The By-Your-Side Cancer Guide: Empowered, Proactive, Prepared - Softcover

Gomer, Deborah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0999599801 ISBN 13: 9780999599808

Publisher: Cunningham House Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

When you've been diagnosed with cancer, life becomes a roller coaster of overwhelming questions and emotions. How do I understand my insurance? How do I choose a physician? What is the best treatment plan? How do I manage symptoms and side effects? Then there are the questions that tend to be avoided. How do I deal with my feelings? How do I keep my spirits up? How do I address intimacy and sexuality? What if my cancer recurs? As an award-winning oncology nurse and a cancer survivor, Deborah Gomer understands the questions and the emotions. She understands the need to take control of that roller coaster. In her search for a resource to recommend to her patients, she was unable to find a book that answered all of the questions her patients had been asking. So she set out to chart a comprehensive course for coping with a cancer diagnosis. In The By-Your-Side Cancer Guide, Deborah walks you through diagnosis, treatment, and beyond with honesty and understanding. As a certified health coach, she provides the tools you need to find your inner strength and navigate your journey. Within the pages of The By-Your-Side Cancer Guide, you will find information on: Taking the first steps after diagnosis Understanding insurance and finding resources Choosing the right team and the right treatment Managing side effects Caring for your emotions and your spirit Nourishing your body Addressing recurrence The By-Your-Side Cancer Guide will serve as a compassionate, concise guide to strengthen your mind, body, and spirit so you can be empowered, proactive, and prepared to take control of your medical care and your life.

About this title

About the Author

Deborah Gomer's book, "The By-Your-Side Cancer Guide:  Empowered, Proactive, Prepared", received the Florida Authors and Publishers Association President's Award for excellence in the categories of Health and Wellness and Reference. She has been in practice as an oncology nurse for 30 years and was honored to be named Case Manager of the Year and Health Care Super Hero by her peers. Deborah has been invited to speak to healthcare professionals and the community and has been published in various magazines for cancer survivors. She is an avid yoga practitioner and enjoys gardening and cooking. She currently resides in Florida with her family.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cunningham House Publishing
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0999599801
• ISBN 13: 9780999599808
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 230