All too frequently, chronic pain cannot be successfully treated – and drugs are not always the answer. The combination of approaches provided in this book can help you learn to minimise the impact of pain, and put pain where it belongs – in the background of your life.
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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 experience of pain is something women with advanced breast cancer are often faced with. Dr Peter Martin from St Vincent's Hospital and Caritas Christi Hospice talks about pain management and relief in an informal session.
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Jon Kabat-Zinn writes about stress reduction, following a program from the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center.
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