Cancer in the Family: Helping Children Cope With a Parent's Illness

Heiney, Sue P. (Editor)/ Hermann, Joan F./ Bruss, Katherine V./ Heiney, Sue P./ Fincannon, Joy L.

ISBN 10: 0944235344 / ISBN 13: 9780944235348

Published by Amer Cancer Society, 2006

About this Item

1st edition. 240 pages. 8.75x6.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # 0944235344

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cancer in the Family: Helping Children Cope With a Parent's Illness
• Publisher: Amer Cancer Society
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0944235344
• ISBN 13: 9780944235348
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.48 kilograms

About this title

Synopsis

Tools to help your family cope with cancer

A diagnosis of cancer changes a family forever. Ordinary responsibilities become more demanding, and you sometimes need assistance balancing the specific needs of your children. Cancer in the Family outlines steps necessary to help your children understand what happens when a parent has been diagnosed with cancer. You can learn how to strengthen ties and express concern for each other, even when a parent is sick.

You'll learn how to:

• Talk to your children each step of the way and answer difficult questions about the condition
• Help children cope when a parent feels ill
• Manage role changes and disruptions in routines
• Recognize signs that your child needs help

About the Author

Sue P. Heiney, Ph.D., R.N., is manager of Psychosocial Oncology for the South Carolina Cancer Center of the Palmetto Health Alliance in Columbia, South Carolina.

Joan F. Hermann, M.S.W., L.S.W., is director of Social Work Services at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia.

Katherine V. Bruss, Psy.D., licensed psychologist, and Joy L. Fincannon, R.N., M.S., are former staff editors at the American Cancer Society in Atlanta.