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44 and a Half Choices You Can Make If You Have Cancer Sheila Dainow

44 and a Half Choices You Can Make If You Have Cancer By Sheila Dainow

44 and a Half Choices You Can Make If You Have Cancer by Sheila Dainow

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This title provides a combination of practical and emotional advice for patients and those close to them about how to cope with a diagnosis of cancer and its aftermath.

44 and a Half Choices You Can Make If You Have Cancer Summary

44 and a Half Choices You Can Make If You Have Cancer: How to Take Control of Your Illness by Sheila Dainow

'44 1/2 Choices You Can Make If You Have Cancer' is a different and special kind of book for cancer sufferers, their relatives, friends and carers. It is a guide to the emotional and practical problems which arise for people going through cancer. To be used and dipped into whenever needed, it gives you choices when it seems there are none and the prospects look bleak. The tone of '44 1/2 Choices' is light and inspirational, realistic and down-to-earth. It will take you through the difficult times at every stage of the illness: pre-diagnosis, diagnosis, treatment, and after. Complementary to other books on cancer, it is a personal, non-medical guide to make life easier for all who are faced with cancer. It is a constant companion on hand for whenever the going gets tough.

About Sheila Dainow

Sheila Dainow is the author of nine published books and is a counsellor, supervisor and trainer. She is the mother of Jo Wright and has direct experience of supporting loved ones through serious illness. Jo Wright and Vicki Golding are both cancer sufferers. Jo was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1997 and is still working through the aftermath of her successful treatment. She is a Home Care manager for a local authority and is a coordinator for Ovacome, the UK ovarian cancer charity. Vicki Golding is a social-work consultant. After a mastectomy in 1992 she set up the first workplace cancer support group in the UK and is a member of Cancer Life.

Table of Contents

Section 1 Pre-diagnosis: "have I? haven't I?" - move out of limbo; being afraid does not mean you are helpless; to tell or not to tell; to read or not to read; testing times; don't stop. Section 2 Diagnosis: "I have it" - on hearing the big "C"; not understanding everything doesn't men you're stupid; now might be the time for surfing and reading; second opinion?; let yourself feel what you feel; when all else fails try scream therapy!; sometimes you'll feel up - sometimes you'll feel down; who needs to know?; other people's reactions; you are not alone; can a counsellor help?; when panic rules!; being afraid you are going to die doesn't mean you can't live now! Section 3 Treatment: "I'm going through it" - C stands for more that cancer; the world of hospital; coming home from hospital; appearances can change; needing help is not a weakness; the world of work; priorities and worries; families can be fragile; take you partner along; friends and neighbours; know your limits; when in doubt, cry!; or laugh!; keep a journal; a little of what you fancy; believe what you believe. Section 4 The aftermath: "what happens now?" - on your own?; the world of check-ups; stepping into your future; you can be strong; stop looking for blame; genes - to test or not to test; time to take stock; do you want to make changes?; celebrate your living; our last word.

Additional information

GOR006219486
9780717132225
0717132226
44 and a Half Choices You Can Make If You Have Cancer: How to Take Control of Your Illness by Sheila Dainow
Sheila Dainow
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Gill
2001-04-14
208
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