26 Points of Light: Illuminating One Cancer Survivor's Journey from Diagnosis to Remission

If you or a loved one has been impacted by a critical diagnosis this book will help you embrace hope and keep cancer remission in your prayers as you face the journey ahead.When a self-diagnosed shoulder injury turned out to be stage 4 diffuse large B-cell lymphoma Maureen OBrien was reeling-and she wasnt alone. Her entire cancer support community had to grapple with this devastating news. But how should they reach out and what could they do to help?When someone you know faces a critical diagnosis its difficult to understand whats expected of you. But if youre the one receiving the news asking for help is its own struggle. Thats why now five years in remission OBrien looks back on her journey of survivorship to bring together inspirational caregiver stories that will help to illuminate your road ahead.In 26 Points of Light OBriens community of care-family friends coworkers extended family and even medical staff-offer their own experiences of the journey they walked after Maureens non-Hodgkins lymphoma diagnosis. Youll learn: Why the nurse-patient relationship is so important to anyone undergoing recoveryThe power of prayer for a chemo patient when distance is insurmountableHow to quarterback a loved ones cancer support communityWhy true belief in cancer remission is crucial for both patient and support systemWhy whatever you have to give is exactly the right thing to offer If someone you love has received an unexpected diagnosis this book will help you understand how to deliver encouragement and hope during a difficult journey toward survivorship. And for those experiencing it firsthand it will illuminate one cancer support communitys true impact on each other and remind them that they are not alone.