Written by those touched by the disease, this unique collection of essays brings together the very personal stories of the patients, their friends, families and caregivers to show that those diagnosed with lung cancer are not its only victims. Through these honest, emotional and sometimes starkly told stories written by ordinary people, professional writers, celebrities and health care professionals, the reader will share the authors' personal experiences of learning of the diagnosis, the journey through treatment and the challenges of living every day with the disease. The reader will be inspired by the indomitable spirit of those who choose life in the face of the overwhelming odds of surviving a disease that currently takes nearly 85% of its victims. Along the way, Voices of Lung Cancer offers insight into effective ways families and professionals care for both themselves and the patient, gain a deeper understanding of their relationships with their patients, family members and friends. Together with these invaluable stories, Voices of Lung Cancer features essays by nationally recognized medical experts about the science of lung cancer; its current treatment; choosing the right doctors and what the future holds for the next generation of lung cancer patients. With forwards written by the executive directors of CancerCare and Joan's Legacy and the heartfelt story of friends lost by S. Epatha Merkerson, star of the acclaimed television drama Law & Order, Voices of Lung Cancer is required reading for medical and social work professionals, the general public and everyone who has been affected by this disease. <p>Written by those touched by the disease, this unique collection of essays brings together the very personal stories of the patients, their friends, families and caregivers to show that those diagnosed with lung cancer are not its only victims. Through these honest, emotional and sometimes starkly told stories written by ordinary people, professional writers, celebrities and health care professionals, the reader will share the authors&#8217; personal experiences of learning of the diagnosis, the journey through treatment and the challenges of living every day with the disease. The reader will be inspired by the indomitable spirit of those who choose life in the face of the overwhelming odds of surviving a disease that currently takes nearly 85% of its victims. Along the way, Voices of Lung Cancer offers insight into effective ways families and professionals care for both themselves and the patient, gain a deeper understanding of their relationships with their patients, family members and friends. Together with these invaluable stories, Voices of Lung Cancer features essays by nationally recognized medical experts about the science of lung cancer; its current treatment; choosing the right doctors and what the future holds for the next generation of lung cancer patients. With forwards written by the executive directors of CancerCare and Joan&#8217;s Legacy and the heartfelt story of friends lost by S. Epatha Merkerson, star of the acclaimed television drama Law &#38; Order, Voices of Lung Cancer is required reading for medical and social work professionals, the general public and everyone who has been affected by this disease.</p> 2009-04-02T01:45:47-04:00 voices-of-lung-cancer-the-healing-companion-stories-for-courage-comfort-and-strength 6059232 Books 2009-04-02T01:45:47-04:00 2009-04-02T01:46:08-04:00 LaChance Publishing 2009-04-02T01:45:47-04:00 manual 635 17601372 deny 1 Default 1 14.95 6059232 2009-04-16T15:42:36-04:00 2009-04-20T01:50:38-04:00 12300742 2 6059232 2009-04-20T01:50:38-04:00 http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0029/6782/products/voices_of_lung_cancer.jpg?1258289273 Title