{"product_id":"the-caregivers-guide-to-cancer-compassionate-advice-for-caring-for-you-and-your-loved-one","title":"The Caregiver's Guide to Cancer: Compassionate Advice for Caring for You and Your Loved One","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVICTORIA LANDES, LCSW, \u003c\/b\u003e has worked in the medical field for 30 years. Vicki served as the breast care coordinator for Kaiser Permanente for 12 years, where she accompanied breast cancer survivors and their loved ones through the diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship phases of care\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This book is the definitive resource for anyone who is thrust into the caregiving space and is seeking actionable and practical yet compassionate, caring advice that encompasses everything a patient and caregiver needs. \n\u003cem\u003eThe Caregiver's Guide to Cancer\u003c\/em\u003e is a valuable asset that should be provided to every caregiver.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Debra Kimless, MD, physician and patient ombudsman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"In keeping with Vicki's gentle, thoughtful, and sensitive style, she creates a healing handbook for caregivers. She provides a practical and comprehensive guide so needed by so many. Caregiving is difficult to say the least. Often at the expense of caring for another, one may lose themselves in the process. This book is an essential guide honoring the caregiver with a set of tools to use and reflect on. A truly approachable and thoughtful read... critically needed now more than ever.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Cindi Cantril, MPH, RN, OCN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\" \n\u003cem\u003eThe Caregiver's Guide to Cancer\u003c\/em\u003e offers an essential roadmap for those traveling the complex path of caring for someone with cancer. It is rare to find a resource that delivers the most up-to-date knowledge, practical tools, and caring advice with such clarity and compassion. As an expert guide with the voice of a trusted, encouraging friend, Landis masterfully guides the caregiver and patient on this journey across the spectrum of cancer care.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Alison Gause, MPH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Victoria Landes has decades of experience as a cancer coordinator and licensed clinical social worker, working with thousands of cancer patients, their loved ones, and healthcare providers. In this book, she provides the caregiver with a comprehensive yet succinct guide to navigate the complex aspects of cancer care and the role of the caregiver. Every section is well-thought-out and organized from the basics of cancer definition and roles of different treatments and providers, to matters related to the patient from nutrition to finances, to intimacy, to palliative care and hospice, and to most importantly addressing self-care for the caregiver. This is an invaluable resource with practical tools to help the caregiver navigate the multifaceted aspect of caring for a cancer patient.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Dr. Ranna Tabrizi, MD, FACS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare for a loved one with cancer while caring for yourself\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking after someone with cancer can be complex, overwhelming, and emotionally draining all at once. As a caregiver, you may also overlook your own well-being while you focus on your loved one. This book empowers you to be an attentive, thoughtful, and compassionate caregiver for your friend or family member with cancer. You'll also find practical everyday advice for meeting your own physical and emotional needs while dealing with the unique challenges you face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnderstanding cancer\u003c\/b\u003e--Learn how cancer affects the body at every stage, determine the steps that come after diagnosis, and examine cancer treatments and side effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKnowledge caregivers need\u003c\/b\u003e--Find info on navigating health care, financial and legal decisions, and much more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat to say and ask\u003c\/b\u003e--Find questions to ask your loved one's care team and health providers, and discover how to be an advocate in different situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport your loved one while also practicing self-care with the help of this compassionate choice in caregiving and cancer books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eLandes, Victoria\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVICTORIA LANDES, LCSW, \u003c\/b\u003e has worked in the medical field for 30 years. Vicki served as the breast care coordinator for Kaiser Permanente for 12 years, where she accompanied breast cancer survivors and their loved ones through the diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship phases of care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Landes, Victoria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Callisto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2021-08-17\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Medical|Caregiving|Health \u0026amp; Fitness|Diseases \u0026amp; Conditions|Cancer|Medical|Oncology|General|Medical|Home Care\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Home care services|Caregivers|Cancer|Treatment|Patients|Home care|Mental health|Psychological aspects|Health and hygiene\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781648764196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781648764196\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52148120125721,"sku":"SP-9781648764196","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781648764196_spiral.png?v=1774215372","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/the-caregivers-guide-to-cancer-compassionate-advice-for-caring-for-you-and-your-loved-one","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}