Caring for a Young Person with Cancer

This book is an accessible, sensitive, and evidence-based resource for partners, parents, and other family members navigating the heartache and challenges of caring for a young adult with cancer.

Anne Katz, PhD RN FAAN, is a certified sexuality counselor working with people of all ages who have cancer. She is the author of multiple books on cancer and sexuality.

1.Introduction 2.The Diagnosis: "Our world has turned upside down" 3. Treatment decision-making: "How can we help?" 4. Caring during treatment: "I've never seen anyone so sick; I feel helpless" 5.Living with cancer: "Who can help us at this time?" 6.The aftermath: "I want to have a normal a life!" 7.The unspeakable: "It's too soon for him to leave us" 8. Key tasks for adolescents: "I'm not a baby! Why can't they let me be me?" 9.Key tasks for young adults: "I need to make my own way and create my own family" 10. Where to find help: "Who and what can we trust?"