From the Back Cover:
Being a kid is supposed to be the most fun time in life, but when cancer is part of childhood, life may seem overwhelming. Over 600,000 children worldwide are diagnosed with cancer each year, leaving friends, classmates, family members as well as the patient confused and scared. Most often, parents are left with the overwhelming burden of explaining the diagnosis.I'm a Kid Living with Cancer takes the fear out of explaining cancer to a child. If offers a sense of comfort and optimism from knowing what to expect, giving the facts about cancer in an honest but gentle manner, at a child's level of understanding.Illustrations fill the pages with warmth and joy, showing a young boy facing cancer with logic and determination. He explains how an out of control cell forms a tumor, how a blood test is done, and what X-rays, CT Scans, and MRI's are for. Opportunities to wear silly hats, do schoolwork at home, and make new friends at the hospital are an essential part of the book.
About the Author:
Jenevieve Fisher knows what it means to live with cancer. At 22, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease. After a year of treatment, Jenevieve's desire to serve led her to devote her future and career to treating others with cancer. She earned her degree as a Radiation Oncology Therapist and committed herself to making a difference in the lives of children with cancer by bringing health education, encouragement, and hope to them as well as their families.Jenevieve lives on a small farm in Carnation, Washington with her husband Ryan, their five joyous boys, and a lot of other funny little animals.
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