Getting On With Cancer
Published on 17. April 2018
87 pages
978-1-874439-66-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book is designed to support people like Veronica, who become unwell and are diagnosed as having cancer. In this story, Veronica visits her GP, who refers her to a hospital consultant. She has a chest X-ray and then is admitted to hospital for an operation. After the operation, the consultant tells Veronica that she has cancer, but that "it's not all bad news", some cancers can be cured. She goes on to receive radiotherapy and then chemotherpay sessions. After the chemotherapy has finished, Veronica feels better. She is glad the treatment is finished. She hopes the cancer is cured. The story is divided into different sections highlighting the different experiences that cancer patients may have.
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Content
- Intro
- Pictures
- Falling ill
- Seeing a specialist and having an x-ray
- In hospital
- Radiotherapy
- Chemotherapy
- Supporting information
- Who is this book for
- Getting on with Cancer
- How to read Getting on with Cancer
- Storyline
- It's not all bad news by Veronica Donaghey
- Guide for supporters
- Some medical words explained
- Guide for health and other professionals
- Useful resources
- Related titles in the Books Beyond Words series
- Authors
- Beyond Words publications and training
- Copyright information
