Touch, Caring & Cancer
Author : William Collinge
Publisher :
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 46,92 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Massage therapy
ISBN : 9780982336007
When Your Life Is Touched by Cancer
Author : Bob Riter
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 46,24 MB
Release : 2014-03-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0897936809
Book Description
Even those who are ordinarily calm and thoughtful find themselves spinning when first diagnosed with cancer. When Your Life Is Touched by Cancer helps sort out the issues involved with a cancer diagnosis, including conversations about cancer with friends, family, and doctors; traditional and nontraditional treatment options; the often-difficult period when treatment ends; and breaking the news to parents and children, including tips on what to say. Sympathetic and clear, this guide is the perfect place to turn to in a moment of crisis, providing both immediate comfort and the tools to move forward.
Combining Touch and Relaxation Skills for Cancer Care
Author : Ann Carter
Publisher : Singing Dragon
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 18,22 MB
Release : 2019-06-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0857013114
Book Description
Massage, aromatherapy, reflexology and a variety of relaxation techniques are frequently used in hospices, supportive care settings and some hospitals. However, there are still gaps and limitations in the choices offered to patients. HEARTS (Hands-on, Empathy, Aromas, Relaxation, Textures, Sound) was devised to bridge this gap for complementary therapists, patients, carers and health care professionals. HEARTS can be used either on its own, or integrated with a conventional complementary therapy. It can also be used easily by health care workers (and carers) who are not qualified in any therapies. By discussing principles which may influence the effectiveness of touch and relaxation therapies, the book emphasises that there are 'easy' approaches that can be utilised when working with distressed and vulnerable patients. By developing an understanding of touch, aromas and the sound of the human voice, Combining Touch and Relaxation Skills for Cancer Care guides practitioners in helping their patients achieve a state of relaxation and calm as quickly and easily as possible.
Healing Touch as an Integrative Therapy for Cancer Care
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 34,87 MB
Release : 2013
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Life expectancies and survival rates of adults with cancer in the United States have significantly increased in recent history, primarily due to advancements in technology and early detection. More people are living longer with cancer and it has evolved to a complex, chronic illness. Although progress is being made in the treatment of cancer, pain and other symptoms related to the disease and its treatment are poorly managed by conventional care (Chapman, 2012; Deng, 2005). The use of complementary and alternative therapies is becoming increasingly popular in this population, in addition to conventional treatment from their primary providers. Healing Touch is a part of the biofield therapies and a growing body of literature is showing that it may be beneficial in the relief of pain and other symptoms related to cancer. The aim of this project is to review and evaluate sources of evidence supporting the effectiveness of healing touch as a complementary therapy in cancer care. Implications of the evidence and recommendations for the integration of Healing Touch with standard nursing care for cancer patients will be explored.
Loving, Supporting, and Caring for the Cancer Patient
Author : Stan Goldberg
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 41,94 MB
Release : 2016-10-07
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1442266163
Book Description
At least once in your life someone will say to you, “I have cancer,” and when she says the three words, you may struggle with a response. If a loved one or friend hasn’t informed you of a cancer diagnosis, it’s only a matter of time until they will. Every year fourteen million people worldwide learn they are living with or may die from this insidious illness. The uncertainty of cancer causes anxiety in those diagnosed and feelings of inadequacy in loved ones and friends who want to help. When someone says “I have cancer,” what will you say? More importantly, what will you do? In Loving, Supporting, and Caring for the Cancer Patient, readers will learn specific ways of going beyond the response “I’m so sorry,” and practical behaviors that will ease a loved one or friend’s journey. They range from being specific immediately after a diagnosis, to honoring their loved one or friend at the moment of passing. Based on Stan Goldberg’s own cancer journey, thirty years of counseling and coaching people living with cancer and their loved ones, and as a bedside volunteer in four hospices over eight years, the book is filled with poignant accounts of clients and patients, personal reflections, and age-old stories filled with infinite wisdom.
Evidence-Based Cancer Care and Prevention
Author : Charles W. Given, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 36,67 MB
Release : 2003-03-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 082611573X
Book Description
The goal of behavioral oncology is to understand and explain the role and impact of behaviors at all phases in the cancer trajectory -- from prevention and detection to diagnosis and early treatment, to survivorship, recurrence, and/or death. Each chapter includes summaries of recent research on cancer-related behavioral interventions, discussions of the studies summarized, and suggestions for future research. The book is a product of collaboration among members of the Behavioral Cooperative Oncology Group of the Mary Margaret Walther Program for Cancer Care Research at the Walther Cancer Institute in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Medical Conditions and Massage Therapy
Author : Tracy Walton
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 22,69 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0781769221
Book Description
Present this quick, effective method for assessing and managing common medical conditions! The central tool of this text is the decision tree, a simple flowchart that helps students quickly determine the optimal massage therapy approach for specific medical conditions. A Decision Tree is included for each of the more than 50 conditions discussed in the book, with massage considerations listed for numerous additional conditions in brief. Also unique to this text are questions therapists can ask clients during the interview process to help the therapist understand not just the medical condition, but how it presents in a particular client.
When Someone You Love Is Being Treated for Cancer: Support for Caregivers
Author : National Cancer Institute (U.S.)
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 47,5 MB
Release : 2018-07-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0160947669
Book Description
When Someone You Love is Being Treated for Cancer is a booklet for friends or family members giving care to a person with cancer. This booklet covers understanding the changes that come in your life with caregiving, how to cope with your feelings and ask for help, tips on caring for both your physical and emotional self, how to talk with your kids about cancer, communicating with your loved one who has cancer, and dealing with other family members and friends. Related products: Caring for the Caregiver: Support for Cancer Caregivers – ePub format only – ISBN: 9780160947520 Children with Cancer: A Guide for Parents -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947537 Coping with Advanced Cancer: Support for People with Cancer -- ePub format only ISBN: 9780160947544 Eating Hints: Before, during and after Cancer Treatment -- ePub format only --ISBN: 9780160947551 Life After Cancer Treatment: Facing Forward -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947568 Pain Control: Support for People with Cancer -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947575 Radiation Therapy and You: Support for People with Cancer --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947582 Surgery Choice for Women with DCIS and Breast Cancer -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947599 Taking Part in Cancer Research Studies --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947605 Understanding Breast Changes: A Health Guide for Women --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947612 Understanding Cervical Changes: A Health Guide for Women -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947629 When Cancer Returns: Support for People with Cancer -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947636 When Someone You Love Has Advanced Cancer: Support for Caregivers --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947643 When Someone You Love Has Completed Cancer Treatment: Facing Forward --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947650 When Your Brother or Sister Has Cancer: A Guide for Teens --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947674 When Your Parent Has Cancer: A Guide for Teens -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947681
Massage and Bodywork
Author : Peter A. Mackereth
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 24,51 MB
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0443100314
Book Description
'Massage and Bodywork' brings together common forms of bodywork with a focus on an important and challenging area of practice. The book illustrates how massage can be safely adapted for patients and dispels some misconceptions about working with people who have cancer.
Palliative Touch: Massage for People at the End of Life
Author : Cynthia Spence
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 29,30 MB
Release : 2022-12-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1913426203
Book Description
With the support of palliative care and hospice a growing number of people are choosing the kinds of experiences they want at the end of life. Massage can offer moments of comfort, wellbeing, and beauty at a challenging time for patients and their loved ones, yet most of us are not prepared with the right skills or knowledge to offer this help. Palliative Touch: Massage for People at the End of Life is written for healthcare providers and complementary therapists who wish to provide safe, comforting touch for people with life-limiting illness, as well as anyone who might wish to support a dying client or loved one to live life to the fullest, right up until the end. Based on more than two decades of field and inpatient hospice experience, this book addresses topics from common end-of-life symptoms and the stages of dying to cultural issues and how these can impact end-of-life care. Readers are guided to engage with the material at whatever level might be appropriate for their needs, with practical tips in every chapter. Beautiful color photographs, actual case studies, and stories from therapists, caregivers, and patients bring this information to life.
