Cancer As a Turning Point: A Handbook for People with Cancer, Their Families, and Health Professionals

by Lawrence LeShan

Paperback, 1994

Status

Available

Call number

XI.C LeS

Publication

Plume (1994), Edition: 2nd Revised ed., 272 pages

Description

Psychotherapist Lawrence LeShan has worked with cancer patients for more than thirty-five years and his research has led people with cancer to find new, effective ways to fight for their lives. He has put his findings--full of meaning and purpose--into this revised edition that shows how psychological change, along with medical treatment, mobilizes a compromised immune system for healing. Included is a life-transforming workbook of hands-on exercises designed to help readers evaluate their inner selves and teach them how to get the most out of their immune systems by leading fuller, richer lives.

User reviews

LibraryThing member Arco-Iris
A wonderful account of a different approach to therapy when working with people whose prognosis may not be good. Good examples of "starting where the patients are" and working with their time frame, rather than the therapist imposing his/her structure.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

272 p.; 5.52 inches

ISBN

0452271371 / 9780452271371

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