I Never Signed Up for This! An Upfront Guide to Dealing With Cancer at a Young Age

A must-read for any child/young adult diagnosed with cancer, a childhood cancer survivor, or the family and friends of someone battling cancer. Written by a childhood cancer survivor, the book lives up to its title, with its refreshingly candid approach to battling cancer at a young age. The author details her own diagnosis with cancer, and how every aspect of her life was altered as a result of the disease. I Never Signed Up for This! delivers much-needed information for young cancer patients, everything from returning to school, to dealing with parents and doctors, to losing your hair as a result of chemotherapy. This book delves into delicate topics such as the fear of death, to the difficulty of accepting cancer at such a young age. Strumpf's upbeat attitude and passion for life shines through her writing, and serves as an inspiration for children and young adults battling cancer.Strumpf, Katie is the author of 'I Never Signed Up for This! An Upfront Guide to Dealing With Cancer at a Young Age', published 2006 under ISBN 9781424156115 and ISBN 1424156114.