Voices of Lung Cancer: The Healing Companion: Stories for Courage, Comfort and Strength (Voices Of series) [Paperback]

The Healing Project (Editor), S. Epatha Merkerson (Foreword)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1934184004 | ISBN-13: 978-1934184004 | Publication Date: May 1, 2007 | Edition: 1

Provided by the patients, their friends, families, and caregivers of those diagnaosed with lung cancer, these very personal stories offer inspired insight into the ways families and professionals care for both themselves and the patient, gain a deeper understanding of the relationships, and learn to come to terms with the end of life. Included are essays by medical experts about the science of lung cancer, current treatments, choosing the right doctors, and what the future holds for the next generation of patients.

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About the Author

The Healing Project is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2005 and dedicated to creating a community of support for those challenged with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. S. Epatha Merkerson is a Tony Award–nominated and Emmy Award–winning actress best-known for her role on the television crime drama Law & Order.

Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: LaChance Publishing LLC; 1 edition (May 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934184004
• ISBN-13: 978-1934184004
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #507,075 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #18 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Aging > Cancer > Lung Cancer

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A different sort of book on cancer, May 28, 2007

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Shane Alexander (Orlando, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Voices of Lung Cancer: The Healing Companion: Stories for Courage, Comfort and Strength (Voices Of series) (Paperback)

The personal stories included in "Voices of Lung Cancer" are poignant and true. These stories put a different face on lung cancer, and, amazingly, they're filled with hope and humor. Stories like Susan Long's "Rediscovering Daddy" and Barbara Terrell's "Now I Understand" give the disease a face and help others who are dealing with similar situations. The fact that Law & Order's S. Epatha Merkerson and Dr. Deborah Morosini, sister of Dana Reeve, have stories in the book only add to its interest. I highly recommend it. Shane Alexander.

4.0 out of 5 stars Terrific book, July 31, 2009

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Jennifer L. Meier "havanahipster" (Modesto, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Voices of Lung Cancer: The Healing Companion: Stories for Courage, Comfort and Strength (Voices Of series) (Kindle Edition)

My Dad was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. I ordered this book along with a more clinical book on lung cancer. The, "Voices of Lung Cancer" book provided great insight into many individuals' learning of their diagnosis and prognosis, how they received the news, and how they chose to fight cancer. It is very inspirational and it gave me a great deal of hope because it talks about people who chose to fight cancer vs. settle for their prognosis. The book is written from the point of view of the cancer survivor as well as caregivers and friends. A few chapters in the end talk about people who didn't win the fight. I learned so much from reading this book and I highly recommend it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Information, August 17, 2008

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Doris Taylor - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Voices of Lung Cancer: The Healing Companion: Stories for Courage, Comfort and Strength (Voices Of series) (Paperback)

I submitted a story, so of course I am happy with the book. However I still find the stories good and interesting