Author Gwendoline Smith is a Clinical Psychologist from Auckland who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. In this book she provides support and information on the physical, emotional and psychological experiences of breast cancer. Includes diagnosis, treatment, who to tell and how, lesbian relationships, children, mental health issues and the benefits of humour in
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Well known Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) expert, Russ Harris, teaches us how to cope with unexpected and upsetting life events, and how to thrive despite them.
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Deborah James was a young woman, working as a deputy head teacher in the UK and mother of two children, when she was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer. In this book she draws on her own experiences to provide suggestions for coping with diagnosis, treatment and living well with advanced (also known as metastatic
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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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When Geelong author Sue Mackey had her own personal experience of triple-negative breast cancer she used positive psychology strategies to help her cope. Here she shares these strategies including stress management, controlling thoughts, dealing with fear and adopting gratitude. Easy to read, with lots of practical advice.
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Andrea Fairbairn has written the book she wanted to read while she was going through chemotherapy. She wanted to read real life experiences, rather than medical information. This book is part journal and part handbook. It includes information and inspiration with topics including how chemo feels, what happens to your body, what happens when you
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In this short, easy-to-read, light-hearted, rhyming picture book, Susie Kliman tells the story of her breast cancer experience. It begins as she notices a puckered nipple, and continues through diagnosis and treatment. The book may help family members and friends of women undergoing treatment for breast cancer to gain an insight into what they are going through. Includes
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This is a collection of recipes and tips from cancer patients and their carers to help people deal with nutrition, loss of appetite and weight loss during chemotherapy, radiotherapy and following surgery. Includes juices and smoothies, substantial soups, tempting main dishes and desserts.
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Click the 'View this item online' link above to view the recording of this webinar recording: Cancer-related. Elizabeth Pearson, Occupational Therapist, PhD, discusses the most effective ways of managing cancer-related fatigue. Hosted by Mary Macheras-Magias. Recorded in Melbourne on 24 September 2020.
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Yvonne Hughes has collected the most helpful thoughts and advice she was given following her diagnosis with breast cancer. She hopes to comfort and inspire other women with these practical words of advice from professional and personal contacts.
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