{"product_id":"one-path-among-many-a-cancer-patients-experiences-and-insights-about-his-personal-journey-paperback","title":"One Path Among Many: a cancer patient's experiences and insights about his personal journey - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert Koshinskie\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eOne Path Among Many\u003c\/i\u003e is a first-hand, practical account of what a patient will likely experience on their cancer journey with valuable suggestions, tips, and sources for finding specific information.\" \u003ci\u003e- Steven Merlin, pancreatic cancer survivor and Outreach Chair for the New Jersey affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e==========\u003cbr\u003eYou have just been diagnosed with cancer and in an instant your world falls away. Your initial reaction is shock and disbelief. Perhaps you misheard or maybe the diagnosis is wrong? You ask for confirmation and are assured that, unfortunately, you have cancer. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou ask, \"Why me, what did I do to deserve cancer?\" You wonder what you will encounter in the weeks and months ahead, and if you'll be able to do what needs to be done. This is the start of your personal journey with cancer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is about my journey with pancreatic cancer. Part explanation and part meditation, I hope my story provides you with some useful answers and insights. Inside I discuss in plain English: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat cancer is and why pancreatic cancer is particularly difficult to detect early and treat effectively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious procedures to diagnose and monitor cancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy personal encounter with cancer, including initial signs and diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe chemotherapy I'm receiving during a typical two-week cycle of treatment and its common side-effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome bumps in the road that I've experienced during my chemotherapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatient portals and phone apps that help keep you and your caregivers in touch with your medical team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning documents like Last Will and Advanced Healthcare Directive, and various suggested references\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmotional, religious and philosophical perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy thoughts about a mental attitude that has helped me deal with my diagnosis and prognosis, and to continue moving forward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFollow me to learn more about my journey after the publication of this book at - https: \/\/www.caringbridge.org\/visit\/robertkoshinskie\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e========== Early Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A pancreatic cancer patients' personal journey from diagnoses to treatment filled with valuable insights, detailed explanations and helpful tips on coping and living with cancer. The author entwines his views on religion and philosophy with his diagnoses, adding a thought-provoking dimension to the book. A must read!!! \" \u003ci\u003e-- Karen T.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 21, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42121748807815,"sku":"9798837716065","price":17.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/ceb96cd0617dc967ed9ee977ecca38fc.webp?v=1732555677","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/one-path-among-many-a-cancer-patients-experiences-and-insights-about-his-personal-journey-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}