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Love is a Journey: Couples Facing Cancer

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This is the one book I continually recommend to couples first dealing with the cancer diagnosis. I have already read it twice and my husband has once (he is the cancer victim) -- and this will not be our last time through it, I'm sure. There is valuable information, lots of help and a large dose of support. The worksheets are good to use or not, your personal preference. I've purchased two additional copies to donate to the Roswell Park Cancer Institute's Community Cancer Research Center. I just can't say enough good about this book!

My husband and I both found this book to address problems and concerns that we have had since he was diagnosed a few years ago. We have read a lot of about the biological/medical aspects of his illness, but nothing was as helpful as this wonderful book. We are applying the practical advice and coping strategies that we learned from these authors every day. A MUST read for any couple facing the day to day living with cancer or any other chronic illness.

Cancer is not a hopeless situation. Working with emotions, attitudes and behaviors, couples can influence the course of the disease and enhance the quality of life for each individual, as well as that of their relationship. Love Is A Journey teaches the reader the eight tools that every couple can use everyday to increase love and vitality in their relationship while facing cancer together; the six stages that couples experience after cancer has been diagnosed; insight into what is happening and what to expect; how other couples have coped successfully; activities to strengthen each individual and the relationship. Love Is A Journey is "must" reading for any couple confronted with cancer.