Lisa Sparks (Books)

Lisa Sparks Books

Dr. Lisa Sparks is a distinguished scholar whose extensive work probes the intricate dynamics of communication, especially within the realms of health and aging. Her research critically examines the intersections of provider-patient interactions and family decision-making, with a particular focus on cancer communication science. Sparks' innovative contributions have garnered significant attention, including features in prominent media outlets, underscoring the profound impact of communication on health outcomes and familial support.

Conversing with cancer

268 pages
10 hours of reading

Introduction to conversing with cancer -- Talk, talk: understanding health communication, health literacy, and cancer -- The big C: cancer, culture, and you -- Who's who: your social identity and cancer care -- Citizens of cancer land: cancer communication across a lifetime -- Navigating cancer land: healthcare organizations -- What's up, Doc?: patients and providers in conversation -- Giving care, taking care: caregivers and communication -- How we talk about cancer: metaphors and messaging -- Can you hear me now?: communication, technology, and cancer -- Extending the conversation: a new theoretical model for cancer communication -- Epilogue: mottos moving forward