Mountain In My Heart

The diary of a teenage girl with cancer

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

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A Mountain in my Heart provides an extraordinary insight into a teenage girl's journey on being unexpectedly diagnosed, with an exceptionally rare cancer. From the Welsh Mountains the author diarises the pre- and post-diagnosis of a cardiac sarcoma, alongside providing extensive research and insight which will help educate and support both Medical Professionals and families with children undergoing treatment.From walking up the mountains as part of her Duke of Edinburgh expedition award, the author progresses through her journey as she navigates hospitals across the UK whilst undergoing the effects of major open-heart surgery, chemotherapy, radiation treatment and everything in between. The author portrays a remarkable resilience of human spirit and writes with humour and honesty.There is currently no other book written by a young person that provides such an in depth, open and true reflection of a cancer diagnosis and journey. The author had foresight and fortitude to fill this gap with the intent to help others and raise money for charities. This is a truly remarkable testament and legacy.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2023-12-01
Mått140 x 216 x 7 mm
Vikt170 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor102
FörlagThe Choir Press
ISBN9781789634112

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Rosie Jarman was a regular, fit and active 14-year-old teenager before she unexpectedly became unwell. She endured a gruelling 9 month's intensive cancer treatment following major open-heart surgery, with almost every side effect and complication associated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatment.Rosie's experience and resilience provided her with an invaluable insight she wanted to use, to help others. She recorded her journey so she could support Medical Professionals to learn about her condition, and other young people going through cancer treatment.The sale of this book is to create awareness and raise funds for charity in accordance with Rosie's wishes.

Introduction; Before diagnosis; Dear Diary; Blood clot; First hospital stay; The big surgery; Diagnosed; First PICC line; First chemotherapy; Goodbye hair; My pre-assessment for proton beam therapy; Last week of chemo; End of treatment; My first proton; Throbbing hell; End of proton beam therapy; Coming home; 2nd diagnosis; Sarcomas; Treatment side effects; My Cancer; Cardiac tumours; High Grade Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma; My treatment plan; Chemo Tips; Hospital Packing List; Thrombosis; Cancer Research Star Awards; Beads of Courage; More Tubes Than Human; Before/After Surgery:; During Treatment:; Dictionary; Thank You (charities); References; Acknowledgements

I found myself smiling and laughing at points, which I didn't expect to do. It gave me such an in-depth view of what happens on this journey, it is so powerful. Rosie writes beautifully. Trish Gray. Patient and Public engagement specialist, Evelina Children's hospital; Rosie has bravely shared the story of her journey through treatment. There is a striking sense of calm and an important message that it can be the little things that have the most impact on a patient's experience. Dr Kate Wright, Medical Director; There are moments when it really stops you in your tracks. Brave, generous and so clearly written. Rosie has created a legacy that will be so supportive to others undergoing such frightening and difficult treatments - and for those around them. Lynn Clausen, Educator.