Cancer Survivors Companion Practical Ways to Cope With Your Feelings After Cancer

The first UK book to look in depth at cancer survivorship, covering physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of growing number of readers. Government statistics indicate around 2 million people in the UK survive for at least 5 years post diagnosis and this figure is set to increase.

The Cancer Survivor's Companion will help you to deal with the emotional fallout of cancer, whether it's days, months or years since your treatment ended. It is packed reassurance, understanding and simple, practical ways to tackle key issues such as:

worry and anxietydepression and low moodangerself esteem and body imagerelationships and sexfatiguesleeprelaxation
If you are a cancer survivor, this book is your companion: here to support and advise you every step of the way. It is also invaluable if you are supporting a loved one, friend or colleague after cancer, or are looking for ways to help your patients get back on track.

'essential reading for anyone diagnosed with cancer' Julia Palca, Chairman, Macmillan Cancer Support and cancer survivor

'People living with cancer need clear, down to earth and empowering advice to move beyond their diagnosis. This book is an important tool in that process' Laura Lee, Chief Executive, Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres

'A wonderful book.' Sir Peter Stothard, Patron of the Neuroendocrine Tumour Patient Foundation

'...a book of genuine practical value....a useful source of support for anyone struggling after they complete treatment'The Lancet Oncology


'This is "a must read" for any survivor who is at the stage where they can accept a little help'Macmillan Cancer Support Voices

(Suggest only use last quote if for some reason Julia P is no longer Chairman etc as probably not room.)

WINNER OF THE BEST HEALTH BOOK CATEGORY IN THE GUILD OF HEALTH WRITERS HEALTH WRITING AWARDS 2012

HIGHLY COMMENDED IN THE POPULAR MEDICINE CATEGORY AT THE BMA MEDICAL BOOK AWARDS 2012

Coping with life after cancer can be tough. The idea that the end of successful treatment brings relief and peace just isn't true for countless survivors. Many feel unexpectedly alone, worried and adrift. You're supposed to be getting your life 'back on track' but your life has changed. You have changed.
With reassurance and understanding, Dr Frances Goodhart and Lucy Atkins help readers deal with the emotional fallout of cancer whether it's days, months or years since the treatment ended. Drawing on Dr Goodhart's extensive experience working in the NHS with cancer survivors, this guide is packed with practical and simple self-help tools to tackle issues such as worry and anxiety, depression and low mood, anger, low self-esteem and body image, relationships and sex, fatigue, sleep and relaxation.

If you are a cancer survivor, this book will support you every step of the way. If you are supporting a loved one, friend, colleague or your patient, this is a vital read.