Click the 'View this item online' link above to view the recording of this What's On session webinar:Dr Wendy Vanselow discusses the effects of cancer treatment on body image, self esteem and sexuality after cancer, as well as support available. This presentation was held at Counterpart Resource Centre on Wednesday 20 September 2017.
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Author Kaye Nutman volunteers in a wig room, working with chemotherapy patients. She became interested in scarves and headwraps from the point of view of those patients, but then noticed beautiful wraps worn for fashion, health, cultural and religious reasons, and became fascinated. This book is a collection of practical instructions, photographs and illustrations, showing
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Photographs of breast reconstructions showing great diversity and spirit!
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Chapters: From fear to fact – diagnosis, decision making Where to from here? – support; work issues A place of peace within – spirituality, relaxation, visualisation, meditation The company of women – support groups Good eating – what to eat and drink Reach for recovery – treatment and side effects Dealing with recurrence – living
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Contains: What about my family history by Prof Judy Kirk; Effective communication and body image by Kim Hobbs
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Four women's stories, told with honesty and a sense of humour, of how they survived breast cancer by treating it as a "life embracing" experience. Dated 2002, so be aware that some medical information might be out of date.
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A compassionate guide to physical, social, and psychological recovery after a mastectomy. Covers: surgery and its aftermath; exercises for regaining flexibility and strength; options for bras, prostheses and swimwear, including how to modify these items to suit your personal needs; treatment for phantom pain; sexuality and intimacy; reconstructive surgeries; and common psychological conditions that may
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The Peer Support Volunteers understood my fears, the stress of navigating a cancer diagnosis and they are brilliant at answering questions and empathising.
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