Synopsis
This is a must-read for anyone experiencing cancer whether from a first-hand perspective having received a cancer diagnosis, a relative, friend, loved one, a healthcare professional or indeed one of many who work in the field of cancer treatment and cancer care on a professional or voluntary basis.A cancer diagnosis or indeed any diagnosis of life-changing and life-threatening magnitude can be one of the most devastating and shock provoking experiences anyone may endure. Statistics suggest approximately one in two of us will experience some form of cancer within our lifetime thus, there continues to be significant and pressing need, not only concerning treatment of the physical disease but also in the availability and provision of appropriate support in the psychological, psychosocial and wider aspects of living and coping with cancer.The aim to lighten the cancer burden, whether it be for the patient, their loved ones, friends as well as those working in healthcare, is evident on every page of this volume. It has been written and designed with patients and carers in mind by one who, for a number of years, was a leading researcher and practitioner in the newly emerging field of psycho-oncology. Every line of every page has been written with your need in mind. The book has been set out in a well organised and structured manner that allows ease of reading and understanding and allows the reader to ‘dip’ in and out as they consider appropriate for their needs. It is a constant go-to source of information, guidance and practical support. For over three decades, Dr Sidney Bindemann sought to bring relief to thousands of cancer patients referred to his clinics over the years by GPs, hospital and hospice doctors and other healthcare professionals. He worked initially in the Department of Oncology, University of Glasgow (and later appointed Honorary Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine) then, Director of the Phoenix Cancer Foundation, a registered cancer charity, which he founded, dedicated to supporting a wide range of patient care and need. Dr Bindemann was a pioneer and leader in the field of psychosocial and psychological support in cancer care and in latter years was appointed Honorary Consultant Clinical Psychologist at one of the UK’s leading cancer centres, the Beatson West of Scotland Oncology CentreDr Bindemann has accumulated a lifetime’s experience, captured in this beautifully written and easily read series of ‘letters from a friend’ which are enlightening, uplifting and hope-filling as well as immensely informative. Their aim is to better position and equip the reader as they work through their own experience and challenges associated with cancer. Through a series of fifty-two ‘prescriptions’ in letter form, each painstakingly prepared with the reader’s need in mind, he takes the reader on a journey, ‘walking’ with them through the many aspects of and challenges associated with living and coping with cancer. While reading this book you will really feel that you have a friend alongside, someone in whom you can trust based on a wealth of knowledge and experience and who really cares about you as an individual. Quoting an extract from the Foreword written by Professor David Kerr, Professor of Cancer Medicine, University of Oxford and a leading cancer specialist “This book has a place supporting the everyday needs of cancer patients and in everyday practice in cancer care, both for the specialist as well as the generalist in supporting decision-making and providing psychological support for cancer patients. Good cancer care is only as good as the multidisciplinary healthcare professionals providing it. This book will function as an essential cornucopia of immensely practical information that will contribute to improving the quality of life and mental health of cancer patients around the globe”.From each copy sold, £1.00 will be donated to cancer related research and support activities.
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