Book – Cancer, Navigating the Journey by Cherry Armstrong – to Benefit CANSA
This book is written with love and care by Cherry Armstrong, a palliative care nursing sister, to help ease the journey for cancer patients and loved ones.
Cherry says: “I hope this book brings clarity to those starting out on the cancer journey and allows you an easier passage. There is no one answer to the treatment and journey you are about to embark on, but having a few points of reference during this time will keep you informed and hopefully remind you that you have choices.”
R5 per book, sold in South Africa, will be donated to CANSA.
Purchase Book:
Quivertree Publications – options here to purchase from Exclusive Books, Bargain Books, Wordsworth or Readers Warehouse
What’s Inside?
In this 156-page book, Cherry Armstrong answers a wide range of questions, going beyond the treatment and medical information doctors provide to cover lifestyle, emotional and spiritual aspects too. The aim of the book is to ease everyone’s journey, for patients, loved ones and carers.
Readers will find easy-to-understand information, practical coping tools and an invaluable sense of support for navigating the cancer journey – from the time of diagnosis to remission or terminal stage.
Cherry covers a comprehensive selection of topics in 14 chapters – from everyday practicalities, medical aid, treatment and side effects to nutrition, complementary therapies, hospice and home-based care. It also addresses questions and fears, what to say and do when a loved one has cancer, a section on children with cancer, and how to deal with a terminal diagnosis.
Amongst this, you will also find stories of how others experienced and managed their cancer journey. These real-life stories offer a sense of connection and insight into the many ways in which cancer affects people; ultimately, it’s the patient’s journey and each one is unique.
The book includes a resource section, with contact details of organisations and specialists in South Africa that are helpful in the realm of cancer treatment and care.
Queries
Craig Fraser
Email: craigfraser@quivertree.co.za
