Cancer: Answers at Your Fingertips - Softcover

Speechley, Val; Rosenfield, Maxine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1859590365 ISBN 13: 9781859590362

Publisher: Class, 2001

Synopsis

Straightforward, positive and practical answers to all your questions. Whether you have cancer yourself, or are caring for someone who does, you will find in the information you need to reassure yourself, and enable you to take control.

Cancer at your fingertips explains all the complicated medical terms, and what the various treatments involve. It shows you that it is possible to have a good quality of life with cancer, and offers practical advice on how to adapt your lifestyle if necessary.

Gives you up-to-date and medically accurate information on a whole range of topics. Covers diagnosis and treatment, to management and self-help, including mobility, feelings, sexual relationships and much, much more.

The expert authors address the physical and emotional upheaval that cancer can bring on. They discuss its impact on the whole family, offering positive help and advice.

About this title

About the Authors

Val Speechley MA, RGN, RCNT, Oncology Nursing Certificate, has worked in cancer care for over 30 years, most recently as Macmillan Information and Support Manager for the South West London Cancer Network. She is currently working as a freelance writer.

Maxine Rosenfield NSc, Dip. Couns, Dip. Training and Learning Development, worked as a radiation therapist before developing and managing a UK national cancer helpline in the mid 1980's. Today, based in Sydney, she works as a trainer, consultant and counsellor specialising in communication skills. 

Edition details

• Publisher: Class
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1859590365
• ISBN 13: 9781859590362
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 244