Coping with the Psychological Effects of Cancer
Published on 18. March 2010
128 pages
978-1-84709-183-3 (ISBN)
Description
Cancer affects more than one in three of us. Until recently, the emphasis has been on battling cancer physically. Today, there is increasing recognition of the emotional aspect of having cancer, and survivorship and its issues are hot topics. This book tackles a sensitive subject in an upfront and practical way that acknowledges the uncomfortable and painful emotions associated with cancer.
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Robert Bor | Carina Eriksen | Ceilidh Stapelkamp
Coping with the Psychological Effects of Cancer
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03/2010
Sheldon Press
€31.15
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Robert Bor
Content
- Intro
- Contents
- 1
- Introduction and overview
- 2
- The emotional impact of cancer
- 3
- Regaining control
- 4
- Coping with distressing thoughts and feelings
- 5
- Changing unhelpful behaviours
- 6
- Learning to relax
- 7
- Enhancing family relationships
- 8
- In sickness and in health - the impact of cancer on couple relationships
- 9
- Coping with advanced and terminal illness
- 10
- Being 'a patient' and working with healthcare professionals
- Further reading
- Useful addresses and finance
- Postscript
- Notes
- Search terms
