Singing the Life: The Story of a Family Living in the Shadow of Cancer --2008 publication.
Elizabeth Bryan
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Description for Singing the Life: The Story of a Family Living in the Shadow of Cancer --2008 publication.
Paperback. As a result of a genetically-transmitted gene, all 3 Bryan sisters, Felicity, Elizabeth and Bunny have had cancer. As the gene also has a dominant inheritance, half of their family members can be expected to carry it. This book describes their experience of this disease. It tells of the shocks and dilemmas that come with diagnosis and treatment. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: BTP; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 228.
As a result of a genetically-transmitted gene, all three Bryan sisters, Felicity, Elizabeth and Bunny have had cancer. And, unusually, each of them suffered a different cancer; ovarian, breast and pancreatic. As the gene also has a dominant inheritance, half of their family members can be expected to carry it. Now, in a personal and deeply affecting memoir, Elizabeth writes of her family's extraordinary experience of this dreadful disease.
Writing not only as a daughter, sister and aunt of those afflicted and bereaved by cancer, but as a sufferer herself, she will tell of the shocks, sadnesses, dilemmas ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Vermilion London
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780091917166
SKU
KNW0007942
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Elizabeth Bryan
Elizabeth Bryan was a cancer sufferer but also a doctor. She nursed her father and one sister through the terminal stages of cancer and supported another sister and her husband in their experiences of cancer. She was a paediatrician specialising in twins and as president of the International Society of Twin Studies worked closely with geneticists. She also worked as ... Read more
Reviews for Singing the Life: The Story of a Family Living in the Shadow of Cancer --2008 publication.
A candid, moving account
The Times
A unique insight into the disease told from the perspective of a doctor, patient and carer with remarkable optimism.
Yorkshire Post
I felt humbled by [her] courage, openness and perceptions in recounting [her] own and [her] family's experiences. [Her] book will be so important for those who live with inherited ... Read more
The Times
A unique insight into the disease told from the perspective of a doctor, patient and carer with remarkable optimism.
Yorkshire Post
I felt humbled by [her] courage, openness and perceptions in recounting [her] own and [her] family's experiences. [Her] book will be so important for those who live with inherited ... Read more