Pancreatic Cancer: It's a Family Affair - Softcover

Strahs-Lorenc, Lisa M

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1453550011 ISBN 13: 9781453550014

Publisher: Xlibris, Corp., 2010

Synopsis

This is not another book about cancer. The 22 contributors from 20 families who have contributed their stories, their feelings and their advice have done so in order to help others feel that they are not alone. They represent spouses, siblings, adult children and patients themselves. There are 4 survivors as of the writing of this book. In addition, all proceeds from the sale of this book will be going to the Lustgarten Foundation and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network that offer support and research for an eventual cure of this deadly disease.

About this title

About the Author:

Inspired by her husband's battle with Pancreatic Cancer, and the affects on her family, Lisa M. Strahs-Lorenc wanted to help others affected by this deadly disease, in addition to raising money for 2 worthwhile organizations. She and Fred shared a life together for 33 years, and raised 2 beautiful children, Sari and Ryan. Raised on Long Island, New York, she met Fred at Syracuse University where she was studying Early Childhood Education, and he was studying Architecture. He later became a defense liability attorney representing architects and engineers. Lisa works for a non-profit organization that establishes partnerships between the academic and business communities to prepare students for the 21st century with careers needed on Long Island.

About this edition

• Publisher: Xlibris, Corp.
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1453550011
• ISBN 13: 9781453550014
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 178