Receiving a cancer diagnosis
20 Receiving a cancer diagnosis Michelle finds a lump in her left breast while she is in the shower. It doesn’t hurt when she touches it, so she thinks it…
Living with and beyond cancer
24 Living with and beyond cancer Case update It is now 5 years later and Michelle is 50 years old. She remains disease free and is about to be discharged…
Caring for the patient undergoing endocrine therapy
14 Caring for the patient undergoing endocrine therapy Chapter aims • To introduce the principles of endocrine therapy • To understand the impact of endocrine therapy on the individual •…
Introducing the case study
19 Introducing the case study Chapters 19–24 follow a patient diagnosed with breast cancer, in the form of a case study. Each chapter identifies a stage of the patient experience….
Caring for the patient undergoing haemopoietic stem cell transplant
11 Caring for the patient undergoing haemopoietic stem cell transplant Chapter aims • To introduce the student to the principles of haemopoietic stem cell transplant • To understand the impact…
Caring for the patient undergoing biological therapy
12 Caring for the patient undergoing biological therapy Chapter aim • To introduce the principles of biological therapy • To understand the impact of biological therapy on the individual Introduction…
The rationale for selecting cancer treatment
8 The rationale for selecting cancer treatment Chapter aim • To introduce the student to the rationale for selecting cancer treatment Introduction There are a number of treatments used to…
Personal and public perceptions of cancer
1 Personal and public perceptions of cancer Chapter aims • To be able to reflect on previous experiences • To explore what your perception of cancer may be • To…
Assessment and Diagnosis
Chapter 4 Assessment and Diagnosis Pamela Bjorklund A comprehensive assessment of the patient who presents for psychotherapy is necessary to develop an appropriate treatment plan. Chapter 3 provides guidelines for…
Stabilization for Trauma and Dissociation
Chapter 10 Stabilization for Trauma and Dissociation Kathleen Wheeler Trauma is an inescapable part of the human experience, and affects all dimensions of the person. Trauma dysregulates and disconnects the…
