The Journey Through Cancer: An Oncologist's Seven-Level Program for Healing and Transforming the Whole Person
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (939 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0609604503 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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This book is incredible! I have a huge drawer full of books, pamphlets, and articles about cancer that numerous people have given me or that I've bought on my own since I started dealing with metastatic breast cancer over two years ago. After reading "The Journey Through Cancer, " I could take them all and replace them with just this one book! It covers the entire spectrum of what everyone needs to know about the journey, and is written in a friendly, concise, and absolutely clear language that anyone can understand. Most important. "A Must read for anyone who is close to someone with cancer!" according to A Customer. This is a the perfect book for anyone with cancer or who has a family member or friend with cancer. The book unveils many of the mysteries of cancer and helps the reader understand not only the facts about cancer but also the treaments. The author is truly a doctor with a soul and a heart. He helps remove much of the fear about cancer. The book is also contains more references, websites and articles than any book I have ever seen.. Cancer Care and Treatment in the New Millennium ? A Customer A must read for any one with cancer and especially for the family and friends of a cancer patient. Easy to read, it translates complicated medical jargon into layman's terms for a clearer understanding of this sometimes complex subject. Suggestiongive this book to your health care provider to read as well.
As a board-certified oncologist, with more than ten years of experience serving as physician, guide, mentor, coach, and friend to thousands of cancer patients and their families, Dr. Geffen presents a groundbreaking seven-level program, used at his cancer center in Florida, that addresses every dimension of the person with cancer--physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual:Education and Information, giving patients answers to questions about their disease and their treatment options.Psychosocial Support, focusing on the need for and benefits of a strong support network.The Body as Garden, exploring the vast array of alternative and complementary therapies.Emotional Healing, helping patients and families deal with the often overwhelming emotional challenges of cancer.The Nature of Mind, exploring how patients' thoughts and beliefs profoundly influence their journey.Life Assessment, showing patients how to discover their life's deepest
The premise of Geffen's program is that repressed emotions are often barriers to healing; because patients get caught up in the daily challenges of decision making and treatment, they are often unable to deal with the fear, anger and resentment that emerge after a cancer diagnosis. From Publishers Weekly An oncologist and founder of the Geffen Cancer Center and Research Institute in Vero Beach, Fla., Geffen has studied alternative healing systems and practices yoga and meditation. (Feb.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. Whether patients choose traditional, alternative or a combination of treatments, the most profound level of healing is achieved