Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cancer affects more than one in three of us. Until recently, the emphasis has been on battling cancer physically. Today, there is increasing recognition of the emotional aspect of having cancer, and survivorship and its issues are hot topics. This book tackles a sensitive subject in an upfront and practical way that acknowledges the uncomfortable and painful emotions associated with cancer. Topics include: the emotional impact of cancer; coping with distressing thoughts and feelings; changing unhelpful behaviours and learning to relax; family and couple relationships; coping with advanced and terminal illness 'This is a superb book that sets out to help patients and families cope with cancer and the increasingly complex treatment options available to them. It focuses on their emotional, spiritual and psychological needs as well as their physical needs. The three authors, who are all very experienced in this field, draw these threads together into a resource that is extremely helpful whether the reader is a patient, a carer or a health professional' Dr Paul Ellis, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Guy's Hospital, London Consultant Oncologist, the London Oncology Clinic 'The psychological and emotional impact of cancer are what really define the individual nature of the illness. This book addresses these in great depth andwith a fresh and positive outlook that I believe will provide many patients with real help. I highly recommend this book for patients, carers and health professionals' Dr David Landau, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Guys & St Thomas NHS Trust, London 'This inspirational yet down to earth book will prove invaluable to cancer patients and their families striving to live with cancer in the best possible way' Dr Maurice Slevin MD FRCP, Consultant Medical Oncologist, The London Oncology Clinic Honorary Consultant Medical Oncologist, Barts and the London NHS Trust Consultant Oncologist, the London Oncology