After Cancer A Guide To Your New Life

Author : Wendy Schlessel Harpham
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1994-02-10
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780393254464

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After Cancer: A Guide to Your New Life by Wendy Schlessel Harpham Pdf

Having this book on my nightstand is like having an empathetic and wise friend at my side as I chart a new course after cancer treatment. Dr. Harpham blends practical information with the intimate understanding of a veteran. Her book serves as a companion and inspiration on my voyage. —Ellen Hermanson, editor, Networker (National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship Newsletter) This is the first book written by a doctor for the layperson that addresses the medicine, the practical issues, and the psychosocial elements of recovery after cancer treatment. The author a cancer survivor herself, understands that surviving cancer is more than just killing cancer cells and getting through treatment. Patients must deal with the emotional, social, spiritual, and financial fallout of a cancer diagnosis. By helping survivors understand that they can’t go back to where they were before cancer, she liberates them to move forward to a different, “new normal.” Writing in a reader-friendly, question-and-answer format, Dr. Wendy Harpham addresses a wide range of issues realistically yet hopefully. Among them are understanding the medicine of reevaluation, follow-up, and prevention treatment; dealing with the most common physical aftereffects of treatment; learning how to make decisions about work and school; relating to friends and family; helping children deal with parent’s cancer; and coping with the practicalities of living wills and insurance. An important section on post cancer fatigue will be of special interest to patients who find that exhaustion is one of the most difficult problems with which they deal.

Author : Gerald Lemole,Pallav Mehta,Dwight Mckee
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-25
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781623365035

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After Cancer Care by Gerald Lemole,Pallav Mehta,Dwight Mckee Pdf

After the intense experience and range of emotion that comes with surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy (or all three), cancer patients often find themselves with little or no guidance when it comes to their health post-treatment. After Cancer Care is the much-needed authoritative, approachable guide that fills this gap. It includes information on how to maintain physical health—with chapters on epigenetics, nutrition, and exercise—as well as emotional health through stress management techniques. The cutting-edge and growingly popular science of Epigenetics has shown that you are not stuck with your genetic history: your choices in diet, exercise, and even relationships can help determine whether or not your genes promote cancer, and therefore determine your propensity for relapse. Your lifestyle has an effect on the most common types of cancer including breast cancer, prostate cancer, melanoma, endometrial cancer, colon cancer, bladder cancer, and lymphoma. The doctors present easy-to-incorporate lifestyle changes to help you “turn on” hundreds of genes that fight cancer, and “turn off” the ones that encourage cancer, while recommending lifestyle plans to address each type. In addition, they share 34 healthy recipes and tips on staying active and exercising, detoxifying your house and environment, and taking supplements to help prevent relapse. With more than three decades of post-cancer-care experience, Drs. Lemole, Mehta, and McKee break down the science into palatable, practical takeaways so that you can drastically improve your quality of life and enjoy many years of cancer-free serenity.

Author : Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN; AASECT-certified sexuality counselor
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-16
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781442203679

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Surviving After Cancer by Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN; AASECT-certified sexuality counselor Pdf

There are an estimated 10 million cancer survivors in America, and this number continues to grow every day as more effective treatments become available. Survivors and their families often call this phase of living after cancer the 'new normal.' This phase, however, is fraught with emotion, anxiety, fear, and joy, and many survivors and their families are not equipped to deal with these challenges. This book addresses in lively detail these issues, illustrating each with stories of survivors and current studies about survivorship.

Author : Beth Leibson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-04
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781628739671

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The Cancer Survivor Handbook by Beth Leibson Pdf

According to the National Cancer Institute, there are an estimated 13.7 million living Americans who are cancer survivors. The institute expects that number to rise to almost 18 million over the next decade. The Institute of Medicine notes that patients diagnosed with cancer have an estimated 64% chance of surviving five years, up from 50% three decades ago. And most of them have lingering symptoms, both physical and emotional. The Cancer Survivor is a companion and guide for those millions of individuals who are finally done with treatments but are still on the journey to wholeness. Beth Leibson completed her chemotherapy and radiation in 2007. She had beat cancer, but was left with lingering memory issues, exhaustion, depression, pain, and the fear that at any point, the cancer could return. Here she tells the story of how she rebuilt her life, and shares advice from other experts, addressing the emotional, medical, and professional challenges of life after cancer. Here are the questions you’re afraid to ask (“When will my sex drive come back?”), the questions you hadn’t yet considered (“How do I reenter the work force after a ‘break’ of a year or more?”), and those you know you should be thinking about but haven’t had the energy for (“What supplements or alternative therapies should I be taking to regain my strength?”). Warm, honest, and full of sage advice, this is the book Leibson wishes she had had when the nightmare of cancer treatments drew to a close and the overwhelming reality of starting life over again began.

Author : Page Tolbert,Penny Damaskos
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-22
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0763750697

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100 Questions and Answers about Life After Cancer by Page Tolbert,Penny Damaskos Pdf

Providing views from both healthcare professionals and patients, "100 Questions & Answers about Life After Cancer" offers authoritative, practical answers and is an invaluable resource.

Author : Saskia Lightstar
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781788174039

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The Cancer Misfit by Saskia Lightstar Pdf

You've survived cancer treatment - now what? The Cancer Misfit is here to support you when doctors, friends and family have gone 'back to normal' and assumed you can do the same. It's a life raft to help you navigate life after cancer treatment; to help you live better, think better and feel better and show you how to embrace your new future. After the treatment stops it can be difficult to know how to move on, and many survivors feel stuck in limbo between who they used to be before the diagnosis and who they are today. This is how Saskia felt when she was told the treatment was over: she felt like a Cancer Misfit, recovered physically, but mentally and emotionally still healing. Now, Saskia shares the tools that enabled her to become the happiest version of herself she has ever known. In these pages, you'll find the truth - that your best life and most beautiful self was not the person you were before your cancer diagnosis, but the person you are today; that you've become even more powerful because of the hell you went through, and that the greatest chapter of your life is here and now. The Cancer Misfit will introduce you to the person you've become as a consequence of the trauma you endured and help you to embrace your new life after treatment; a life full of confidence, happiness and peace.

Author : Michael Feuerstein,Patricia Findley
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1569243328

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The Cancer Survivor's Guide by Michael Feuerstein,Patricia Findley Pdf

A self-management program for cancer survivors offers counsel on how to take charge of one's physical, mental, and emotional challenges, in a step-by-step reference that makes recommendations for navigating the health-care system, obtaining affordable medication, and managing stress. Original.

Author : Ranjana Srivastava
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781760142100

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After Cancer: Penguin Special by Ranjana Srivastava Pdf

As medical care improves, Australians are surviving cancer in increasing numbers. But there is little information about life post-treatment – what are some common themes and long-term side effects that people can expect to encounter? With warmth and vigour, After Cancer demystifies the aftermath of treatment, delving into what survivorship really entails. Oncologist Dr Ranjana Srivastava also introduces a useful survivorship template. Using available evidence and a good dose of common sense, she outlines how survivors can seize control of their life. By asking the right questions of their providers, survivors can find their way back to clarity. Reviews for Ranjana Srivastava's books 'A moving examination of the way doctors and patients communicate.' The Australian 'Enlightening.' The Age 'A humane treatise exploring the relationship between doctors and their patients.' West Australian

Author : Hester Hill Schnipper, LICSW
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008-11-26
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780307481207

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After Breast Cancer by Hester Hill Schnipper, LICSW Pdf

As women quickly discover, their life when treatment ends is very different from what it was before their diagnosis. Often exhausted, anxious, and emotionally volatile, they are beset by physical discomforts, fearful of intimacy, afraid for their children, worried about recurrence. Anticipating a return to “normalcy,” they discover that the old version of normal no longer applies. There could be no more knowledgeable guide for women embarking on this complicated journey than Hester Hill Schnipper, who is herself both an experienced oncology social worker and a breast cancer survivor. This comprehensive handbook provides jargon-free information on the wide range of practical issues women face as they navigate the journey back to health, including: •Managing physical problems such as fatigue, hot flashes, and aches and pains •Handling relationships: your children, your partner, your parents, your friends. •How to regain emotional and sexual intimacy •Coping with financial and workplace issues •Genetic testing: why, whether, when •How to move beyond the fear of recurrence •And much more This indispensable book will help you rediscover your capacity for joy as you move forward into the future—as a survivor.

Author : Sally Kydd,Dana Rowett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Cancer
ISBN : 0978810805

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Intimacy After Cancer by Sally Kydd,Dana Rowett Pdf

Author : Andy Bertrand
Publisher : 10-10-10 Publishing
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1772774219

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From Illness to Fulfillness by Andy Bertrand Pdf

This book shares my personal story about being diagnosed with cancer and overcoming it. As a cancer survivor, I know that the best person to write a book about defeating the disease is someone who has battled it himself. If you have cancer, your journey may be very similar to my own. The medications, doctors' visits and the emotions might be somewhat similar, but our experiences are probably different. Having ventured through this challenging time, the importance of sharing our awareness about moving past cancer lends itself to an engaging new intention of life. The book discusses the eight stages of a cancer treatment and the subsequent personal transformation that ensues. Upon recognizing the similarities of the two processes you will be surprised at how you manage to follow through with them subconsciously. The quality of your life depends on how you respond to the situations and circumstances you find yourself in. It was a rough ride, but you persevered over cancer. Would you not prefer smoother sailing from here on? How can you rectify the remaining years of your life? From Illness to Fulfillness can be the beacon that guides your voyage into a promising future. In the book you will learn: How overcoming cancer instills a new perspective on life The eight stages of a cancer treatment and transformational change The importance of personal strengths and interests Acceptance is the key to moving forward in life Keep believing: no more tumors, just healthier tomorrows!

Author : Charlotte Libov
Publisher : Humanix Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781630060145

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Cancer Survival Guide by Charlotte Libov Pdf

The Cancer Survival Guide will lead you through what will undoubtedly be the most crucial healthcare decisions you'll ever make. This definite manual to understanding, managing and preventing the diseases offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date information. Rely on the Cancer Survival Guide to address every facet of this illness that not only affects the sufferer's physical well-being and lifestyle, but one whose reverberations are also felt emotionally and spiritually, impacting family, friends, and caregivers alike.

Author : Vicki A. Jackson,David P. Ryan,Michelle D. Seaton
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-16
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781421422343

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Living with Cancer by Vicki A. Jackson,David P. Ryan,Michelle D. Seaton Pdf

Patients at every stage will find Living with Cancer a comprehensive, thoughtful, and accessible guide for navigating the illness and its treatment.

Author : Julie K. Silver
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781421417783

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Before and After Cancer Treatment by Julie K. Silver Pdf

The definitive guide for preparing for—and recovering from—cancer treatment. A twelve-year cancer survivor and oncology rehabilitation specialist, Dr. Julie K. Silver wrote After Cancer Treatment to help others recover from the exhaustion and physical devastation that often follow treatment. This new edition of the book, retitled Before and After Cancer Treatment, describes improved therapies, better delivery of care, holistic care options, and energetics. In covering the benefits of prehabilitation strategies, which improve physical and emotional strength before beginning therapy, the book adds another dimension to the experience of cancer treatment. Dr. Silver fills this survivor-oriented book with exercise and diet recommendations as well as step-by-step instructions for fighting fatigue, monitoring mood, and overcoming setbacks. Readers are encouraged to set balanced goals, take time to heal, and consult both conventional and alternative medicine. Most people will live for many years after their initial cancer diagnosis—often cured or in remission. Some will live with cancer as a chronic condition. The goal is always to live life to the fullest, which means feeling as strong as possible—physically and emotionally. Dr. Silver recommends daring to dream again and preparing for the future. Wherever they are in their own journey with cancer, readers will find here a personal, practical, and powerful guide to recovery.

Author : National Cancer Institute (U.S.)
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-18
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780160947568

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Life after Cancer Treatment: Facing Forward by National Cancer Institute (U.S.) Pdf

Life After Cancer Treatment: Facing Forward is a booklet for people who have completed cancer treatment. This booklet covers your new normal, getting follow-up medical care and how to talk with your doctor, following a survivorship care plan, ways to manage physical changes, body changes and intimacy issues, coping with your feelings, and going back to work. Related products: Caring for the Caregiver: Support for Cancer Caregivers – ePub format only – ISBN: 9780160947520 Children with Cancer: A Guide for Parents -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947537 Coping with Advanced Cancer: Support for People with Cancer -- ePub format only ISBN: 9780160947544 Eating Hints: Before, during and after Cancer Treatment -- ePub format only --ISBN: 9780160947551 Pain Control: Support for People with Cancer -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947575 Radiation Therapy and You: Support for People with Cancer --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947582 Surgery Choice for Women with DCIS and Breast Cancer -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947599 Taking Part in Cancer Research Studies --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947605 Understanding Breast Changes: A Health Guide for Women --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947612 Understanding Cervical Changes: A Health Guide for Women -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947629 When Cancer Returns: Support for People with Cancer -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947636 When Someone You Love Has Advanced Cancer: Support for Caregivers --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947643 When Someone You Love Has Completed Cancer Treatment: Facing Forward --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947650 When Someone You Love Is Being Treated for Cancer: Support for Caregivers --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947667 When Your Brother or Sister Has Cancer: A Guide for Teens --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947674 When Your Parent Has Cancer: A Guide for Teens -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947681