Read any good (cancer) books lately?

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  • vj1
    vj1 Member Posts: 150
    #22
    cancer books
    Suzanne Somers--knock out---don't bother found it to be more upsetting than good
    will try crazy, sexy cancer---seems you girls have enjoyed that one!
  • Mawty
    Mawty Member Posts: 133
    #23
    kayandok said:

    Books
    I was very inspired by It's NOT About The Bike by Lance Armstrong. There are a lot of bike stories, but it talks about his fight with cancer.

    I also read Anticancer, A New Way of Life by David Servan-Schreiber. It is written by a doctor who gets brain cancer. He has many interesting ideas, and although I didn't agree with everything, was encouraging overall.

    I also have Kris Carr's Crazy Sexy Cancer and have read a lot of it. I love the sense of humor she has!

    I also read same kind of different as me. It is not mainly a book about cancer, but I found the timing to be good for me in processing a lot of feelings relating to cancer.

    kathleen

    books,
    Kathleen, I've read The Same Kind of Different as Me. I believe it's my favorite book ever. I've read Fran Drescher's book, Cancer Schmancer (not great), and Gilda Radnor's It's Always Something. I've read that about 5 times. She went through so much I've gone through. It amazes me that I'm using the same kinds of drugs they used on her 30 years ago. You'd think something better would come along.

    I'd also like to ask a question. Because I have to have chemo every week, I've had to quit work. I know this sounds crazy, but I miss work so much. I feel useless. I spend more time with my grandkids, but they're all in school, and I don't get to see them all that much because they have so many after-school things. I try to get to their games. I've joined a woman's Bible study that I like very much. And a book club. But I just don't know how to fill my days. Anyone else have this feeling? All my friends work and my husband travels a lot. Just get lonely.

    And Kathleen, your new picture is just beautiful. You look so healthy and vibrant! Is this a new one? Wow.

    I've been lurking somewhat lately, but don't spend nearly as much time on the computer. I'm doing a lot more reading.

    Marty
  • nancy591
    nancy591 Member Posts: 1,027 Member
    #24
    Mawty said:

    books,
    Kathleen, I've read The Same Kind of Different as Me. I believe it's my favorite book ever. I've read Fran Drescher's book, Cancer Schmancer (not great), and Gilda Radnor's It's Always Something. I've read that about 5 times. She went through so much I've gone through. It amazes me that I'm using the same kinds of drugs they used on her 30 years ago. You'd think something better would come along.

    I'd also like to ask a question. Because I have to have chemo every week, I've had to quit work. I know this sounds crazy, but I miss work so much. I feel useless. I spend more time with my grandkids, but they're all in school, and I don't get to see them all that much because they have so many after-school things. I try to get to their games. I've joined a woman's Bible study that I like very much. And a book club. But I just don't know how to fill my days. Anyone else have this feeling? All my friends work and my husband travels a lot. Just get lonely.

    And Kathleen, your new picture is just beautiful. You look so healthy and vibrant! Is this a new one? Wow.

    I've been lurking somewhat lately, but don't spend nearly as much time on the computer. I'm doing a lot more reading.

    Marty

    hi!
    Mawty,
    Good to see you. I figured you were busy. I am glad you are doing well and feeling well.

    I can't really help with how to fill the time thing. I definately do not have that problem with two young kids. Now that they are back in school I do have more time to clean, organize and of course think too much. Since they started school I've been in an emotional slump. BUT, being the person that I am, I do have projects lined up. I have lots of closets, cabinets and containers I want to organize (fun, fun). I also want to get back to working on photo books for the kids, video messages and journaling. I want to do some more yard work for the fall. I wish I had the time to sit and read.

    Have you thought of volunteering? Maybe making scrapbooks and journals for the grandkids? Writing letters to those that you love?

    I wish you continued health!!!
  • Lisa 00
    Lisa 00 Member Posts: 134 Member
    #25
    Crazy Sexy Cancer
    Kris Carr, the creative woman who is behind the book also did a documentary. I was lucky enough to stumble upon it on TV a year or so ago. Although I can't find it on Tivo, I do see that Netflix has it. I highly recommend it. Very informative, motivating and entertaining.
  • leesag
    leesag Member Posts: 621 Member
    #26
    Lisa 00 said:

    Crazy Sexy Cancer
    Kris Carr, the creative woman who is behind the book also did a documentary. I was lucky enough to stumble upon it on TV a year or so ago. Although I can't find it on Tivo, I do see that Netflix has it. I highly recommend it. Very informative, motivating and entertaining.

    Crazy Sexy Cancer
    One of the few cancer books I enjoyed. I highly recommend it for women of all ages.

    Sometimes I feel kind of stuck in the crack of cancer resources though. I'm not in the young demographic (20's and 30's) nor am I in the senior demographic. It seems like if you're in your 40's you're not expected to get cancer! lol
  • leesag
    leesag Member Posts: 621 Member
    #27
    Mawty said:

    books,
    Kathleen, I've read The Same Kind of Different as Me. I believe it's my favorite book ever. I've read Fran Drescher's book, Cancer Schmancer (not great), and Gilda Radnor's It's Always Something. I've read that about 5 times. She went through so much I've gone through. It amazes me that I'm using the same kinds of drugs they used on her 30 years ago. You'd think something better would come along.

    I'd also like to ask a question. Because I have to have chemo every week, I've had to quit work. I know this sounds crazy, but I miss work so much. I feel useless. I spend more time with my grandkids, but they're all in school, and I don't get to see them all that much because they have so many after-school things. I try to get to their games. I've joined a woman's Bible study that I like very much. And a book club. But I just don't know how to fill my days. Anyone else have this feeling? All my friends work and my husband travels a lot. Just get lonely.

    And Kathleen, your new picture is just beautiful. You look so healthy and vibrant! Is this a new one? Wow.

    I've been lurking somewhat lately, but don't spend nearly as much time on the computer. I'm doing a lot more reading.

    Marty

    Fill ing the days
    Marty,

    I understand how you feel, I felt the same way during my treatments, but I knew I would be going back to work. If I have a recurrence, I'm not sure what I'll do. Disability retirement is an option, and, if I have to go that route, I may volunteer at the library to do a story time for kids. It's something I think I'm pretty good at, and I'd still get to do something I love. Anything would be better than laying on the sofa, which is all I was able to do with recovering from surgery and then chemo on top of it. Some type of part time work is also an option, I guess.
  • HeartofSoul
    HeartofSoul Member Posts: 729 Member
    #28
    leesag said:

    Crazy Sexy Cancer
    One of the few cancer books I enjoyed. I highly recommend it for women of all ages.

    Sometimes I feel kind of stuck in the crack of cancer resources though. I'm not in the young demographic (20's and 30's) nor am I in the senior demographic. It seems like if you're in your 40's you're not expected to get cancer! lol

    Adriamycin
    Doxorubicin; trade name Adriamycin

    Recently, Adriamycin has come under fire because studies show it can have a toxic effect on the heart muscle, leading to heart failure.

    For this reason, patients being treated with Adriamycin often have a MUGA scan to make sure the heart is working properly. Doxorubicin's most serious adverse effect is life-threatening heart damage.

    It is the devil, hair loss, short term memory loss, nausea, loss of appetite, stomach pains, loss of sleep, sweats, mouth sores, watery eyes, neuropathy, and on and on.....nasty, nasty stuff.

    Acute adverse effects of doxorubicin can include nausea, vomiting, and heart arrhythmias. It can also cause neutropenia (a decrease in white blood cells), as well as complete alopecia (hair loss).

    When the cumulative dose of doxorubicin reaches 550 mg/m², the risks of developing cardiac side effects, including congestive heart failure, dilated cardiomyopathy, and death, dramatically increase.

    Due to these side effects and its red color, doxorubicin has earned the nickname "red devil"

    Chemotherapy can cause reactivation of hepatitis B, and doxorubicin-containing regimens are no exception.
  • groundeffect
    groundeffect Member Posts: 639 Member
    #29
    "What We Have" by Amy Boesky
    This book was in the "Great Reads" column in People magazine.

    "Ovarian cancer stalks her family, but this college professor and mom of two has refused to live in fear. Her journey inspires."

    I plan to get a copy to read.
  • benpeacock
    benpeacock Member Posts: 1
    #30
    A good cancer book for you...

    Lessons from my Left Testcile by me : )   A bit of humour to cure a tumour   http://www.my-left-testicle.com

  • ellenm1
    ellenm1 Member Posts: 2
    #31
    benpeacock said:

    A good cancer book for you...

    Lessons from my Left Testcile by me : )   A bit of humour to cure a tumour   http://www.my-left-testicle.com

    My favorite cancer book

    I've read a lot of cancer books, but my favorite is Memoir of a Debulked Woman by Susan Gubar. It's not humorous or sexy or religious. It's brutally frank. She also writes a blog or column for the New York Times about her ovarian cancer.

  • annecris
    annecris Member Posts: 44
    #32
    ellenm1 said:

    My favorite cancer book

    I've read a lot of cancer books, but my favorite is Memoir of a Debulked Woman by Susan Gubar. It's not humorous or sexy or religious. It's brutally frank. She also writes a blog or column for the New York Times about her ovarian cancer.

    My Favorite

    My favorite is: "Dying to be Me - My journey from cancer to near death to true healing"  By Anita Moorjani - a true inspiration

     

  • 2timothy1 7
    2timothy1 7 Member Posts: 345
    #33
    annecris said:

    My Favorite

    My favorite is: "Dying to be Me - My journey from cancer to near death to true healing"  By Anita Moorjani - a true inspiration

     

    Book

    I am currently reading"When God doesn't make sense." Written by James Dobson

  • TracieK
    TracieK Member Posts: 45
    #34
    Where have we been?

    Hi!

    I remember you so well. I have not been on this board for a while and I should have been. You came on this board not long after I did! After a support system to me on this board passed, I had to get off temporarily. That does not mean I stopped thinking of you. I read another post and it sounds like you have been on a rollercoaster recently. I want you to know the prayers for my teal warrior sisters have never stopped!

    Hugs to You,

    TracieK

     

  • Dmk.c3
    Dmk.c3 Member Posts: 5
    #35
    ellenm1 said:

    My favorite cancer book

    I've read a lot of cancer books, but my favorite is Memoir of a Debulked Woman by Susan Gubar. It's not humorous or sexy or religious. It's brutally frank. She also writes a blog or column for the New York Times about her ovarian cancer.

    Cancer books

    Hi, I'm reading Gubar's Memoir now. Definitely frank... not a bedtime read... but good stuff; makes a lot of great points, raises many good questions. Looking forward to checking out some of the lighter reads people have suggested. Good reads and good luck to all!

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