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Facing Cancer as a Friend: How to Support Someone who has Cancer

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (October 16, 2019)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 118 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1087047420


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 23


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.3 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.27 x 8.5 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #1,370,399 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,538 in Cancer (Books) #59,271 in Parenting & Relationships (Books)


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    • There is a way to talk about this
Heather Erickson's Facing Cancer as a Friend (Vine Publishing 2016) is a compassionate and thoughtful book on how to talk to friends and family with cancer. Using personal experiences, real-life stories, and common sense, Erickson explains this difficult topic both from the perspective of the cancer victim and his/her caregivers. I especially liked the clever-but-obvious 'calm in dump out' etiquette. You'll have to read the book to see what that is. I have often struggled how to talk to a friend or acquaintance who is sick or dying with any number of deadly diseases, including cancer. Every approach I come up with seemed cold, even heartless. As I read Erickson's book, her suggestions seemed so right, as though they were exactly what I'd come up with should I calmy be able to consider it. I am thankful for this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017 by Jacqui Murray
    • The good ideas on how to be a good "friend"
I also had the privilege of reading this book in advance. As a" friend," my husband also has cancer. I gained so much insight into a world I know nothing about. The questions, the answers, the confusion on how to understand peoples approach to cancer, how to handle their questions, their insecurities on feelings about cancer victims, how you can help the cancer victim and the caregiver. The good ideas on how to be a good "friend", just a real feel good book. Anyone who knows anyone who has cancer or who knows someone who is taking care of someone who has cancer should read this book. It is worth it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2016 by Elaine
    • I am very glad I read it as I am trying to be ...
A very insightful book told from the point of view of the spouse whose wife was ill. I am very glad I read it as I am trying to be supportive of a neighbor with a serious illness. A short helpful read for anyone trying to be supportive to those facing cancer or similar afflictions.
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2017 by Carol ^Y. Avila
    • Full of practical advice
This book is jam-packed with practical advice for anyone who has a friend with cancer. Heather tells you from personal experience: what to say or not to say, how to help, how to handle visits and phone calls, practical gift-giving ideas, and much more. And if there's anything you're still wondering about, she invites you to send questions directly to her via email. This book is a must-read for anyone who has a friend with cancer. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2016 by Amy
    • I think when we learn of a loved one facing cancer we just want to help
Heather is a very gifted writer. I learned a lot from her book. I have had more then one person in my life who has had to deal with cancer. I think when we learn of a loved one facing cancer we just want to help. This book has wonderful ideas of how to help the patient and the caregiver. I will recommend this book to others. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2016 by Amazon Customer
    • I found out my only sibling had cancer. I wanted to know what was and what was not appropriate to say and do. This book answered my questions. By
Great information about caring for cancer patients and caregivers. Lots of to and don't s. I recommend this book to all
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2018 by Amazon Customer
    • Excellent guide to dealing with a friend's cancer
Reviewed by me for the Readers’ Favorite website and copied here: Facing Cancer as a Friend: How to Support Someone Who Has Cancer is Volume I of Heather Erickson’s “Facing Cancer …” series. Facing Cancer as a Friend is a simple and direct look at the many aspects and possibilities of everyone – from closest friends, to neighborhood acquaintances, to a church support system. There is room for everyone. If someone thinks that he or she will only botch things up, or that there is already so much support for the patient and family, there’s valuable information for such an unsure or awkward person. There’s sound advice about “reading” the feelings and points of view of the patient, family, and other caregivers. Some people are fiercely independent while others are happy to accept help and are grateful. There is also a section on what NOT to do as a friend. This is an important study for everyone. Heather Erickson, the wife of a Stage IV lung cancer patient and mother of three, has many suggestions for what would be helpful to the patient and the family. Meals, gift cards, movie nights, chores, and more, are things that might not come to mind readily, but the list contained here gives the reader lots to think about. Caregivers shouldn’t be allowed to burn out from exhaustion or excess stress. Volume I of the “Facing Cancer …” series is a knockout. It’s a pleasure to be able to recommend this book to friends of cancer patients. I’m betting that the follow-up volumes (books and journals) are equally as sensible, helpful, and powerful. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2017 by Java Davis, author
    • Did I say or do the right thing?
The day I started reading Heather’s book a family member came over for a visit. Little did I know that he was there to tell us he had cancer. I had just finished reading chapter 3 in the book, and with the practical information I had just learned, was able to give healthy responses and not worry if I was saying the “right” thing. The “Facing cancer as a Friend” book is a wealth of information of tips on what to say, and what not to say. Much of the advice given in this book for dealing with family or friends with cancer can be used in everyday life crisis. Practical and helpful suggestions, not just about meals and calls, but more wonderful ideas to help, are spread throughout the book. Instead of doing nothing because of your fear of not doing something right, or being a burden, are laid at rest with caring suggestions. “Facing Cancer as a Friend” teaches you how to use the things you are great at already, and the things you are comfortable doing. I now feel more at ease on how to bless my family and friends who have cancer, and their caregivers! "I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review." ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2016 by Kay

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