Now's the time self-advocacy : self-advocacy and your breast cancer journey
Takhar, Jag Kaur2022
Book
Total copies: 1
The worst has happened—you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer. Now what?For Jag Kaur Takhar, a breast-cancer diagnosis went from living nightmare to a powerful chance to find her own voice—a reminder that, in any struggle, we really are our own best advocates.Takhar beat breast cancer. Now, she’s written a book about her journey: full of advice, humour, wisdom, and personal anecdotes to inspire and help you on your own road to recovery.LEARN HOW…To research for the right cancer-care facility, identify the best medical team, and understand the treatment process.To cope with possible physical, mental, and emotional challenges.To communicate and interact with patients, caregivers, and dependents.To plan a healthy and balanced diet.To stay positive so that you can heal faster.To empower your soul to triumph over cancer.INSIDE THIS BOOKMy diagnosis story How I survived the ignorance of my doctors and learned to trust my gutSelf-advocacy tips How to deal with the medical profession during breast cancer, including the power of “no”Cancer 101 How to understand your diagnosis, including what cancer is and how it behaves—with knowledge comes powerTesting From mammograms to biopsies to MRIs and beyond, I humanize the cancer experience and share personal tips and tricksYour pathology report Understand the paperwork that few doctors bother to explain—it’s your body and your healing journeyTreatment options How to make sense of neo-adjuvant therapy, surgery, radiation, moreNaturopathy and nutrition The crucial role of herbs and diet during treatmentFinding support Dos and don’ts for self-support and personal caregivers during this pivotal timeAdvice from experts Meet the good doctors and caregivers I encountered along the way, and share in their wisdom
Main title:
Now's the time self-advocacy : self-advocacy and your breast cancer journey / Written by Jag Kaur Takhar.
Author:
Imprint:
United States : Jagroop Kaur, 2022
Collation:
90pp : Paperback / softback; various colour photographs, illustration & tables ; h203mm x w127mm x s5mm 95g
ISBN:
9781999184704
Dewey class:
616.9944 TAK
Language:
English
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BRN:
607295