{"title":"Bob Riter","description":"\u003cp\u003eBOB RITER is a cancer survivor and advocate who served as Executive Director of the Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes in Ithaca, New York, and later as a patient advocate within Cornell University’s Physical Sciences and Oncology Center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRiter received the 2006 Innovation in Breast Cancer Research and Education Award in the health professional category from the New York State Innovation in Breast Cancer Research and Education Program. He holds a master’s degree in health services administration from the University of Michigan and attended Oberlin College. His writing on cancer has appeared in the \u003cem\u003eIthaca Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCR Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen not writing, Riter draws on his experience as a breast cancer survivor, diagnosed in 1996 at the age of 40. That personal history informs his work as an advocate within the cancer community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBob lives in Ithaca, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBob Riter’s books are published by Hunter House, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"when-your-life-is-touched-by-cancer","title":"When Your Life Is Touched by Cancer: Practical Advice and Insights for Patients, Professionals, and Those Who Care","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe best path through cancer is different for each individual. A cancer survivor himself, Bob Riter addresses the issues that accompany a cancer diagnosis. His suggestions follow the cancer-patient experience, from initial diagnosis through treatment and posttreatment, with a special section devoted to supporting others with cancer. In short, clear sections, Riter addresses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to have conversations about cancer with friends, family and doctors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaking the news to parents and children, including tips on what to say\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparating what can be done from what should be done\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConventional, complementary and alternative treatment options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe often-difficult period when treatment ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen Your Life is Touched by Cancer\u003c\/em\u003e is also a valuable resource for everyone who cares about a cancer patient and wants to learn ways to support them while dealing with their own emotions. Doctors, too, will benefit from the insights on doctor-patient interactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to be picked up and read as needed,\u003cem\u003e When Your Life is Touched by Cancer \u003c\/em\u003eis a resource you can turn to in moments of crisis or calm, when you are looking for immediate comfort or the tools to move forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0897936795\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780897936798\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Bob Riter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43215037235416,"sku":"9780897936798","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43215037268184,"sku":"9781630266790","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780897936798_FC_mockup_v2_1738755688_a04a6f4c-e7b3-4458-b370-a2bce21d41f4.jpg?v=1791009017"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-bob-riter.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}