The Cancer Survivor's Companion: Practical ways to cope with your feelings after cancer - Brossura

Atkins, Lucy; Goodhart, Dr Frances

Brossura

ISBN 10: 074995485X ISBN 13: 9780749954857

Casa editrice: Piatkus, 2011

Riassunto

Coping with life after cancer can be tough. The idea that the end of successful treatment brings relief and peace just isn't true for countless survivors. Many feel unexpectedly alone, worried and adrift. You're supposed to be getting your life 'back on track' but your life has changed. You have changed.

With reassurance and understanding, Dr Frances Goodhart and Lucy Atkins help readers deal with the emotional fallout of cancer whether it's days, months or years since the treatment ended. Drawing on Dr Goodhart's extensive experience working in the NHS with cancer survivors, this guide is packed with practical and simple self-help tools to tackle issues such as worry and anxiety, depression and low mood, anger, low self-esteem and body image, relationships and sex, fatigue, sleep and relaxation.

If you are a cancer survivor, this book will support you every step of the way. If you are supporting a loved one, friend, colleague or your patient, this is a vital read.

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Recensione

Sensitively addresses the on-going issues that so many people face when moving forward after treatment. Importantly, it enables readers to see that they are not alone in their experience (Emma Pennery, Clinical Director, Breast Cancer Care)

A practical, down-to-earth and empowering book for anyone affected by cancer (Laura Lee, Chief Executive, Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres)

The essential companion to all of those who have suffered from cancer (Professor Iain McNeish, Consultant Medical Oncologist, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London)

A wonderful book . . . not only full of excellent advice but advice given in the clearest and most practical way (Sir Peter Stothard, Editor Of The Times Literary Supplement And Patron Of The Neuroendocrine Tumour Patient Foundation)

An enormously readable and practical guide which will be invaluable in helping people coming through the storm of cancer (Geraldine Mynors, Development Director Of The Patient Information Forum)

Practical, easy-to-follow ideas and information that you won't necessarily find on any one website, and that can help you feel more in control and less a victim . . . a much needed, down-to-earth and valuable book (Trisha Goddard, TV Presenter)

A diagnosis of cancer, its treatment and the aftermath can make you feel like a lot of control over your life has been taken away. Reading the practical words of advice in this book may be your first step towards taking that control back (Dr W. Nicholas Haining, B.M., B. Ch. Assistant Professor Of Pediatrics, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute And Harvard Medical School)

a book of genuine practical value . . . a useful source of support for anyone struggling after they complete treatment . . . a worthwhile read for any clinician, friend, or family member (Lancet Oncology)

a useful library resource for primary care nurses, and patients and families would benefit from owning a copy for its supportive approach (Primary Health Care)

Descrizione del libro

Winner of the 2012 Best Health Book category in the Guild of Health Writers Awards this is the first UK book to look in depth at cancer survivorship and its emotional fallout. Government statistics indicate around 2 million people in the UK survive for at least 5 years post diagnosis and this figure is set to increase. This book will be an invaluable resource.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Piatkus
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 074995485X
• ISBN 13: 9780749954857
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 288