Table of Contents
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Chapter 1: Ramenomics.
Resources: Health Insurance and Financial Guidance.
Chapter 2: When G-d Things Happen To Sick People.
Resources: Spiritual Questions, Critical Paperwork.
Chapter 3: Single.
Resources: Dating, Cancer Sex Ed, Body Image, Relationships.
Chapter 4: Human Spectacles.
Resources: Clinical Trials, Family Matters.
Chapter 5: Malignant and Indignant.
Resources: Employment Issues, Peer Support.
Chapter 6: Something in the Air.
Resources: Cancer and the Environment, Building Support Systems.
Chapter 7: Mortality Bites.
Resources: ‘Out’ Patient, End-of-Life Issues.
Chapter 8: The Myth of Eternal Optimism.
Resources: Emotional Support, Coping With Pain.
Chapter 9: It Girl.
Resources: Young Adult Caregivers, Student Life.
Chapter 10: The Fix.
Resources: Working the System.
Chapter 11: Off The Map.
Resources: Alternative Medicine, Body and Mind.
Chapter 12: Naked In the Streets.
Resources: Making a Difference.
Chapter 13: Fluke.
Resources: Conducting Research, Fertility and Adoption.
Epilogue: Alphaville.
Index.