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The Cancer Survivor´s Companion: Practical ways to cope with your feelings after cancer
Lucy Atkins
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Description for The Cancer Survivor´s Companion: Practical ways to cope with your feelings after cancer
Paperback. The first UK book to look in depth at cancer survivorship, covering physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of growing number of readers. 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. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 19. Weight in Grams: 196.
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
202g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780749954901
SKU
V9780749954901
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Lucy Atkins
Dr Frances Goodhart is an NHS consultant clinical psychologist with twenty years' experience of working with individuals and families who are coping with life-threatening illnesses. She worked for several years as a Macmillan Consultant Clinical Psychologist in Oncology and Palliative Care. Lucy Atkins is a well known health journalist.
Reviews for The Cancer Survivor´s Companion: Practical ways to cope with your feelings after cancer
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
Nursing Standard
As a GP, I wish I could write a prescription for this book for every single person who has ever confronted and then survived cancer. The emotional fallout and psychological ... Read more
Nursing Standard
As a GP, I wish I could write a prescription for this book for every single person who has ever confronted and then survived cancer. The emotional fallout and psychological ... Read more