Chemo and me : my hair loss experience / written and illustrated by Tani Miller.
Publication details: Atlanta, Ga. : American Cancer Society, 2009Description: 40 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 19 cmISBN: 9781604430097 (hardback) ; 1604430095 (hardback)Subject(s): Miller, Tani -- Health | Cancer -- Patients -- United States -- Biography | Cancer -- Chemotherapy -- Complications | Baldness | Cancer in womenSummary: Each year, hundreds of thousands of cancer patients undergo chemotherapy, and the first question they usually ask is, 'Will I lose my hair?' The answer is, 'Yes', and with that answer comes fear, apprehension, and a host of negatives related to self-image and self-confidence. "Chemo and Me" emphasizes the positive. Its message is that hair loss is not as devastating as you might expect. Each turn of the page comes with a bright, colorful illustration designed to bring a smile or a laugh, helping diffuse some of the fear and apprehension for people facing chemotherapy and hair loss. From first-hand experience, Tani C. Miller lets you know that hair loss can actually bring about positive changes and give you a new outlook on life. This feel-good book highlights the importance of letting go and allowing others to be helpful through treatment.| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Each year, hundreds of thousands of cancer patients undergo chemotherapy, and the first question they usually ask is, 'Will I lose my hair?' The answer is, 'Yes', and with that answer comes fear, apprehension, and a host of negatives related to self-image and self-confidence. "Chemo and Me" emphasizes the positive. Its message is that hair loss is not as devastating as you might expect. Each turn of the page comes with a bright, colorful illustration designed to bring a smile or a laugh, helping diffuse some of the fear and apprehension for people facing chemotherapy and hair loss. From first-hand experience, Tani C. Miller lets you know that hair loss can actually bring about positive changes and give you a new outlook on life. This feel-good book highlights the importance of letting go and allowing others to be helpful through treatment.
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