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In My Hands: Compelling Stories from a Surgeon and His Patients Fighting Cancer cover
Young Adults · Ages 13+

In My Hands: Compelling Stories from a Surgeon and His Patients Fighting Cancer

by Steven A. Curley MD FACS

Age rating: Ages 13+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A surgeon shares compelling stories of patients battling cancer, highlighting their resilience and the human side of medical treatment.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

30/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore20

Medical procedures and the effects of cancer are described.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the author or patients.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The realities of terminal illness are discussed.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes or magic are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview is humanistic, focusing on medical science and resilience.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Patients and the surgeon display immense courage facing illness.

Faith & Hope0

The story does not focus on Christian faith or practice.

Love & Friendship60

Compassion and care are shown between doctor and patients.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Hope and perseverance are emphasized in difficult times.

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