{"product_id":"cancer-companion-how-to-navigate-your-way-from-diagnosis-to-treatment-and-beyond-paperback","title":"Cancer Companion: How to Navigate Your Way from Diagnosis to Treatment and Beyond - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eToni Lindsay\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA cancer diagnosis has more than physical effects; it can cause a torrent of unexpected, unfamiliar emotions felt by both the patient and those who care for them. \u003ci\u003eThe Cancer Companion\u003c\/i\u003e is a compassionate, down-to-earth guide for those navigating these difficult and complex emotions. It takes psychological interventions shown to be appropriate and helpful in the management of cancer-related distress and provides an effective framework for patients and their loved ones to be able to apply these interventions in their own lives.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is written in short, concise chapters, organised in four sections: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediagnosis and treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eending treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emanaging advanced disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estrategies to manage the specific psychological components which may occur (including anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance and management of relationships).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over a decade of experience working with cancer patients and their families, author Toni Lindsay understands that accessible, constructive emotional guidance is vital. This simple structure, combined with the book's comprehensive approach, aims to help people find a companionate commentary on their situation, and to engage with the outlined strategies. \u003ci\u003eThe Cancer Companion\u003c\/i\u003e is a comforting, constructive, and jargon-free guide which will have a lasting and meaningful impact on the mental wellbeing of anyone whose life has been affected by cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Toni Lindsay\u003c\/b\u003e is a Clinical Psychologist who has been working with both adults and adolescents for over 10 years. She works at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse and teaches at the University of Melbourne (Adolescent Medicine) and the University of Sydney Nursing School. She is an approved supervisor and works predominately from an Acceptance and Commitment therapy framework. Dr. Lindsay's experience working clinically (primarily in cancer and palliative care) gives her a unique perspective and understanding of the challenges of managing uncertainty. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 11, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769997361440,"sku":"9781925820805","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/056fe1ce332442391603ab162dd4cc46.webp?v=1780362124","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/cancer-companion-how-to-navigate-your-way-from-diagnosis-to-treatment-and-beyond-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}