Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-210) and index.
Contents
On treatment -- Off treatment -- Living with advanced cancer -- The psychology part: how can you manage all of this?
Summary
A cancer diagnosis has more than physical effects; it can cause a torrent of unexpected, unfamiliar emotions felt by both the patient and those who care for them. The Cancer Companion is a compassionate, down-to-earth guide for those navigating these difficult and complex emotions. It takes psychological interventions shown to be appropriate and helpful in the management of cancer-related distress and provides an effective framework for patients and their loved ones to be able to apply these interventions in their own lives.