspeakable . . ., September 21, 2008

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Stuart S (Newton MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How Can I Help?: Everyday Ways to Help Your Loved Ones Live with Cancer (Paperback)

Each and every one of us knows someone who has dealt with cancer. A family member, a friend, a neighbor. Monique Doyle Spencer, once again, speaks about the unspeakable . . . what exactly can we do to help someone with cancer? It's an enjoyable read, and also a very useful and helpful resource. Do a favor for your friend, neighbor, or family member by buying and/or gifting this book. You'll feel better for it, as will they. As far as I am concerned, Monique has given each of us a tremendous gift by writing this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A helpful and lively read on an uncomfortable subject...., October 24, 2008

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Stephen F. Knott (canton, ma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How Can I Help?: Everyday Ways to Help Your Loved Ones Live with Cancer (Paperback)

Monique Doyle Spencer writes with humor and grace about a subject that many of us have difficulty dealing with . . . I highly recommend this book for all of those with loved ones dealing with cancer. You won't regret it....