Teenagers Face to Face with Cancer

About the Book

Sixteen teenagers, 15 of whom have or had cancer, talk openly about their experiences with the disease— from the physical difficulties of coping with treatment to the emotional trauma that can be as painful as the illness itself.

“An important, heartfelt, honest book that demonstrates clearly how having cancer changes young people— and how from such trouble can emerge such strength.”
—Starred Review: Booklist, January 1987

About the Author

Karen Gravelle, Ph.D., M.S.W., is a freelance writer and photographer specializing in books for teenagers. She has written on numerous medical topics. Bertram A. John, Ph.D., is a psychologist at Catholic Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, where he is responsible for staff training.