Living with Cancer: The Ultimate Teen Guide
No. of pages 190
Published: 2011
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This book is part of a book series called It Happened To Me .
There are 190 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2011 by Scarecrow Press .
Denise Thornton is the author of Physical Disabilities: The Ultimate Teen Guide (Scarecrow Press, 2007).
This book is in the following series:
Each year, 72,000 teens and young adults are diagnosed with cancer, and thousands more will have a parent or sibling diagnosed. Considered the "invisible cohort" within cancer research, teens living with cancer have unique needs that are not always met. This thirtieth volume in the It Happened to Me series examines the needs and experiences of teen cancer survivors in their own words, along with some general information and support recommendations. Thornton, whose brother died of leukemia, clearly cares deeply about her subject and the teens who tell their stories....Teens needing comfort during a difficult time may find it in this volume. * VOYA *
Written primarily for teens surviving cancer, this guide is chock-full of advice, tips, and firsthand accounts. The views of teens with a sibling or a parent battling the disease are also presented. Honest and heart-wrenching, this title doesn't shy away from the brutal realities of the disease. Chapters are broadly organized, focusing on topics that include the initial diagnosis, treatment, family, friends, self-image, and school, among others....Source notes and additional resources at the end of each chapter are extensive. Sidebars highlight topics such as celebrity battles with cancer, books and movies featuring characters with the disease, or more scientific information, such as the fact that the first bone marrow transplant was done on a teen....The material is current and relevant, and the many black-and-white photos are dynamic and well chosen....This is a valuable resource, reminding those affected that they are not alone. Living with Cancer...addresses the emotional needs particular to teens. * School Library Journal *
Captures poignantly the emotions of young people dealing with their recurrent cancers. * New York Journal of Books *
At the heart of the book are the experiences of young cancer survivors and families, who reveal their pains both emotional and physical, their coping strategies, their fears and hopes - and their determination and courage....This accessible book offers valuable, often lifesaving insights and information to both adults and youth. * Youth Today *
