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Softcover. Condición: Good. 1. Helping Hands, Helping Hearts You're one in a million." For millions of cancer survivors, this is a singular declaration of appreciation-often borne of personal stories shared with others who are going through cancer. Here in one volume are hundreds of invaluable suggestions, words of support, encouragement, and hope, generously shared by survivors, medical experts, and celebrities from around the world. These are the things the docs don't have time to tell us. Pass it on."So much wisdom, strength, and courage can be gained from listening to others who have been there. This book provides much-needed inspiration for people with cancer, or any illness for that matter, and all those who love and care for them." Ann H. Partridge, MD, MPH Director, Program for Young Women with Breast Cancer, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolWhen one is truly inspired and wants to be a survivor, information derived from the experience of others is vital. The natives know how to help one another because of their experience. Read and learn from the wisdom of others and save yourself from having to learn the hard way. Bernie Siegel, MD author Love, Medicine & Miracles and Help Me To HealI am always amazed by the incredible resilience of many people who are diagnosed with cancer. It is truly a privilege to share their journey and provide guidance when I can. There are other times when I am discouraged by the unfairness of the disease, and especially the side effects of our treatments. These often wreak havoc with life plans-the absence of children, the inability to work and achieve other life goals-and the specter of recurrent cancer. We are working hard to prevent cancer and to reduce the burden and toxicity of treatments so that survivors in the future may have an easier time. Patricia A. Ganz, MD Professor, UCLA Schools of Medicine and Public Health Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Research Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center 650 Charles Young Dr. South, Room A2-125 CHS Los Angeles, CA 90095-6900My husband put it best: "A cancer diagnosis is like getting dropped off in a foreign country where you don't know the language." This book gives patients a guidebook to help them navigate the difficult world of cancer treatment written by those who have already made the journey. Treatment is tough, but it's so much more manageable when you know what to expect. I credit so many survivors with giving me the information I needed to get through treatment. This book puts all the stuff you need to know in one place. It's a must-have for anyone looking to make their cancer journey easier. Kelley Tuthill Reporter WCVB-TV Boston Breast Cancer Survivor.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Taddeo, John Ilustrador. Translation. Employing a graphic novel format, these dynamic stories explain complex medical information about different forms of cancer, such as breast cancer, leukemia, brain tumors, and osteosarcoma, in a straightforward yet entertaining way. The Medikidz are larger-than-life superheroes who live in Mediland, a living, moving virtual world within the human body. Each character is an expert on one component of human anatomy and the role it plays in fighting the disease: Axon is a brain specialist, Pump has the lowdown on the heart and blood vessels, and Skinderella knows all about the skin and bones. Using their extensive combined knowledge, the Medikidz conduct a journey through Mediland, exploring complex medical issues in a language and visual style that is attractive and accessible to tweens and teens. Appropriate humor and adventure are blended with accurate facts, so young readers can understand the main character's illness and become aware of the support and tender loving care they each need.En formato de novela gráfica, estos cuentos dinámicos explican información médica compleja sobre diferentes tipos de cáncer, como el cáncer de seno, la leucemia, los tumores cerebrales y la osteosarcoma, de una manera sencilla pero entretenida. Los Medikidz son un grupo de superhéroes extraordinarios que viven en Mediland, un mundo virtual y viviente dentro del cuerpo humano. Cada personaje es experto en un componente de la anatomía humana y el papel que juega en combatir la enfermedad: Axon es especialista en el cerebro, Pump tiene información sobre el corazón y los vasos sanguíneos y Skinderella sabe todo acerca de la piel y los huesos. Usando su extensiva inteligencia combinada, los Medikidz hacen un recorrido de Mediland, explorando complejos temas médicos con un lenguaje y un estilo visual que es atractivo y accesible para los jóvenes. Un humor apropiado y la aventura se combinan con hechos exactos para que los lectores jóvenes puedan entender la enfermedad del protagonista y comprender el apoyo y el cuidado tierno que cada uno de ellos necesita.

Softcover. Condición: New. 1. Helping Hands, Helping Hearts You're one in a million." For millions of cancer survivors, this is a singular declaration of appreciation-often borne of personal stories shared with others who are going through cancer. Here in one volume are hundreds of invaluable suggestions, words of support, encouragement, and hope, generously shared by survivors, medical experts, and celebrities from around the world. These are the things the docs don't have time to tell us. Pass it on."So much wisdom, strength, and courage can be gained from listening to others who have been there. This book provides much-needed inspiration for people with cancer, or any illness for that matter, and all those who love and care for them." Ann H. Partridge, MD, MPH Director, Program for Young Women with Breast Cancer, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolWhen one is truly inspired and wants to be a survivor, information derived from the experience of others is vital. The natives know how to help one another because of their experience. Read and learn from the wisdom of others and save yourself from having to learn the hard way. Bernie Siegel, MD author Love, Medicine & Miracles and Help Me To HealI am always amazed by the incredible resilience of many people who are diagnosed with cancer. It is truly a privilege to share their journey and provide guidance when I can. There are other times when I am discouraged by the unfairness of the disease, and especially the side effects of our treatments. These often wreak havoc with life plans-the absence of children, the inability to work and achieve other life goals-and the specter of recurrent cancer. We are working hard to prevent cancer and to reduce the burden and toxicity of treatments so that survivors in the future may have an easier time. Patricia A. Ganz, MD Professor, UCLA Schools of Medicine and Public Health Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Research Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center 650 Charles Young Dr. South, Room A2-125 CHS Los Angeles, CA 90095-6900My husband put it best: "A cancer diagnosis is like getting dropped off in a foreign country where you don't know the language." This book gives patients a guidebook to help them navigate the difficult world of cancer treatment written by those who have already made the journey. Treatment is tough, but it's so much more manageable when you know what to expect. I credit so many survivors with giving me the information I needed to get through treatment. This book puts all the stuff you need to know in one place. It's a must-have for anyone looking to make their cancer journey easier. Kelley Tuthill Reporter WCVB-TV Boston Breast Cancer Survivor.