Debra Carr-Elsing
The Capital Times, 10/16/2007
... After interviewing more than 200 patients and their families, as well as hospital chaplains, doctors and nurses, Gruman wrote a book, "AfterShock: What To Do When The Doctor Gives You -- Or Someone You Love -- A Devastating Diagnosis" (Walker & Co., 2007; paperback, $16.95). She will talk about her new book and how to move forward during a medical crisis at a free community presentation Thursday night at Monona Terrace.
"Every year, thousands of Americans get terrible medical news about cancer, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis, ALS and other life-altering diseases, and they have to absorb this information into lives that are pretty full already," Gruman says.
Besides that, in the few weeks after a devastating diagnosis, there's no time in your life when it's more important to really understand your options, Gruman adds. In her book, she offers suggestions to help families navigate that journey.
"People are very resilient, and they should know that the intense sense of loss and despair that they feel when they first get bad medical news will not last forever," Gruman says. "They will be able to return to a life that's rich with possibility." ...
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