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The Human Side of Cancer: Living with Hope, Coping with Uncertainty

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For more than twenty years, Dr. Holland has pioneered the study of psychological problems of cancer patients and their families — whom she calls “the real experts.” In The Human Side of Cancer, she shares what she has learned from all of them about facing this life-threatening illness and what really helps along the cancer journey. This book is the next best thing to sitting in Dr. Holland’s office and talking with her about the uncertainty and anxiety elicited by this disease. And it is a book that inspires hope — through stories of the simple courage of ordinary people confronting cancer.

“There are two aspects to the human side of cancer: what cancer does psychologically to people and their families, and how emotions and behaviors may influence the risk of getting cancer and its outcome,” writes Jimmie C. Holland, M.D., founder of the field of psycho-oncology (the psychological issues of cancer) and chairman of the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. “The human side of cancer is all encompassing; it’s about you, your surroundings, and your experience of the illness.”

Doctors continuously don’t have the time or the skills to deal with psychological issues. The Human Side of Cancer tackles the emotional issues of cancer head-on. Holland knows there is not any “one size fits all” coping style and is sensitive to each reader’s uniqueness and belief system. “We do have overwhelming proof, alternatively, that how you cope with your illness can enhance your overall quality of life,” she asserts. The theory that cancer patients with a “fighting spirit” have a better chance of survival than those who are passive is not, it turns out, supported by research. But whether or not your personality is spunky and confrontational or laid-back and accepting, you’ll be able to use your own methods of coping to make sure you live a healthy lifestyle and hang in there with your cancer remedy–which does enhance your chances of survival. The authors provide an explanation for how you’ll be able to choose a doctor who demonstrates the “Three C’s” (competence, compassion, and caring) and gives you practical instructions for making the most of each doctor’s appointment. The book also covers coping strategies, the psychological effects of different treatments, psychosocial issues related to specific forms of cancer, and the “emotional baggage” of surviving.

The Human Side of Cancer combines sensitive advice and explanations with quotes and anecdotes of cancer patients, research summaries, self-help tips, and checklists. The book is for both the cancer survivor and members of the family. Anyone dealing with cancer will get pleasure from Holland’s wisdom and experience. –Joan Price

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