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Book Synopsis My Brain Tumour Adventures by : Sharon Dempsey
Download or read book My Brain Tumour Adventures written by Sharon Dempsey and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2002-11 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Queen's Univ., UK. Consumer text written for two- to seven-year-old children. Allows children and adults to come to terms with radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and the side effects of medicines through the use of a fictional story. Landscape format. Softcover.
Download or read book But Not Today written by Doree O'Connell and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2019-02-12 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: But Not Today is a story of courage and hope. At age fifty, while planning a dream trip to Italy, Doree O’Connell is diagnosed with stage IV brain cancer. Instead of wandering the ancient cobbled streets and piazzas of Rome, O’Connell finds herself in the back of an ambulance transporting her through an epic storm to UCSF Medical Center, four hours away, for brain surgery. The wife of a prominent California elected official, O’Connell fights her private battle on a public stage, becoming a brain cancer warrior and tireless advocate of cancer research. After learning the grim survival rate of someone with her disease, O’Connell vows to aim for a decade of life lived to the fullest. She draws on her deep reserves of optimism and courage to squeeze every drop of joy and meaning out of her remaining twelve years—including making that trip to Italy one year after diagnosis. With a BA in English from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and a lifelong goal of becoming a writer, O’Connell chronicles her brain tumor journey in this poignant memoir that is sure to inspire her readers to embrace life as a gift, whether that life is measured in days, weeks, months, or years. O’Connell died in July 2018 and leaves behind her husband and daughter, a large extended family, and a host of loving and loyal friends.
Download or read book Forward March written by Linda Mead and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-04-21 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A woman experiences a life-altering moment which forces her to recognize that she is not the author of her talents, and all her abilities are a gift from God.
Book Synopsis The Girl Who Had a Big Adventure - Cancer, Chemo and Cupcakes by : Stacia Mers
Download or read book The Girl Who Had a Big Adventure - Cancer, Chemo and Cupcakes written by Stacia Mers and published by . This book was released on 2012-09-19 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eight-year-old Stacia Mers, who was diagnosed with a form of brain cancer at ate six, tells her own story of diagnosis and treatment.
Book Synopsis Don't Postpone Joy by : Jennifer Larson
Download or read book Don't Postpone Joy written by Jennifer Larson and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-22 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the fall of 2015, Michael Bischoff found out he had an aggressive form of brain cancer. Michael and his wife, Jennifer Larson, are exploring what healing looks like as their family experiences an adventure with brain cancer. Jennifer's photography and Michael's writing are paired in this book as they reflect on love, fear, community, and beauty in the healing journey.
Book Synopsis My Brain Tumour by : Lynda K. Carter
Download or read book My Brain Tumour written by Lynda K. Carter and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2010-09-27 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed account of one womans experience after suddenly being diagnosed with a benign meningioma brain tumor. The symptoms that lead to a diagnosis are nothing more than an irritating, involuntary twitch in the left leg which are self-diagnosed as maybe a trapped nerve in the back. No headaches, no dizziness and certainly no pain. This account reveals the emotional roller coaster that unfolds and the fear experienced by Lynda and her family and friends. Relayed in a day by day diary of events from diagnosis, through surgery to an uplifting successful outcome. The Author supplies further reading and helpful contacts and forums for others who find themselves in the same situation. A proportion of each book sold is donated to Brain Tumour Research.
Book Synopsis Signore, Ascolta! My Journey with Brain Cancer by : Zhila Kashaninia
Download or read book Signore, Ascolta! My Journey with Brain Cancer written by Zhila Kashaninia and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-24 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Signore, Ascolta! My Journey with Brain Cancer is the true story of a woman whose life was dramatically changed in a matter of hours from being healthy to being diagnosed with a rare, malignant brain tumor. After the initial shock and despite the early dismal prognosis, she found the courage to reject the advice of two prominent surgeons in her home province and travel to another country to receive the treatment that was right for her. Throughout her journey, she knew in her heart that she was going to be well and that, one day, she would be able to help others going through the same or a similar journey to find hope, courage and strength. Being diagnosed with cancer (especially a rare type) can be a dark, difficult and lonely journey. It is Zhila Kashaninia's hope that readers will find comfort in knowing that her story (as incredible as it was) is in no way unique, and sometimes even the most difficult journeys can be made easier with optimism, positivity and hope. About the Author Zhila Kashaninia is an opera singer, music teacher and therapeutic yoga teacher. She has performed in Canada, Spain, Italy, and Mexico. In 2008, Zhila produced her first CD, Journey through Spanish Songs, which brought her an invitation from the Cultural Institute in Campeche, Mexico to perform and provide a workshop and master class for the university students. In addition to her vocal performances, Zhila also teaches opera history at the University of Victoria. Zhila's passion for voice and music and its close relationship to physical and emotional release of the body led her to pursue therapeutic yoga. After many years of practicing, she became a trained instructor in 2015 and has developed specialized yoga programs for singers and musicians. Zhila has provided therapeutic yoga classes for piano teachers and students as well as for those dealing with physical injuries and emotional trauma. Since her own diagnosis of a malignant brain tumor, Zhila has become interested in the impact of yoga and meditation on the brain and nervous system and has developed yoga and meditation practices that deal specifically with cancer and other challenging and difficult health issues. Zhila is a graduate of the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Her educational background also includes a degree in Economics and Communication and a certificate in Project Management from the Project Management Institute in Massachusetts, United States. In addition to her music and yoga, Zhila has worked in public health research and data analysis for more than two decades in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Book Synopsis Becoming Dr. Q by : Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa
Download or read book Becoming Dr. Q written by Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today he is known as Dr. Q, an internationally renowned neurosurgeon and neuroscientist who leads cutting-edge research to cure brain cancer. But not too long ago, he was Freddy, a nineteen-year-old undocumented migrant worker toiling in the tomato fields of central California. In this gripping memoir, Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa tells his amazing life story—from his impoverished childhood in the tiny village of Palaco, Mexico, to his harrowing border crossing and his transformation from illegal immigrant to American citizen and gifted student at the University of California at Berkeley and at Harvard Medical School. Packed with adventure and adversity—including a few terrifying brushes with death—Becoming Dr. Q is a testament to persistence, hard work, the power of hope and imagination, and the pursuit of excellence. It’s also a story about the importance of family, of mentors, and of giving people a chance.
Book Synopsis Side by Side, We Are Strong by : Beverly and Danny Riley
Download or read book Side by Side, We Are Strong written by Beverly and Danny Riley and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Danny and Beverly (Bev) were high school sweethearts and got married in 1999. For nearly two decades, their marriage and family life were the fairly normal and blessed life of a middle-class American family. In 2018, they were put through a big test. Bev was diagnosed with a brain tumor. During the surgery to remove as much as the tumor as possible, she suffered a stroke. She spent a month in the hospital and has been recovering through chemotherapy and many rehabilitation sessions in the years that followed. Life for this family of 7 -Danny; Beverly; Bev's mom- MawMaw; Kelsey (16); Roland (14); Amelia (10); and Peyton (8)- has mutated into something unexpected but still beautiful. A small piece of jewelry with a simple motto give birth to a war cry. Bracelets from Alex and Ani have bonded them and their friends and family in.... SIDE BY SIDE, WE ARE STRONG. This book is a collection of journal entries that Danny and Beverly originally posted to Facebook, combined with a bit of history and insights added by Beverly. They wanted to share their story in written form with their friends and family, as well as with strangers who might find themselves going through a similar struggle, with the hopes that it might serve as a blessing and inspiration and point people to our loving Father in Heaven. "For you have been given not only the PRIVILEGE of trusting in Christ but also the PRIVILEGE of suffering for Him. We are in this struggle together. You have seen my struggle in the past, and you know that I am still in the midst of it." Philippians 1: 29-30. Beverly and Danny will be donating all proceeds from this book to the American Brain Tumor Association. About Danny and Beverly: Danny and Beverly have really been blessed by God. They love playing board games and being together. They exhibit southern hospitality and love having people over for dinner. Danny likes to tell "dad jokes" and pick on people. Beverly usually laughs at his jokes. Beverly likes to joke about being a people-collector. She claims at least 10 of her friend's children as her own. She is also always looking for a hug.
Book Synopsis Life's Mountains by : Cheryl Broyles
Download or read book Life's Mountains written by Cheryl Broyles and published by . This book was released on 2012-07-20 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life's Mountains climbs with Cheryl Broyles to the summit of California's Mount Shasta and through the trial of "terminal" brain cancer. Told she had only a year to live, Cheryl did everything she could to stay alive. Four years later, still breathing, she and her husband Matt planned to climb Mount Shasta to celebrate her survivorship. Cheryl describes the similarity between climbing mountain trails and living through life's trials. She gives hope for reaching each peak, seeing life anew and loving each day through the good and bad times. Cheryl L. Broyles is a wildlife biologist who at the age of 33 was diagnosed with what is considered terminal cancer - a grade IV Glioblastoma Multiforme. Twelve years later, she is beating the statistics and is still alive living in Oregon with a wonderful husband and two great sons. Her purpose in life now is encouraging others that are going through hard times, to see life's blessings and to never give up hope. Cheryl's web page: www.cherylbroyles-gbm.com
Book Synopsis They Call Me "The Miracle": The Carmen Rice Story by : Randy R. Harris
Download or read book They Call Me "The Miracle": The Carmen Rice Story written by Randy R. Harris and published by Ambassador International. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancer is a major worldwide public health problem and is the second leading cause of death in the United States. In 2018, there were seventeen million new cancer cases and 9.5 million cancer deaths worldwide. Seemingly, everyone has been affected by or knows of someone who is affected by the disease. In 2004, doctors discovered that Carmen Rice had a stage 4 Glioblastoma Multiforme brain tumor, one of the deadliest of all cancers—the same cancer which killed John McCain, Edward Kennedy, and Beau Biden. After being diagnosed with a glioblastoma tumor, twenty-nine-year-old Brittany Maynard made headline news when she moved to Oregon to die with dignity. Carmen’s doctor gave her six months to live, but with her faith in God and tenacious spirit, Carmen just kept beating the odds. After all these years, Carmen is “off the map” and into uncharted territory. They Call Me "The Miracle" is her story.
Book Synopsis The Finch in My Brain by : Martino Sclavi
Download or read book The Finch in My Brain written by Martino Sclavi and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2017-06-15 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Whenever I see Martino I am reminded of how little I know about life and death compared to him. How we don't know what is within us or what may lie on the other side. I hope it's as magical and beautiful as this book.' --Russell Brand When film producer Martino Sclavi began experiencing intense headaches, he attributed them to his frenetic lifestyle. As it turned out, he had grade 4 brain cancer and was given 18 months to live. After undergoing brain surgery - while awake - Martino found he had lost the ability to recognise words. His response was to close his eyes and begin to move his fingers across the keyboard to write this, an account of life before diagnosis and since. Defying all predictions Martino is still very much alive, words read out to him by the monotone of a computerised voice he calls Alex. But he must now live in a new way. This book - that he has written but cannot read - charts the effects of his experience: on his relationship with his young son, his marriage, his work and with himself. In the wake of his illness, everything must be reconfigured and Martino is made to question the habits, dreams and beliefs of his old life and confront the present. What he finds is strange and beautiful. Searching for the words between life and death, Sclavi shows that with determination and a subtle, persistent sense of humour, it is possible to change the story of our lives.
Book Synopsis Life In His Hands by : Susan Wyndham
Download or read book Life In His Hands written by Susan Wyndham and published by Picador Australia. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A true story of a neurosurgeon and a pianist In 2001 the brilliant young concert pianist Aaron McMillan was diagnosed with a rare type of brain tumour and given six weeks to live. He was just 24 years old. He underwent 12 hours of emergency surgery; days later he was back at the piano, preparing to perform. Years later, he was still performing. His doctor was Charlie Teo, one of Australia's most celebrated and controversial neurosurgeons. Charlie's specialty is inoperable brain tumours and his radical techniques have earned him praise around the world. But in his own country he is regarded by some as reckless and even dangerous. Aaron McMillan presented Charlie with his most challenging case yet. In return, Charlie Teo gave Aaron hope. Life In His Hands is the remarkable true story of a medical maverick and an artist who refused to be daunted by death. It is a book full of heartache and joy and scientific marvels, written by a journalist who found that with some stories, staying on the sidelines is the hardest thing to do.
Download or read book My Brain Tumour written by and published by Lynda Burke. This book was released on with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis An Adventure in Statistics by : Andy Field
Download or read book An Adventure in Statistics written by Andy Field and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2016-05-18 with total page 769 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shortlisted for the British Psychological Society Book Award 2017 Shortlisted for the British Book Design and Production Awards 2016 Shortlisted for the Association of Learned & Professional Society Publishers Award for Innovation in Publishing 2016 An Adventure in Statistics: The Reality Enigma by best-selling author and award-winning teacher Andy Field offers a better way to learn statistics. It combines rock-solid statistics coverage with compelling visual story-telling to address the conceptual difficulties that students learning statistics for the first time often encounter in introductory courses - guiding students away from rote memorization and toward critical thinking and problem solving. Field masterfully weaves in a unique, action-packed story starring Zach, a character who thinks like a student, processing information, and the challenges of understanding it, in the same way a statistics novice would. Illustrated with stunning graphic novel-style art and featuring Socratic dialogue, the story captivates readers as it introduces them to concepts, eliminating potential statistics anxiety. The book assumes no previous statistics knowledge nor does it require the use of data analysis software. It covers the material you would expect for an introductory level statistics course that Field’s other books (Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics and Discovering Statistics Using R) only touch on, but with a contemporary twist, laying down strong foundations for understanding classical and Bayesian approaches to data analysis. In doing so, it provides an unrivalled launch pad to further study, research, and inquisitiveness about the real world, equipping students with the skills to succeed in their chosen degree and which they can go on to apply in the workplace. The Story and Main Characters The Reality Revolution In the City of Elpis, in the year 2100, there has been a reality revolution. Prior to the revolution, Elpis citizens were unable to see their flaws and limitations, believing themselves talented and special. This led to a self-absorbed society in which hard work and the collective good were undervalued and eroded. To combat this, Professor Milton Grey invented the reality prism, a hat that allowed its wearers to see themselves as they really were - flaws and all. Faced with the truth, Elpis citizens revolted and destroyed and banned all reality prisms. The Mysterious Disappearance Zach and Alice are born soon after all the prisms have been destroyed. Zach, a musician who doesn’t understand science, and Alice, a geneticist who is also a whiz at statistics, are in love. One night, after making a world-changing discovery, Alice suddenly disappears, leaving behind a song playing on a loop and a file with her research on it. Statistics to the Rescue! Sensing that she might be in danger, Zach follows the clues to find her, as he realizes that the key to discovering why Alice has vanished is in her research. Alas! He must learn statistics and apply what he learns in order to overcome a number of deadly challenges and find the love of his life. As Zach and his pocket watch, The Head, embark on their quest to find Alice, they meet Professor Milton Grey and Celia, battle zombies, cross a probability bridge, and encounter Jig:Saw, a mysterious corporation that might have something to do with Alice’s disappearance...
Book Synopsis Adventures at the Hospital by : Michael Ban
Download or read book Adventures at the Hospital written by Michael Ban and published by Mascot Books. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doctors, nurses, patients...superheroes? You never know who you might meet, or what you'll wear on your feet, when visiting the hospital! It's a unique place with a few new faces who do their duty treating patients with patience and the highest graces. This book follows the magical, and sometimes mystical, sights and sounds that kids might see, hear, or feel when they visit the hospital.
Download or read book Chief Complaint written by John Kerastas and published by Sunstone Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At 57 years old, John Kerastas thought he was the poster child for fifty-year old healthiness: he competed in triathlons, rode in 100 mile biking events and ate a healthy diet chock full of organic vegetables. Then he discovered that he had a brain tumor the size of his wife's fist. His memoir chronicles the first year he spent addressing tumor-related health issues: preparing for his first operation, discovering a dangerous skull infection, having the infected portion of his skull surgically removed, learning about his substantial vision and cognitive losses, undergoing rehab and radiation treatments, and learning to live with his "new normal." According to Kerastas, the phrase "new normal" is the medical community's code words for "You're alive, so quit complaining." As his health changed, so did his sense of humor. He writes that his humor started out superficially light-hearted prior to the first operation; transmogrified into gallows humor after several subsequent operations; and leveled out as somewhat wry-ish after radiation and rehab. This is a surprisingly upbeat and inspiring book for anybody interested in memoirs about people dealing with personal crises, for patients trudging through rehab, for caretakers helping victims of serious illnesses, or for anybody looking for an unexpected chuckle from an unlikely subject. JOHN KERASTAS has worked at a global advertising agency, at several technology start-up companies and as a free-lance writer. Now, in addition to non-profit and charitable work, he spends his time blogging, speaking and writing about brain health, brain tumors and rehab. You can follow his blog or view his presentations schedule at www.johnstumor.blogspot.com.
