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The Cancer Survivor's Companion
WINNER OF THE BEST HEALTH BOOK CATEGORY IN THE GUILD OF HEALTH WRITERS HEALTH WRITING AWARDS 2012
HIGHLY COMMENDED IN THE POPULAR MEDICINE CATEGORY AT THE BMA MEDICAL BOOK AWARDS 2012
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.
HIGHLY COMMENDED IN THE POPULAR MEDICINE CATEGORY AT THE BMA MEDICAL BOOK AWARDS 2012
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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Reviews
An enormously readable and practical guide which will be invaluable in helping people coming through the storm of cancer
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
The essential companion to all of those who have suffered from cancer
A practical, down-to-earth and empowering book for anyone affected by cancer
A wonderful book . . . not only full of excellent advice but advice given in the clearest and most practical way
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
This excellent guide offers simple, practical ways to tackle worries, exhaustion, anger and depression . . . as well as simple but effective self-help exercises and tips throughout
a useful library resource for primary care nurses, and patients and families would benefit from owning a copy for its supportive approach
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
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