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IPG Cancer Guides Fall 2015 Childhood Cancer Guides

Childhood Cancer : A Parent's Guide to Solid Tumor Cancers

(2nd Edition)

Honna Janes-Hodder, Nancy Keene

9781941089156, 1941089151

Pub Date: 7/1/02

$29.95/$46.95 Can.Discount Code: LON

537 pages

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Health & Fitness / Children's Health

7 in W | 9 in H | 1.8 lb Wt

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Summary: This second edition of the most complete parent

guide available features detailed and precise medical

information about solid tumor childhood cancers, including

neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, liver tumors, soft tissue

sarcomas, and bone sarcomas. In addition, it offers day-to-

day practical advice on how to cope with procedures,

hospitalization, family and friends, school, financial issues, and

communication. Woven among the medical details and the

practical advice are the voices of parents and children who

have lived with cancer and its t...


Childhood Leukemia : A Guide for Families, Friends &

Caregivers (4th Edition)

Nancy Keene

9781941089057, 1941089054

Pub Date: 2/1/10


503 pages

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7 in W | 9 in H | 1.9 lb Wt

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Summary: Approximately 3,300 children are diagnosed with

leukemia in the United States each year. The illness and its

treatment can have a devastating effect on family, friends,

schoolmates, and the larger community. This newly updated

edition of Childhood Leukemia contains the information and

support parents need during this difficult time. Author Nancy

Keene provides parents and family members with: • Updates

on treatment, including stem cell transplants, information

about tailoring drugs dosages to children’s genetic profiles,

and new method...


Childhood Cancer Survivors : A Practical Guide to Your Future

(3rd Edition)

Nancy Keene, Wendy Hobbie, Kathy Ruccione

9781941089101, 1941089100

Pub Date: 6/1/12


452 pages

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Summary: More than 325,000 children, teens, and adults in

the United States are survivors of childhood cancer. The

surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and stem cell transplants

used to cure children can affect growing bodies and

developing minds. If survivors know of these potential

problems, they can take steps to identify, cope with, or treat

them early if they do develop.

The third edition of Childhood Cancer Survivors charts the

territory for survivors by providing state-of-the-art information

about: " Medical late effects from treatment " Emo...


Childhood Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors : A Guide for Families,

Friends & Caregivers

Tania Shiminski-Maher, Catherine Woodman, Nancy Ke...

9781941089002, 1941089003

Pub Date: 9/1/14, Ship Date: 9/1/14


560 pages

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Health & Fitness / Diseases / Cancer

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This completely updated edition of Childhood Brain & Spinal

Cord Tumors contains understandable medical information and

true stories--practical, poignant, moving, funny--from more

than 100 children with cancer and their parents. Reviewed by

renowned experts in childhood cancer, the book also contain...

Summary:

Each year about 4,000 children and teens in the United States

are diagnosed with a brain or spinal cord tumor. The illness

and its treatment can have devastating effects on family,

friends, schoolmates, and the larger community. This newly

updated edition contains essential information families need

during this difficult time. It includes descriptions of the newest

treatments, such as computer-assisted surgery, stem cell

transplants, and targeted therapies as well as practical advice

about how to cope with diagnosis, medical procedures...


Your Child in the Hospital : A Practical Guide for Parents (3rd

Edition)

Nancy Keene

9781941089996, 1941089992



176 pages

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Summary: Millions of parents take their child to the hospital

each year for stitches, outpatient surgery, or longer stays for

serious illnesses. Your Child in the Hospital: A Practical Guide

for Parents is packed with sensible tips and home-grown

wisdom that will make any visit to the hospital easier. It

explains how cope with procedures, plan for surgery,

communicate with doctors and nurses, and deal with insurance

companies. Woven throughout the text are dozens of practical

and encouraging stories from parents who have been through

the experi...

IPG Cancer Guides Fall 2015 American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society Complete Guide to Family

Caregiving : The Essential Guide to Cancer Caregiving at Home

(2nd Edition)

Julia A. Bucher, Peter S. Houts, Terri Ades

9780944235003, 094423500X

Pub Date: 10/18/11


304 pages

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Medical / Caregiving

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Summary:

Updated to provide the latest information, techniques,

resources, and insights into caregiving, this practical guide

offers manageable solutions to the many conditions and

situations caregivers may face. From physical and emotional

conditions, to dealing with health care providers and insurance

carriers this resource helps teach caregivers to take care of

their own needs as well as those of the person with cancer.

Offering thorough, concise checklists, questions to ask the

doctor, signs and symptoms to note, and where and when to

turn ...


American Cancer Society Complete Guide to Nutrition for

Cancer Survivors : Eating Well, Staying Well During and After

Cancer (2nd Edition)

Abby S. Bloch, Barbara Grant, Kathryn K. Hamilton,...

9780944235782, 0944235786

Pub Date: 4/20/10


284 pages

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Summary:

Written for consumers, patients, and families seeking reliable

information about nutritional support for people with cancer,

this comprehensive guide offers the latest information about

using nutrition to optimal advantage during the cancer

journey. Also discussed is the role of sound nutritional choices

before, during, and after cancer therapy and how they can

help bolster energy levels, strengthen the immune system,

fight off infection, and minimize the side effects of treatment.

Charts, information on special diets, and level-headed...


American Cancer Society's Guide to Pain

Control : Understanding and Managing Cancer Pain

Betty Ferrell

9780944235522, 0944235522

Pub Date: 5/1/04


256 pages

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Medical / Pain Medicine

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Summary:

Effective pain management enables people with cancer to live

the lives they want to lead—to eat, sleep, spend time with

loved ones, work, pursue hobbies—and this helpful guide

explains the many pain-relief options available, including

medicines and other methods. Readers will discover how to

achieve acceptable pain control and how to understand the

optimal balance between pain relief and the potential side

effects of pain medications. The book addresses step-by-step

ways to describe pain and communicate pain-relief needs;

common barrie...


Breast Cancer Clear & Simple : All Your Questions Answered

9780944235720, 0944235727

Pub Date: 10/1/07


176 pages

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Medical / Preventive Medicine

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Series: Clear & Simple: All Your

Questions Answe

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Summary:

Aimed at easing fears and encouraging informed health care

choices, this practical and reassuring book provides all the

essential facts, behavior guidance, and support about cancer-

related decisions. Created by leading medical authorities on

breast cancer in collaboration with editorial and design experts

in health literacy, the book offers readers a streamlined, step-

by-step approach to dealing with a cancer diagnosis.


Breast Cancer Clear & Simple : All Your Questions Answered

(2nd Edition)

9781604432367, 1604432365



176 pages

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Series: Clear & Simple: All Your

Questions Answe

Territory: US & CA

Ctn Qty: 72

Summary:

A breast cancer resource for the newly diagnosed

from the experts at the American Cancer Society

With an easy-to-understand, question-and-answer format, this

book guides patients through the important decisions they’ll

need to make, from diagnosis through treatment. It helps

women with breast cancer and their caregivers know what to

expect, what to do, and how to get through what can be an

overwhelming, life-changing experience. This new edition

includes tips for choosing the right doctor, understanding

treatment choices, dealing with ...


Breast Cancer Journey : The Essential Guide to Treatment and

Recovery (3rd Edition)

Ruth O'Regan, Sheryl G. A. Gabram, Terri Ades, Ric...

9781604430301, 1604430303

Pub Date: 11/1/13


500 pages

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Summary:

Offering encouragement and support, this updated guide is the

authority on coping with breast cancer. Highlighting all the

latest medical developments, from diagnosis through

treatment and recovery, this essential book guides newly

diagnosed patients every step of the way. Including practical

tips on managing the emotions, reactions, and side effects of

breast cancer and its treatment, detailed questions to ask a

medical team for empowerment, and wellness plans for

recovery and life after cancer, this comprehensive manual is

packed wit...


Cancer Caregiving A-to-Z : An At-Home Guide for Patients and

Families

9780944235928, 0944235921

Pub Date: 5/1/08


157 pages

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Summary:

Whether caring for one’s self at home or providing care for a

loved one, this indispensable quick reference can improve

quality of care and quality of life for those with cancer.

Organized in a straight-forward alphabetical format, the book

covers more than four dozen critical cancer caregiving topics,

from anxiety to weight changes, and is filled with vital

checklists, as well as time-saving—perhaps life-saving—“What-

to-do-ifs," which are readily accessible.


Cancer Disparities : Causes and Evidence-Based Solutions

Ronit Elk, Hope Landrine

9780826108821, 0826108822

Pub Date: 11/1/12

$75.00Discount Code: LON

542 pages

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Summary:

There has been remarkable progress in understanding,

preventing, detecting, diagnosing, and treating cancer,

resulting in a reduction of cancer incidence and mortality in

the United States. Despite this, the cancer burden varies

considerably by race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status.

Cancer incidence rates vary markedly between racial/ethnic

groups, but even more startling are the differences in outcome

across groups.

Cancer Disparities: Causes and Evidence-Based Solutions

helps readers understand the scope and causes of this

inequity ...


Cancer in Our Family : Helping Children Cope with a Parent's

Illness (2nd Edition)

Sue P. Heiney, Joan F. Hermann

9780944235959, 0944235956

Pub Date: 8/23/13


218 pages

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Summary:

A parent's cancer diagnosis can be extremely stressful for

children, whether they're toddlers or teenagers, and this

helpful, calming guide teaches parents how to talk to children

and help allay their fears. With expert advice on the latest

psychosocial approaches to helping children cope, this guide

helps parents teach children about the diagosis, treatment,

potential recurrences of the illness, and terminal illness. It

offers a chapter on understanding psychosocial support

services and how to use them. An illustrated activity section...


Celebrate! : Healthy Entertaining for Any Occasion

9780944235188, 0944235182

Pub Date: 4/1/01


272 pages

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Cooking / Health & Healing / Allergy

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Summary:

Celebrate in style without taking a break from healthy eating

or delicious food with this cookbook that pairs 20 festive, fun-

themed menus with easy recipes that don’t sacrifice taste.

Each menu offers a combination of approximately eight

manageable recipes, including appetizers, main dishes, side

dishes, desserts, and even beverages. And the creative

activities and decorating ideas in each section will make

entertaining a breeze.


Couples Confronting Cancer : Keeping Your Relationship Strong

Joy Fincannon, Katherine Bruss

9780944235256, 0944235255

Pub Date: 11/1/02


288 pages

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Summary:

Cancer can be a disruptive and stressful element in a

relationship, and this guide provides information about the

illness, suggesting ways to work through conflict to create

intimacy and to deal with it more successfully. It shows

couples how to solve or avert problems, allowing partners to

become closer and communicate more easily and truthfully

with one another both during and beyond the cancer

experience.


Healthy Me : A Read-Along Coloring & Activity Book

Grace Hawthorne, Eileen C. Blyth

9780944235461, 0944235468

Pub Date: 3/1/04

Ages 5 to 8, Grades P to 3


144 pages

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Juvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books /

General

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Ctn Qty: 40

Summary:

This fun and engaging coloring book explores the world

through nine updated fairy tales from diverse cultures, while

encouraging healthy living and fun activities. Designed to help

parents and teachers familiarize children with habits of healthy

eating, these read-along stories are sure to entertain children

as they reinforce messages about the benefits of being

physically active, eating well, and avoiding tobacco. Also

included are challenges such as mazes, matching, word finds,

and connect-the-dots, which promote healthy living.


How to Help Your Friend with Cancer

Colleen Fullbright

9781604432244, 1604432241



112 pages

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Summary:

Many studies affirm that friends can make a profound

difference in the well-being of a person with cancer, but

friends often find themselves riddled with questions: I want to

help, but what do I say? How best can I help my friend with

practical matters? What about spiritual support? Many are

hesitant to take any action; they need ideas that are helpful in

a variety of situations and quickly accessed. How to Help Your

Friend with Cancer provides insight into a friend’s cancer

experience in each part of the journey, answering questions

s...


Kicking Butts : Quit Smoking and Take Charge of Your Health

(2nd Edition)

9781604430066, 1604430060

Pub Date: 8/17/10


120 pages

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Self-Help / Substance Abuse &

Addictions / Tobacco

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Summary:

Offering straightforward and highly effective techniques for

those committed to quit smoking, this book explains how to

get it done and provides reliable solutions to a life-changing

choice. Leading the reader through a program to say goodbye

to smoking forever—providing tips, suggestions, and solid

support when it's most needed—this updated new edition

presents the latest information about over-the-counter and

prescription smoking-cessation products and methods,

including how they work, what the benefits are, and possible

side effects...


Kids' First Cookbook : Delicious-Nutritious Treats to Make

Yourself!

9780944235195, 0944235190

Pub Date: 10/1/99



96 pages

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Juvenile Nonfiction / Cooking & Food

8 in W | 10 in H | 0.6 in T | 1.2 lb Wt

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Summary:

Inside this beautifully illustrated cookbook are activities,

colorful recipes, and cooking tips that helps turn meal

preparation into exciting family fun. From the simplest snacks

and drinks to masterful meals, kids create their own

masterpieces using step-by-step illustrations and learn to

make healthy and wholesome food choices that will benefit

them for a lifetime. In addition to the 53 recipes that list the

number of servings, calories, and fat grams in each meal, the

book includes instructions on how to read a food label,

kitchen ...


Los Secretos de Maya : 100 deliciosas recetas latinas para la

buena salud

Malena Perdomo, Martín Limas-Villers, Maya León-Me...

9781604430356, 1604430354



208 pages

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Cooking / Regional & Ethnic / Central

American & South American

8 in W | 10 in H | 1.3 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 18

Summary:

From tasty appetizers to scrumptious desserts, the 100 dishes

in this health-conscious cookbook were created by an

authoritative team comprised of a TV food show host, a

professional chef, and a registered dietitian. Each recipe

features tempting Latin flavors and an appealing combination

of ingredients and spices, as well as recommendations for the

prevention or control of particular diseases and conditions,

such as cancer, diabetes, or cardiovascular concerns. Special

projects highlight holiday favorites and delicious treats just

for...


Maya's Secrets : 100 Delightful Latin Dishes for a Healthier You

Maya León-Meis, Malena Perdomo, Martín Limas-Ville...

9781604430288, 1604430281

Pub Date: 12/14/12


160 pages

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Cooking / Regional & Ethnic / Central

American & South American

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Sizzling Latin dishes that are fun, flavorful, and healthy

Summary:

From tasty appetizers to scrumptious desserts, the 100 dishes

in this health-conscious cookbook were created by an

authoritative team comprised of a TV food show host, a

professional chef, and a registered dietitian. Each recipe

features tempting Latin flavors and an appealing combination

of ingredients and spices, as well as recommendations for the

prevention or control of particular diseases and conditions,

such as cancer, diabetes, or cardiovascular concerns. Special

projects highlight holiday favorites and delicious treats just

for...


National Health Education Standards : Achieving Excellence

(2nd Edition)

Joint Committee on National Health Education Stan...

9780944235737, 0944235735

Pub Date: 1/1/07


144 pages

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Medical / Education & Training

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Summary:

Concluding a two-year review and revision process supported

by the American Cancer Society and conducted by an expert

panel of health education professionals, this second edition of

the National Health Education Standards is the foremost

reference in establishing, promoting, and supporting health-

enhancing behaviors for students in all grade levels. These

guidelines and standards provide a framework for teachers,

administrators, and policy makers in designing or selecting

curricula, allocating instructional resources, and assessing

stu...


Our Mom Has Cancer

Abigail Ackermann, Adrienne Ackermann

9780944235164, 0944235166

Pub Date: 12/1/00



32 pages

Trade Paperback

Juvenile Nonfiction / Health & Daily

Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries

8 in W | 10 in H | 0.1 in T | 0.3 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 80

Summary:

A humorous, honest, and hopeful account of the year that

Abigail and Adrienne's mother underwent treatment for breast

cancer.


QuickFACTS? Basal and Squamous Cell Skin Cancer : What You Need to Know?NOW 9781604430394, 1604430397

Pub Date: 2/22/12


104 pages

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Current scientific information in an accessible format

Summary:

Complete with the most up-to-date patient treatment

guidelines, this medical guide covers every aspect of basal

and squamous cell skin cancer, from what the risk factors are

to the benefits of early diagnosis to living healthily after

treatment. Critical questions to ask the health care team are

provided, as is an advanced dictionary of cancer-related

terms. This pocket-sized reference aims to raise public

awareness of skin cancer to promote early detection and

emphasizes that all patients should be well-informed and play

an active rol...


QuickFACTS? Melanoma Skin Cancer : What You Need to Know?NOW 9781604430387, 1604430389

Pub Date: 2/22/12


176 pages

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Current medical and treatment information to guide patients

through diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

Summary:

This pocket-sized reference covers everything from the risk

factors of melanoma skin cancer to the diagnosis procedure to

living well after treatment. With greater public awareness,

early detection of melanoma skin cancer is on the rise and

mortality rates are declining; this medical guide emphasizes

that all patients should be well-informed decision makers in

planning their own treatment and is updated with the latest

patient treatment guidelines. An advanced dictionary of

cancer-related terms and a list of critical questions to ask h...


Reduce Your Cancer Risk : Twelve Steps to a Healthier Life Barbara Boughton, Michael Stefanek, Ted Gansler

9781932603927, 1932603921

Pub Date: 11/1/12


256 pages

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Cancer experts say more people than ever before are likely to

develop the disease at some time, but due to early

intervention, the chances of survival are also increasing.

Reduce Your Cancer Risk, copublished with the American

Cancer Society, combines comprehensive information about

how to reduce ca...

Summary:

Co-published with the American Cancer Society, Reduce Your

Cancer Risk: Twelve Steps to a Healthier Life provides

comprehensive information about how to reduce cancer risk

organized around a 12-step action plan. The book takes the

reader from how to assess one's cancer risk on to the latest

cutting edge research on lifestyle changes that can minimize

an individual's risk factors. Reduce Your Cancer Risk

separates fact from fiction about cancer.


The Cancer Atlas (2nd Edition)

Ahmedin Jemal

9781604432282, 1604432284

Pub Date: 4/1/15


136 pages

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Territory: US & CA

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Summary: This atlas illustrates the latest available data on

the cancer epidemic, showing causes, stages of development,

and prevalence rates of different types of cancers by gender,

income group, and region. It also examines the cost of the

disease, both in terms of health care and commercial

interests, and the steps being taken to curb the epidemic,

from research and screening to cancer management programs

and health education.


The Healthy for Life Cookbook (4th Edition)

Jeanne Besser

9781604432374, 1604432373



160 pages

Trade Paperback

Cooking / Health & Healing / Cancer

8 in W | 10 in H

Series: Healthy for LifeTerritory: US &

CA

Ctn Qty: 48

Summary:

Tasty, nutritious recipes backed by the American

Cancer Society

Get cooking and eat your way to better health with the latest

edition of this popular cookbook. It includes more than 100

simple and delicious dishes that will turn healthy eating into a

celebration of good food. It includes healthy substitutions,

simple tips in the kitchen, smart shopping ideas, and notes on

how to judge portion sizes. There is new material on how to

shop in a healthy way, how to set up your pantry for healthy

meals, and guidelines for physical activity. ...


The Tobacco Atlas (4th Edition)

Michael Eriksen, Judith Mackay, Hana Ross

9781604430936, 1604430931

Pub Date: 1/1/13


128 pages

Trade Paperback

Medical / Reference

9 in W | 11 in H

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Summary:

This groundbreaking reference gives shape and meaning to

statistics about tobacco use and control, while also examining

possible solutions and potential courses of the epidemic. Full-

color maps and graphics illustrate in a clear and accessible

format the wide range of tobacco-related issues, revealing

similarities and differences between countries and exposing

the behavior of the tobacco companies. This fully revised

fourth edition is updated with the latest statistics on the

tobacco industry and discusses topics such as youth

smoking,...


What Helped Get Me Through : Cancer Survivors Share Wisdom and Hope Julie Silver

9781604430042, 1604430044

Pub Date: 10/1/08


378 pages

Trade Paperback

Biography & Autobiography / Personal

Memoirs

7 in W | 9 in H | 1.2 in T | 1.8 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 20

Summary:

This new book, edited by a breast cancer survivor, succinctly

relates the experiences, both practical and sensitive, of

hundreds of cancer survivors—including celebrities such as

Lance Armstrong, Carly Simon, and Scott Hamilton—who

candidly relate what helped get them through every aspect of

the cancer journey. The wisdom and hope offered in this book

will be invaluable to newly diagnosed patients and their

families, as well as their doctors and caregivers.


What to Eat During Cancer Treatment : 100 Great-Tasting, Family-Friendly Recipes to Help You Cope Jeanne Besser, Kristina Ratley, Sheri Knecht, Mich...

9781604430059, 1604430052

Pub Date: 7/1/09


158 pages

Trade Paperback


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Summary:

This cookbook contains 100 fast, flavorful recipes to help both

patient and caregiver prepare satisfying meals to combat

some of the side effects of treatment. Recipes are organized

by side effects and include Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese to

deal with nausea, Lemon Egg-Drop Soup for diarrhea,

Blueberry-Peach Crisp for constipation, a Sherbet Shake for

sore mouth, and Honey-Teriyaki Salmon for taste alterations.


When the Focus Is on Care : Palliative Care and Cancer Kathleen Foley, John Seffrin

9780944235539, 0944235530

Pub Date: 11/1/04


368 pages

Trade Paperback


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Ctn Qty: 22

Summary:

Explaining how cancer patients can benefit from palliative

care—care that addresses the psychological, social, and

spiritual needs of the seriously ill patient—this book provides

the information, support, and tools needed to cope and live

well with cancer, even when the disease is not responsive to

treatment. Written in a sensitive and conversational fashion,

this book addresses questions about progressive illness,

making informed decisions and getting good medical care,

accessing supportive care resources, and managing symptoms

and si...


Because . . . Someone I Love Has Cancer : Kids' Activity Book 9780944235324, 0944235328

Pub Date: 11/1/02

Ages 6 to 12, Grades K to 7


96 pages

Spiral Bound


General

8.5 in W | 11 in H | 0.3 in T | 0.9 lb Wt

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Summary:

This inspired publication is designed to address the basic goals

of therapeutic support for children who have a loved one with

cancer. Featuring five self-sharpening crayons to inspire

creativity, this activity book also includes a 16-page

removable guide for caregivers with family and group

activities, as well as activities that offer ways to discover inner

strengths and enhance self-esteem.


¿Qué le pasa a la abuelita de Sam? : Los Medikidz explican el cáncer de pulmón Kim Chilman-Blair, Shawn deLoache

9781604432015, 1604432012

Pub Date: 12/19/14, Ship Date:

12/19/14

Ages 12 And Up, Grades 7 And Up


32 pages

Hardcover



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Series: Medikidz Explain [Cancer XYZ]

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Summary:

Lung cancer is explained in graphic novel format in this

informative story that makes the science behind cancer

accessible to young readers. 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. 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. A...


¿Qué le pasa a la mamá de Bridget? : Los Medikidz explican el cáncer de seno Kim Chilman-Blair, John Taddeo

9781604430226, 1604430222

Pub Date: 6/28/11



32 pages

Hardcover



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Summary:

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

vesse...


¿Qué le pasa a Lyndon? : Los Medikidz explican el osteosarcoma Kim Chilman-Blair, John Taddeo

9781604430264, 1604430265

Pub Date: 10/25/12



32 pages

Hardcover



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Summary:










vesse...


¿Qué le pasa a nuestro papá? : Los Medikidz explican el cáncer colorrectal Kim Chilman-Blair, Shawn deLoache

9781604432039, 1604432039


12/19/14



32 pages

Hardcover



6.5 in W | 10 in H | 0.6 lb Wt


Territory:

Ctn Qty: 32

Summary:

Colorectal cancer is explained in graphic novel format in this








visual style that is attractive and accessible to tweens and te...


¿Qué le pasa a Richard? : Los Medikidz explican la leucemia Kim Chilman-Blair, John Taddeo

9781604430202, 1604430206

Pub Date: 6/28/11



32 pages

Hardcover



6.5 in W | 10 in H | 0.2 in T


Territory:

Ctn Qty: 34

Summary:










vesse...


¿Qué le pasa al abuelito de Jerome? : Los Medikidz explican el cáncer de próstata Kim Chilman-Blair, Shawn deLoache

9781604431995, 1604431997


12/19/14



32 pages

Hardcover



6.5 in W | 10 in H | 0.7 lb Wt


Territory:

Ctn Qty: 32

Summary:

Prostate cancer is explained in graphic novel format in this








visual style that is attractive and accessible to tweens and

teen...


¿Qué le pasa al papá de Tiffany? : Los Medikidz explican el melanoma Kim Chilman-Blair, Shawn deLoache

9781604430332, 1604430338

Pub Date: 4/1/13



32 pages

Hardcover



6.5 in W | 10 in H | 0.7 lb Wt


Territory:

Ctn Qty: 34

Summary:

Melanoma skin cancer is explained in graphic novel format in

this informative story that makes the science behind cancer





fighting the disease. Using their extensive combined

knowledge, the Medikidz conduct a journey through Mediland,

exploring complex medical issues with a language and visual

style tha...


¿Qué le pasa Jo? : Los Medikidz explican los tumores cerebrales Kim Chilman-Blair, John Taddeo

9781604430240, 1604430249

Pub Date: 2/28/12



32 pages

Hardcover



6.5 in W | 10 in H


Territory:

Ctn Qty: 20

Summary:










vesse...


And Still They Bloom : A Family's Journey of Loss and Healing Amy Rovere, Joel Spector

9781604430363, 1604430362

Pub Date: 6/25/12

Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7


48 pages

Hardcover

Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Issues /

Death & Dying

8 in W | 10 in H | 0.8 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 36

WOR x AU & NZ

Summary:

Responding to the fact that coping with a parent’s death can

be especially hard on young children, this beautifully written

and illustrated book is a valuable resource for parents and

counselors. Ten-year-old Emily and seven-year-old Ben must

deal with the loss of their mother to cancer. Guided by

conversations with their father, they embark on a journey of

grief and healing, each searching for a path to acceptance.

Along the way, both children realize that their mother will

always be with them in their hearts. And just as their mother...


Chemo and Me : My Hair Loss Experience Tani Miller

9781604430097, 1604430095

Pub Date: 3/1/09


48 pages

Hardcover


Memoirs

5 in W | 7 in H | 0.8 in T | 1 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 72

Summary:

A unique, engaging, and encouraging offering of one cancer

patient’s hair-loss experience, this book is written for those

about to undergo chemotherapy as well as for cancer patients

themselves who’ve endured the ordeal. Each turn of the page

comes with a bright, colorful illustration designed to bring a

smile or a laugh, helping diffuse some of the fear and

apprehension for people facing chemotherapy and hair loss.

This feel-good book relates that hair loss can actually bring

about positive changes and a new outlook on life, as well a...


Crossing Divides : A Couple's Story of Cancer, Hope, and Hiking Montana's Continental Divide Scott Bischke, Katie Gibson

9780944235393, 0944235395

Pub Date: 4/1/02


304 pages

Hardcover


Memoirs

6 in W | 9 in H | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 26

Summary:

Artfully blending Scott Bischke and his wife Katie Gibson's

agonizing struggle against Kate's advanced, recurrent,

"terminal" cancer, this is the story of their three month, 800+

mile hike along the Continental Divide Trail across Montana.

Numerous themes and parallels weave through the book:

several encounters with grizzly bears, for example, provide an

avenue for metaphorical comparisons between the fear of

grizzlies and the fear of cancer. Similarly, Kate's ability to

persevere through the toils of a long-distance hike provides a

co...


I Can Survive Jennifer May Allen

9780944235768, 094423576X

Pub Date: 1/1/07


32 pages

Hardcover


10 in W | 8 in H | 0.6 in T | 1 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 24

Summary:

Much more than a book about combating cancer, the poetry,

pictures, optimism, and humor in this beautiful source of

support and inspiration reminds people to make each day

count and will speak to anyone experiencing a life crisis.

Written in a children’s storybook format that is appropriate for

any age, the bright illustrations and punchy prose takes an

optimistic view that gently yet positively encourages those

who are struggling with illness and the people who love them

most to appreciate the small, but meaningful things in life.


Imagine What's Possible : Using the Power of Your Mind to Help Take Control of Your Life During Cancer Gary Skole, Jarrod Skole

9781604430370, 1604430370

Pub Date: 6/1/11



48 pages

Hardcover



8.5 in W | 5.8 in H | 0.4 in T | 0.6 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 62

Summary:

Offering children with cancer an effective way to deal with

anxiety, pain, fear, and the many other challenges of the

disease and its treatment, this illustrated healing guide

introduces the technique of visualization. Practice images

accompany 17 different visualization techniques for 5 common

challenges faced by children undergoing treatment for cancer.

Calming and empowering, this book shows kids how to take

advantage of their already active imaginations in order to

retain a positive attitude and defeat cancer.


Let My Colors Out Courtney Filigenzi, Shennen Bersani

9781604430110, 1604430117

Pub Date: 7/1/09

Ages 2 to 5, Grades P to K


16 pages

Hardcover


General

8 in W | 8 in H | 0.4 in T | 0.6 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 40

Summary:

This comforting book walks young children of cancer patients

through the range of emotions they’re likely to encounter and

provides a message of hope. A young boy uses color to

express a range of emotions as his mother undergoes cancer

treatment. Some days he’s sad, some days he’s happy, and

other days he’s scared or angry. The boy comes to realize

that these ups and downs are perfectly normal for his

situation, and he does not have to feel guilty about his

feelings.


Mom and the Polka-Dot Boo-Boo

Eileen Sutherland, Maggie Sutherland

9780944235874, 0944235875

Pub Date: 7/1/07

Ages 2 to 5, Grades P to K


24 pages

Hardcover



8 in W | 8 in H | 0.5 in T | 0.6 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 60

Summary:

An informative and reassuring story, this book helps families

talk about breast cancer, gently preparing children for what

lies ahead in the weeks and months following their mother’s

diagnosis.


My Cancer Days

Courtney Filigenzi, Nicole Tadgell

9781604430912, 1604430915




24 pages

Hardcover



8 in W | 7 in H

Ctn Qty: 48

Summary: Helping children with cancer cope with their

illness, this illustrated book approaches their emotions from

diagnosis through treatment in a way that they can easily

understand and can help describe what they are feeling. In the

story, a young girl uses color to express her full range of

emotions as she undergoes cancer treatment. Some days

she's sad, some days she's happy, and other days she's

scared or angry. The girl comes to realize that these ups and

downs are perfectly normal for her situation. The book

assures children with cance...


Nana, What's Cancer?

Beverlye Hyman Fead, Tessa Mae Hamermesh, Shennen ...

9781604430103, 1604430109

Pub Date: 10/1/09



64 pages

Hardcover



8 in W | 10 in H | 0.4 in T | 1 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 30

Summary:

Tessa is a 10-year-old girl who wants to understand the

confusing world of cancer and then to be able to explain it to

other children. She embarks on her quest by asking questions

of her Nana, whose answers are designed to both ease

children’s fears and provide them with factual information.


Our Dad Is Getting Better

Alex Silver, Emily Silver, Anna Rose Silver

9780944235867, 0944235867

Pub Date: 6/1/07



32 pages

Hardcover



8 in W | 10 in H | 0.7 in T | 0.7 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 40

Summary:

Written for children whose parents are cancer survivors, this

thoughtful and engaging book address important survivorship

issues to help families move on after treatment ends.

Containing a message of hope and healing, the topics include

the possibility of recurrence, continued fatigue, pain, and other

symptoms, exercise and diet, proper rest and sleep, and

returning to work and social life.


Our Mom Has Cancer

Abigail Ackermann, Adrienne Ackermann

9780944235317, 094423531X

Pub Date: 4/1/02



32 pages

Hardcover



8 in W | 10 in H | 0.4 in T | 0.8 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 40

Summary:

A humorous, honest, and hopeful account of the year that

Abigail and Adrienne's mother underwent treatment for breast

cancer.


Our Mom Is Getting Better

Alex Silver, Emily Silver, Anna Rose Silver

9780944235850, 0944235859

Pub Date: 6/1/07



32 pages

Hardcover



8 in W | 10 in H | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 40

Summary:

Written for children whose parents are cancer survivors, this

thoughtful and engaging book address important survivorship

issues to help families move on after treatment ends.

Containing a message of hope and healing, the topics include

the possibility of recurrence, continued fatigue, pain, and other

symptoms, exercise and diet, proper rest and sleep, and

returning to work and social life.


Picture Your Life After Cancer

Karen Barrow, Tara Parker-Pope

9781604430639, 160443063X

Pub Date: 10/31/12


160 pages

Hardcover


9.3 in W | 9.3 in H | 1.8 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 16

Summary:

Gold Winner in the Inspirational Category of the 2013

Benjamin Franklin Awards.

The wide-ranging impact that cancer can have on a life in the

months and years after the last doctor’s appointment is

documented in photos in this meaningful collection. In 2010,

the New York Times asked readers who had survived cancer

to send in their photos and answer the question, “How is your

life different after cancer?” and the resulting images and

essays are displayed in this book. The photos depict not only

the new adventures and overjoyed faces of s...


Rad Art : A Journey Through Radiation Treatment

Sally Loughridge

9781604430929, 1604430923

Pub Date: 10/1/12


96 pages

Hardcover


10.3 in W | 8.3 in H | 1.2 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 26

Summary: Winner of:

2013 Association Trends All Media Contest, Gold Award

A visual diary of cancer treatment, Rad Art is one woman’s

fully realized story of how she used the process of painting to

help her cope with her disease and recovery. Filled with

beautiful, evocative artwork, the book presents the emotional

course of a cancer patient through paintings she created each

day after undergoing radiation therapy. The 33 paintings are

arranged chronologically—from the first to the last day of her

treatment—and include accompanying text explaining...


The American Cancer Society's Healthy Eating Cookbook : A

Celebration of Food, Friendship, and Healthy Living (3rd Edition)

9780944235577, 0944235573

Pub Date: 6/1/99


272 pages

Hardcover


8 in W | 10 in H | 0.9 in T | 2.4 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 12

Summary:

In the new edition of this popular cookbook, aspiring chefs and

amateur cooks alike will discover more than 300 simple and

delicious recipes that will turn healthy eating into a celebration

of good food, including recipes from some of their favorite

international celebrities. Reflecting the latest research and

updated recommendations for healthy eating, this cookbook

makes it fun to eat right and contains tips for smart shopping,

quick tricks for judging portion sizes, and delicious

substitutions.


The Great American Eat-Right Cookbook : 140 Great-Tasting,

Good-for-You Recipes

Jeanne Besser, Colleen Doyle

9780944235935, 094423593X

Pub Date: 8/1/07


208 pages

Hardcover


8 in W | 10 in H | 0.8 in T | 1 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 16

Summary:

Eating right and being physically active can lower cancer risk,

and the recipes and tips in this cookbook are designed to

make it fun and easy to add pizzazz without adding unwanted

calories or fat. Accessible seasonings and simple, sensational

preparation styles deliver nutritious, mouth-watering impact to

the taste buds, while a wide variety of menu items will inspire

all cooks.


The Survivorship Net : A Parable for the Family, Friends, and

Caregivers of People with Cancer

Jim Owens, Bill Cass, Lance Armstrong

9781604430189, 1604430184

Pub Date: 4/5/10



48 pages

Hardcover

Juvenile Fiction / Health & Daily Living /

Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries

8.5 in W | 11 in H | 0.4 in T | 1.1 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 26

Summary:

Colorful and whimsical, this tale aims to put fears to rest and

emphasize the important role of family, friends, and

caregivers in the life of every cancer patient. On one level, it

is a children's story that allays anxiety and explains how kids

can help their parents through treatment and recovery. On

another level, it is a parable for all that uses the metaphor of

a circus to illustrate how friends, family, and caregivers—

through their actions, deeds, and support—can add threads to

the patient's and family's safety nets as they parti...


What's Up with Bridget's Mom? : Medikidz Explain Breast

Cancer

Kim Chilman-Blair, John Taddeo

9781604430219, 1604430214

Pub Date: 4/15/10



32 pages

Hardcover



6.5 in W | 10 in H | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt


Territory:

Ctn Qty: 48

Summary:

Employing a graphic novel format, this dynamic story explains

complex medical information about breast cancer 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. Using their extensive combined


exploring complex medical issues in a language and visual

style th...


What's Up with Jerome's Grandad? : Medikidz Explain Prostate

Cancer

Kim Chilman-Blair, Shawn deLoache

9781604431988, 1604431989

Pub Date: 12/1/13



32 pages

Hardcover



6.5 in W | 10 in H | 0.6 lb Wt


Territory:

Ctn Qty: 52

Summary:

Prostate cancer is explained in graphic novel format in this









style that is at...


What's Up with Jo? : Medikidz Explain Brain Tumors


9781604430233, 1604430230

Pub Date: 6/28/11



32 pages

Hardcover



6.5 in W | 10 in H | 0.1 in T


Territory:

Ctn Qty: 34

Summary:

By using a graphic novel format, this informative guide

explains the science behind brain tumors and the effect that

cancer has on the body in a way that is accessible to young

readers. The Medikidz are a group of larger-than-life super

heroes 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...


What's Up with Lyndon? : Medikidz Explain Osteosarcoma


9781604430257, 1604430257

Pub Date: 6/28/11



32 pages

Hardcover



6.5 in W | 10 in H | 0.2 in T


Territory:

Ctn Qty: 34

Summary:

Childhood osteosarcoma, a cancer of the bone, is explained in

graphic novel format in this informative story that makes the

science behind cancer accessible to young readers. The

Medikidz are a group of 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

an...


What's Up with Our Dad? : Medikidz Explain Colorectal Cancer


9781604432022, 1604432020

Pub Date: 12/9/13



32 pages

Hardcover



6.5 in W | 10 in H | 0.6 lb Wt


Territory:

Ctn Qty: 52

Summary: Colorectal cancer is explained in graphic novel

format in this informative story that makes the science behind

cancer accessible to young readers. The Medikidz are larger-







style that is ...


What's Up with Richard? : Medikidz Explain Leukemia


9781604430196, 1604430192

Pub Date: 4/15/10



32 pages / 116

Hardcover



6.5 in W | 10 in H | 0.3 in T


Territory:

Ctn Qty: 48

Summary:

Employing a graphic novel format, this dynamic story explains

complex medical information about leukemia in a

straightforward yet entertaining way. The Medikidz are larger-







style that is...


What's Up with Sam's Grandma? : Medikidz Explain Lung Cancer


9781604432008, 1604432004

Pub Date: 12/15/13



32 pages

Hardcover



6.5 in W | 10 in H | 0.6 lb Wt


Territory:

Ctn Qty: 52

Summary:

Lung cancer is explained in graphic novel format in this









style that is attrac...


What's Up with Tiffany's Dad? : Medikidz Explain Melanoma


9781604430325, 160443032X

Pub Date: 4/1/12



32 pages

Hardcover



6.5 in W | 10 in H | 0.6 lb Wt


Territory:

Ctn Qty: 34

Summary:

Melanoma skin cancer is explained in graphic novel format in

this informative story that makes the science behind cancer








style that ...


National Health Education Standards : Achieving Excellence

(2nd Edition)

Joint Committee on National Health Education Stan...

9780944235836, 0944235832

Pub Date: 1/1/07

$19.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: AUD

1 pages

CD-ROM

Medical / Education & Training

5.5 in W | 4.8 in H | 0.4 in T | 0.2 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 32

Summary:

Concluding a two-year review and revision process supported

by the American Cancer Society and conducted by an expert

panel of health education professionals, this second CD-ROM

edition of the National Health Education Standards is the

foremost reference in establishing, promoting, and supporting

health-enhancing behaviors for students in all grade levels.

These guidelines and standards provide a framework for

teachers, administrators, and policy makers in designing or

selecting curricula, allocating instructional resources, and

assess...


Get Better! : Communication Cards for Kids & Adults

Bonnie Gordon-Lucas

9780944235881, 0944235883

Pub Date: 4/1/08


38 pages

Cards


5 in W | 7 in H | 0.6 in T | 0.3 lb Wt

Ctn Qty: 60

Summary:

A set of 18 bilingual cards with messages that can be put to

use by anyone in a hospital or at home who has trouble

speaking or is too tired or sick to communicate. Cards include

common messages like, “bored,” “hungry,” “no phone calls,”

and so on, and are printed in English and Spanish, with

whimsical illustrations to brighten their day.

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