Communication in Cancer Care

* Helps health professionals to develop the communication skills needed to understand and assist those affected by cancer. * Discusses the social and psychological problems faced by people with cancer. * Gives detailed information about the qualities and skills needed to act as a helper. This practical and concise book aims to assist health professionals and the general reader alike to understand the impact of cancer and those it affects. It provides information about how to support patients through the cancer journey by paying careful attention to their concerns and how to handle them. The book clearly describes the psychological processes that may occur when someone learns they have cancer, including their emotional reaction. It describes in detail the skills that can be used to manage situations such as breaking bad news. Case material is used throughout to illustrate the situations typically encountered by health professionals. Tips are given to help people learn the skills themselves and successfully integrate them into their practice. The book provides an invaluable resource for anyone who has contact with people with cancer, including health and other helping professionals and the general reader. This practical and concise publication explains how busy health professionals can integrate emotional support into the services offered to people with cancer. Helps health professionals to develop the communication skills needed to understand and assist those affected by cancer. Discusses the social and psychological problems faced by people with cancer. Gives detailed information about the qualities and skills needed to act as a helper. Provides practical tips on how to learn the skills discussed.