{"product_id":"your-cancer-road-map-isbn-9781950665914","title":"Your Cancer Road Map","description":"\u003cb\u003eNo one should have to face cancer alone.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach year, 1.8 million people are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. Upon learning this difficult news, individuals also have a minefield of complex information to navigate regarding treatment plans, insurance coverage, clinical trials, and more.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eYour Cancer Road Map: Navigating Life with Resilience\u003c\/i\u003e is a compassionate, comprehensive guide for cancer patients, their families, and caregivers, designed to take the guesswork out of these crucial decisions every step of the way.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more than 35 years, the Cancer Support Community (CSC) has been a trusted resource, demystifying the emotional, physical, financial, and logistical challenges related to cancer. From CSC CEO Kim Thiboldeaux, \u003ci\u003eYour Cancer Road Map\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive guidebook, providing advice and comfort at every point on the cancer journey, from the moment of diagnosis to survivorship and beyond.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eYour Cancer Road Map\u003c\/i\u003e covers hard-to-talk-about topics such as treatment options, finances, how cancer can affect your fertility or sexuality, survivor care, hospice care, and end-of-life planning. In the CSC tradition, the book ensures that people impacted by cancer can live their lives to the fullest and enables them to gain a sense of control during what can be an overwhelming and chaotic time.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow more than ever, patients need the tools to participate fully in their healthcare, and communicate their preferences and priorities to their healthcare team so that they can make the best decisions for themselves and their loved ones while living with the highest possible quality of life.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with incredible personal stories from people who could be your friends or neighbors, as well as celebrities and influencers, plus workbook pages, checklists, recommended resources, and more, \u003ci\u003eYour Cancer Road Map\u003c\/i\u003e will be a powerful companion for anyone with questions about cancer.“A disease as complex as cancer deserves a guidebook as comprehensive as \u003ci\u003eYour Cancer Road Map\u003c\/i\u003e. This candid, accessible approach to navigating cancer is the tonic every cancer patient needs.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eBarak Goodman, acclaimed nonfiction filmmaker and director of \u003ci\u003eCancer: The Emperor of All Maladies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Cancer has affected so many close friends and family members, and they are the inspiration behind my philanthropic commitment to the Cancer Support Community. \u003ci\u003eYour Cancer Road Map\u003c\/i\u003e puts in one place the gold standard of innovative, patient-focused services and guidance that I am proud to have helped expand across the US and to underserved communities.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eBarbara Bradley Baekgaard, cofounder of Vera Bradley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Kim Thiboldeaux is a fierce advocate for people living with cancer . . . \u003ci\u003eYour Cancer Road Map\u003c\/i\u003e is the guide that every cancer patient needs to relieve the stress of diagnosis and provide guidance and companionship throughout the cancer journey.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eLidia Schapira, MD, FASCO, director of the Cancer Survivorship Program at the Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This comprehensive book reflects the intensely personal nature of the cancer experience and is a necessary resource for anyone confronting a cancer diagnosis. There is no one better prepared to give guidance and insight than Kim Thiboldeaux and the Cancer Support Community.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Christ Draft, former NFL player and cofounder of Team Draft, an initiative of the Chris Draft Family Foundation \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The Cancer Support Community, led by Kim for the past 20 years, has been a great friend and partner to American Indians here in Arizona . . . \u003ci\u003eYour Cancer Road Map\u003c\/i\u003e is yet another example of the high quality of their work and their commitment to ensuring ALL people impacted by cancer have access to the highest-quality, culturally adapted cancer care and support.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eLynette Bonar, CEO, Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation\u003c\/b\u003e“Thiboldeaux does a masterful job of explaining complicated, intimidating topics.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Philadelphia Inquirer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A disease as complex as cancer deserves a guidebook as comprehensive as \u003ci\u003eYour Cancer Road Map\u003c\/i\u003e.  This candid, accessible approach to navigating cancer is the tonic every cancer patient needs.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eBarak Goodman, acclaimed nonfiction filmmaker and director of \u003ci\u003eCancer: The Emperor of All Maladies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Cancer has affected so many close friends and family members, and they are the inspiration behind my philanthropic commitment to the Cancer Support Community. \u003ci\u003eYour Cancer Road Map\u003c\/i\u003e puts in one place the gold standard of innovative, patient-focused services and guidance that I am proud to have helped expand across the US and to underserved communities.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eBarbara Bradley Baekgaard, cofounder of Vera Bradley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eYour Cancer Road Map\u003c\/i\u003e is the guide that every cancer patient needs to relieve the stress of diagnosis and provide guidance and companionship throughout the cancer journey.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eLidia Schapira, MD, FASCO, director of the Cancer Survivorship Program at the Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “This comprehensive book reflects the intensely personal nature of the cancer experience and is a necessary resource for anyone confronting a cancer diagnosis. There is no one better prepared to give guidance and insight than Kim Thiboldeaux and the Cancer Support Community.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Christ Draft, former NFL player and cofounder of Team Draft, an initiative of the Chris Draft Family Foundation\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “The Cancer Support Community, led by Kim for the past 20 years, has been a great friend and partner to American Indians here in Arizona . . . \u003ci\u003eYour Cancer Road Map\u003c\/i\u003e is yet another example of the high quality of their work and their commitment to ensuring ALL people impacted by cancer have access to the highest quality, culturally-adapted cancer care and support.” \u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eLynette Bonar, RN, BSN, MBA, FACHE, CEO of Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eKim Thiboldeaux\u003c\/b\u003e is an innovative, internationally recognized leader who has dedicated her career to improving the lives of cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. As the CEO of the Cancer Support Community (CSC), Thiboldeaux oversees a global non-profit network of 175 locations, including 47 CSC and Gilda's Club centers, 10 hospital and clinic-based affiliates, and a multitude of satellite locations that deliver more than $50 million in free support services to patients and families. In addition, CSC administers a toll-free helpline and produces award-winning educational resources that reach more than one million people each year. The Cancer Support Community, formed in 2009 by the merger of The Wellness Community and Gilda's Club, also conducts cutting-edge research on the emotional, psychological, and financial journey of cancer patients. In addition, CSC advocates in Washington, DC and at all levels of government for policies to help individuals whose lives have been disrupted by cancer. Thiboldeaux coauthored \u003ci\u003eReclaiming Your Life After Diagnosis\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Total Cancer Wellness Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, and hosts the award-winning Frankly Speaking About Cancer radio show. She also serves on multiple advisory boards, speaks at leading conferences, and frequently appears in national media outlets. In June 2017, Vice President Joe Biden appointed Thiboldeaux to serve on the Biden Cancer Initiative's Board of Directors.","brand":"BenBella Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302306074853,"sku":"NP9781950665914","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781950665914_bdc8cfcc-7d7d-4f5f-9fc4-81b00ee4b9da.jpg?v=1742926986","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/your-cancer-road-map-isbn-9781950665914","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}