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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British authors Professor Trish Greenhalgh and Dr Liz O'Riordan both have medical backgrounds, and were both diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. This book describes the experiences from diagnosis to life after treatment, with their unique personal experiences. Includes chapters for men, LGBT+ people and older people with breast cancer, as well as a chapter
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Barbara Musser discusses sex after a breast cancer diagnosis, in relation to changing feelings around self-esteem, femininity, sexuality, intimacy and libido. She also gives general advice on taking care of yourself and finding personal support, particularly straight after diagnosis. Note that the author's blog URL mentioned in this book, sexyaftercancer.com, now redirects to aoaono.com a
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Her mother died at the age of 56 after refusing conventional treatment for her aggressive breast cancer, so when Josepha Dietrich was diagnosed with breast cancer at 35, with a baby son, she chose conventional treatments. She underwent chemotherapy, mastectomy and reconstruction, surgery to remove lymph nodes, as we ll as her ovaries, fallopian tubes
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Dr Rosie King has written this book for women who feel little or no desire for sex. Chapters include: Understanding your sexual desire; Maximising your desire and arousal; Balancing your sex drives.
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Anne Katz, who works as a sexuality counsellor for people with cancer, wrote this book for all the women who are unable to access a service like hers. She describes the experiences of women with a range of different cancers, and covers sexual functioning, depression, physical and emotional feelings, and specific strategies to treat the
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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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The author combines expert advice, scientific research. personal stories and first hand experience to address issues of sex and intimacy after cancer.
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Practical information from patients and medical staff for chemotherapy patients
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This book's author is a herbalist, homeopath and yoga teacher and she provides lots of practical advice on diet, exercise, herbal remedies, osteoporosis, hormones and emotional issues. It is a self-help book written in plain language, which takes a negative view of the medical model and HRT.
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