Living with the Long-Term Effects of Cancer - Couverture souple

Galgut, Cordelia

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1785924621 ISBN 13 : 9781785924620

Editeur : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020

Synopsis

Challenging a number of myths about living long term with or after cancer, this book offers new insights by delving into areas that are not usually spoken about.

Written from a dual perspective- that of a psychologist who had breast cancer and who copes with the long-term effects of treatment - the book contests the assumption that the afflicted person will simply 'get better' or 'move through' to a better situation. Emotional and physical side-effects can worsen over time and people living beyond or with cancer often endure a mismatch between expectations and reality, because they have been told that life would be easier than it actually is. This can leave both those suffering longer term and those close to them confused and unprepared.

Including testimonies with people who have had a cancer diagnosis and people in the medical profession, the book signposts ways that professionals may help and offers prompts for friends and relatives to have useful and open conversations with the person affected. It gives voice to many people who feel that their suffering is disputed and diminished by the prevailing narrative around recovery.

Galgut includes discussion on relationships, work, trauma, fear of recurrence and the role of therapy. Giving an unflinchingly honest perspective, Living with the Long-Term Effects of Cancer sheds light on these struggles, in the belief that bringing this conversation to the forefront is key to improving life for those who are affected by cancer and who suffer longer term from its effects.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Dr Cordelia Galgut is a registered counselling psychologist in private practice. She was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer 13 years ago and has authored a number of works on its effects, both physical and psychological. She lives in London, UK.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1785924621
• ISBN 13: 9781785924620
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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