description: More than a million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the next year. During a two-year struggle with her husband Dan's prostate cancer, author Mary Woodward Priest kept a diary of the most important episodes of that drama, illuminating the effects of disease in the lives of average people. In stark detail Woodward records the reaction of friends and family, and the challenges of dealing with an often apathetic medical system. Diary of Courage details not only the day-to-day effects of cancer, but in a second section provides an informative, how-to guide with ideas for coping with the moods of the patient, dealing with doctors and hospitals, practical tips on patient care, and suggestions on how to pre-plan to alleviate the burden on both patient and caretaker. Includes useful forms, comprehensive bibliography.
language: English
title: Diary of Courage: Coping with life-threatening illness
titlecomplete: Diary of Courage: Coping with life-threatening illness
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publisher: Strawberry Hill Pr