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An Angel at My Side: Surviving Leukemia Through Love »

Book cover image of An Angel at My Side: Surviving Leukemia Through Love by Frances M. Schindler

Authors: Frances M. Schindler
ISBN-13: 9780595175994, ISBN-10: 0595175996
Format: Paperback
Publisher: iUniverse, Incorporated
Date Published: April 2001
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Frances M. Schindler

Book Synopsis

An inspiring, positive approach to surviving leukemia, a bone marrow transplant and severe Graft Versus Host Disease.

An Angel at My Side brings with it a powerful and inspiring message to any person faced with a critical illness, either of themselves or a loved one. Having been diagnosed twice with leukemia, Frances Schindler has faced inconceivable odds and challenges with courage, humor and unmistakable honesty. Portrayed within is the will of a warrior as she fights for her life. The reader will share in the journey of bone marrow transplant, toxic drug induced psychosis, numerous infections and illness, and a continuing battle with severe Graft Versus Host Disease. Schindler attributes her victory to faith, a positive attitude, and her own special angel.

Susan Derozier

One can't read this story without being lifted by its message, and inspired by a woman's capacity to forgive and love.

Table of Contents

Introductionix
Chapter 1Shock and Denial1
Chapter 2Hospital Routines11
Chapter 3Homeward Bound21
Chapter 4Life Goes On29
Chapter 5The Leukemia Is Back36
Chapter 6Bone Marrow Transplant42
Chapter 7The Journey Begins55
Chapter 8Reality Sets In65
Chapter 9Severe GVHD of the Skin74
Chapter 10Total Misery84
Chapter 11Strange Encounters of the Third Kind91
Chapter 12To Paradise and then Hell101
Chapter 13Deep Depression and Frustration Set In113
Chapter 14Five-Year Survival125
Chapter 15Healing the Mind, Body, and Soul133
A Donor's Message141
Epilogue145
List of Resources147
Supplement Therapies149
Photos151

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