Written by experts in psycho-oncology, this book synthesizes the findings of the latest research on women’s cancers to empower women to make informed choices about treatment options.
Each year, hundreds of thousands of women are diagnosed with cancer in the United States alone. The total number affected is larger still, comprising siblings, parents, partners, and children of these women. In this single-volume work, an international team of experts address the physical, medical, and psychological matters that are triggered by a diagnosis of having a form of women’s cancer -breast, cervical, endometrial, gestational, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar being some of the more common.
The handbook examines and explains each type of women’s cancer, covering the specifics of incidence, diagnosis, treatment options, and more, providing an up-to-date guide for women and their families to assist in making informed choices about their treatment options. The book includes personal accounts from women who survived cancers and beat their emotional challenges, addresses myths versus realities regarding women’s cancers, and covers relevant, related topics such as race, sexual orientation, religion, and cancer coping. Special attention is given to the impact of women’s cancers on relationships, intimacy, and body image, as well as psychological factors such as anxiety, depression, and fear.
Presents up-to-date research on women’s cancers and current information about diagnoses and treatment options
Considers women’s cancers from a family systems perspective that recognizes the impact of women’s cancers on loved ones and offers strategies for these related challenges, such as how to address the topic of cancer with children
Provides readers with information on how to prevent and deal with cancer discrimination in the workplace as well as guidance for employers
Includes an appendix with information about organizations focused on women’s cancers and healing
