Living with the Long-Term Effects of Cancer : Acknowledging Trauma and Other Emotional Challenges.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Galgut, Dr Cordelia, author.

Contributor:

Bourgeois, Louise, illustrator.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cancer--Patients.

Cancer.

Cancer--Psychological aspects.

Cancer--Treatment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (210 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing (UK), 2025.

Place of Publication:

London : Jessica Kingsley Publisher, 2020.

System Details:

text file HTML

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Intro

LIVING WITH THELONG-TERM EFFECTS OF CANCER

CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1 - Why is this book needed?

Chapter 2 - Why do we struggle to accept that long-term effects exists?

Chapter 3 - Dread of getting more cancer

Chapter 4 - More long-term esffects, physical and emotional

Chapter 5 - Relationships and cancer

Chapter 6 - Work and cancer

Chapter 7 - Interviews with a nurse and three doctors

Chapter 8 - If only: the experoence after treatment for male cancers

Chapter 9 - The way forward

APPENDIX - Mitzi's story: anal and breast cancer

Glossary

References

Resources

Index

Blank Page.

ISBN:

9781805014713

1805014714

9781784508395

178450839X

OCLC:

1130014156