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.

Guidance, organization, and timely ìinsiderî tips to help your breast cancer treatment and recovery go as smoothly and successfully as possible. Filled with the best-of-the-best advice from the available research, leading doctors, breast cancer survivors, and Nancy Sokolowskiís 30 years as one of the countryís most respected and sought after breast health specialists, The Breast Cancer Companion is a step-by-step guide to assist you in mounting a smart, organized, and ultimately successful battle with breast cancer. Helping you stay well-organized and well-informed, this essential companion includes health information, tips, and resources, plus provides ample space and encouragement to record questions, thoughts and feelings, doctor's appointments, medications, and contact information for the oncology team and others. Youíll find: A calendar to plan and manage your schedule A directory to organize important contacts Questions to ask your medical team Tips and advice from breast cancer survivors Ample space to reflect on your experience A list of resources and breast cancer-related organizations With The Breast Cancer Companion at your side, youíll have the peace of mind, time, and energy to focus on what matters most: staying well and achieving a healthy outcome.

According to the National Cancer Institute, there are an estimated 13.7 million living Americans who are cancer survivors. The institute expects that number to rise to almost 18 million over the next decade. The Institute of Medicine notes that patients diagnosed with cancer have an estimated 64% chance of surviving five years, up from 50% three decades ago. And most of them have lingering symptoms, both physical and emotional. The Cancer Survivor is a companion and guide for those millions of individuals who are finally done with treatments but are still on the journey to wholeness. Beth Leibson completed her chemotherapy and radiation in 2007. She had beat cancer, but was left with lingering memory issues, exhaustion, depression, pain, and the fear that at any point, the cancer could return. Here she tells the story of how she rebuilt her life, and shares advice from other experts, addressing the emotional, medical, and professional challenges of life after cancer. Here are the questions you’re afraid to ask (“When will my sex drive come back?”), the questions you hadn’t yet considered (“How do I reenter the work force after a ‘break’ of a year or more?”), and those you know you should be thinking about but haven’t had the energy for (“What supplements or alternative therapies should I be taking to regain my strength?”). Warm, honest, and full of sage advice, this is the book Leibson wishes she had had when the nightmare of cancer treatments drew to a close and the overwhelming reality of starting life over again began.

"Jenny Peterson is a breast cancer survivor. Her long road through cancer treatment was hard, emotional, and often deeply depressing. The one thing that pulled her out of the darkness was her desire to be able to garden again. Peterson credits her garden with clearing her mental fog and overcoming her depression, physical limitations, and pain. [Her book] explores the therapeutic benefits of this vital 'earth connection'"--Amazon.com.

This 2-in-1 Edition includes The Good Cancer Book PLUS Companion Journal.In her breakout book, The Good Cancer, Dr. Marla Friedman revealed her life's journey with cancer. Each chapter provided stories of survival and healing along with easy to implement tips compiled and organized into this companion journal. When you buy this book, you'll find pages organized and ready for you to journal through every part of the process from the initial diagnosis to preparing for surgery. There are also pages for keeping track of medication, second opinions, diagnoses; as well as, favorite recipes, exercises, meal prep etc. For more than 16 years, Dr. Friedman has been educating cancer patients about taking control of their own healing process. She founded the South Florida Thyroid Cancer Survivor's Association (ThyCa) after she was diagnosed and couldn't find a support group specific to her own cancer. In 2015 Marla was diagnosed with cancer yet again. A diagnosis of breast cancer was shocking and led to surgeries and treatment. Dr. Marla Friedman is a full-time professor of business and entrepreneurship. She is a best-selling Amazon author and national speaker on cancer topics. Marla is a founding member of Lighthouse Dragons SOS, a dragon boat team for breast cancer survivors based in Jupiter, FL.

This easy to read, visually engaging journal features wisdom from survivors, and lessons and journaling prompts that provide emotional support that encourages communication among family members. It reduces stress, isolation and loneliness in newly diagnosed and on-treatment patients by providing real world emotional support in conjunction with medical treatment and allows patients to privately explore emotions at their own pace.

The Cancer Journey Companion: Tips, Tools, and Strategies for Thriving Through Cancer Treatment" is a comprehensive guide for individuals facing cancer treatment. The book offers practical tips, tools, and strategies to help readers navigate the physical and emotional challenges of cancer treatment. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, finding support from loved ones and healthcare providers, managing stress and anxiety, and communicating with your medical team. It also includes information on financial assistance and navigating the healthcare system, as well as strategies for managing side effects and maximizing quality of life during treatment. Written by experienced healthcare professionals and cancer survivors, "The Cancer Journey Companion" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to thrive during cancer treatment and beyond. It provides a supportive and empowering guide to help readers take an active role in their care and find hope and resilience throughout their cancer journey. Purchase your copy immediately to have a companion you can turn to easily.

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