Professor Kerryn Phelps AM writes about cancer from diagnosis, through treatment and recovery. Chapters include: Diagnosis Dealing with cancer emotionally Cancer specific treatments Adjunctive therapies Symptoms and side effects of cancer treatment Lifestyle adjustments to support recovery Most common forms of cancer (includes breast and cervical cancers).
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Written by a woman who has had a diagnosis of cervical cancer herself, this book provides information on screening, diagnosis, treatment and aftercare of cervical cancer. It includes practical strategies for supporting relatives, and advice for talking to young people about risks.
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A collection of inspiring personal stories written by women who have had to overcome significant personal challenges, including illness, childhood abuse, infertility and racism. The book features a personal story written by a woman diagnosed with breast cancer.
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The book's author Stephen Joseph has worked with survivors of trauma and sufferers of post traumatic stress. In this book he boldly challenges current notions about trauma and its aftermath, and how people can navigate change and adversity to find new meaning and purpose in life.
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Based on Tibetan Buddhism and written for a Western audience, this is a practical guide to transforming one's life by understanding the nature of love and managing one's anger.
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A guide by a Los Angeles psychotherapist, based on experience of counselling women with breast cancer. The information on coping does not date, but be aware that the treatment context has changed since 1991.
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