Publisher's Synopsis
"Have you found yourself facing a cancer diagnosis in the prime of life? You're not alone. The likelihood of developing cancer for people under the age of 49 are one in 29 for males and one in 17 for females, and the numbers are rising. This health crisis is compounded by the fact that people in this age group carry a unique set of challenges compared to children and older adults such as balancing cancer treatment while raising a family and establishing one's career, as well as fears of bankruptcy and infertility. Then, anxiety, depression, exhaustion, and hopelessness--all symptoms of trauma--can sap your mental and physical health--and therefore your reserves of strength as you fight for your life. In Not Now Cancer, I'm Busy, Melissa Trevathan-Minnis and Deanne Meeks Brown offer research, resources, and support to help you overcome the trauma of cancer. Sharing their own personal stories, along with insights from other young cancer s
