{"product_id":"8-steps-to-getting-real-marianne-c-mcdonough-9780996697705","title":"8 Steps to Getting Real with Cancer: Empowering Newly-Diagnosed Patients and Those Who Love them","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e8 Steps to Getting Real with Cancer\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical step-by-step guide for newly-diagnosed cancer patients and those who love them. Empowerment is the key theme throughout this book as Marianne McDonough, a breast cancer survivor, addresses the critical first weeks following diagnosis when patients suddenly face wrenching decisions, intense stress, and their own mortality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into 8 Steps that coincide with the hard questions patients ask themselves, such as: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* What do I know about cancer and believe to be true about myself as a cancer patient?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* How shall I interact with others, especially my family, friends, and medical providers?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* How can I select the best treatment protocol?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* How do I feel about possibly dying?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* Where is God in all of this?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* What am I afraid of?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* How do I deal with the stress?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* Do I dare hope for a future?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing specific examples from her own cancer journey, McDonough employs an easy-to-read, three-fold format: myths versus truths statements, \"how to\" applications, and survivors attitudes. Additionally, she debunks \"easy platitudes\" that impose unfair expectations and standards on patients suddenly struggling with life and death matters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith palpable compassion, the author writes in a transparent, conversational style. Newly-diagnosed patients, she says, have enough stress while making monumental decisions, so she invites them to rest their souls, find strength in their own beliefs, and prepare well not only for effective treatment but also for fully vibrant survivorship.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe primary audience for this book is cancer patients, especially newly diagnosed, and support people who love and care for them. Other readers include medical, counseling, and ministerial professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is an excellent resource and addition to hospital gift shops, oncology and ob\/gyn departments, and church book stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marianne C. McDonough\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0996697705\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780996697705\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sapphire River Publishing Services, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/14\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.21d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/15\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlueInk Review\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/17\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/04\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2017 pg. 36","brand":"Marianne C. McDonough","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48449127907583,"sku":"9780996697705","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d015f394-cab6-4116-8bb1-4dc067098737.jpg?v=1777262072","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/8-steps-to-getting-real-marianne-c-mcdonough-9780996697705","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}