| Reclaiming Your Life After Diagnosis: The Cancer Support Community Handbook Contributor(s): Thiboldeaux, Kim (Author), Golant, Mitch (Author), Oz, Mehmet (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1936661764 ISBN-13: 9781936661763 Publisher: Benbella Books OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Cancer |
| Dewey: 616.99 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6" W x 9.1" (0.90 lbs) 306 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Comprehensive and Compassionate Approach to Cancer Care Reclaiming Your Life After Diagnosis is packed with incredible information and resources to get you or someone you love through the challenging journey of a cancer diagnosis and treatment. This book accurately and compassionately addresses the physical, emotional, social and practical needs of cancer patients and their support systems. Find out how to: Put an effective support and resource team in place to buffer against the challenges of diagnosis and treatment Build a community to deal with the daunting decisions treatment requires Develop practical, more effective ways to manage side effects Deal with complex emotional issues ranging from the shock of initial diagnosis to creating a living legacy and a meaning-filled life Through powerful, first-person testimony, as well as a plethora of the best tips, evidence-based research, treatment and support information currently available, Reclaiming Your Life After Diagnosis will help cancer patients develop the strength and empowerment they need to stay focused on healing--and to develop the mindset of a survivor. |