Getting on With Cancer - Couverture souple

Donaghey, Veronica; Bernal, Jane; Tuffrey-Wijne, Irene; Hollins, Sheila

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1901242846 ISBN 13 : 9781901242843

Editeur : Books Beyond Words, 2002

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

'This book deals honestly with the unpleasant side of treatment, surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. It is in a highly accessible format and is ideal for a person with a learning disability to read through with their supporter.' --Women's Health. Sept/Oct 2003

'Getting on with Cancer is based upon the story of Veronica Donaghy, a woman with Down's Syndrome who was diagnosed with lymphoma, and includes her personal story, written in her own words. The book shows her having surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and deals honestly with unpleasant aspects of treatment, including side effects and anxieties.' --cancer Care News. Royal College of Nursing. 2003

'We have found that the pictures help people with learning disabilities talk about their experiences and feelings around cancer.' --Breast Cancer Care News. 2003

Présentation de l'éditeur

When Veronica's doctor told her she had cancer, she was confused and terrified. Then he told her some cancers can be cured. The book shows Veronica (who has Down's Syndrome) having radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery and deals honetly with the unpleasant side of treatment. It is meant as a counselling tool for use by anyone working with people who have cancer. The book ends on a positive note.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Books Beyond Words
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1901242846
• ISBN 13: 9781901242843
• Reliure: Couverture à spirales
• Illustrateur: Webb Beth
• Nombre de pages: 72
• Éditeur: Hollins Sheila
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible