Full Description
Facing cancer brings both immediate challenges and lasting effects—physical, emotional, and mental. This thoughtfully paired bundle brings together two essential, research-informed guides designed to provide support at every stage of their journey.
Navigating Cancer: Research Supported Tools to Help You Cope with the Emotional and Physical Impact of Cancer offers practical, evidence-based tools to help cope with the emotional and physical impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment. With strategies grounded in research and clinical experience, it provides clear, compassionate guidance for managing stress, uncertainty, and day-to-day challenges.
Complementing this, Beyond Cancer Fatigue: A Path to Reclaiming Energy focuses on one of the most persistent and overlooked aspects of recovery: fatigue. It provides a structured path to help restore energy, improve daily functioning, and regain a sense of vitality after treatment.
Together, these books deliver a comprehensive approach—helping readers navigate the complexities of cancer in the present while also providing the tools to move forward with greater strength and resilience.
Contents
Navigating Cancer: Research Supported Tools to Help You Cope with the Emotional and Physical Impact of Cancer
Welcome ix
About the Companion Website xv
Part I Welcome: What's in this book and how to make best use of it 1
Part II Getting an Aerial View: Building a broader understanding of what goes into health and well-being; learning your unique patterns in how you manage both emotional and physical challenges 3
1 Cancer and the Mind-Body Connection 5
2 What Does It Mean to "Cope"? 15
Part III Laying the Groundwork: Understanding how self-compassion, mindfulness, and acceptance can give you a solid foundation for dealing with things outside of your control 25
3 Making Friends with Yourself 27
4 Building Awareness and Learning to Let Go 34
Part IV Adding to Your Toolbox: A broad set of strategies to manage the challenges that come alongside cancer 43
5 Making Space for Grief 45
6 Talking Back to That Voice in Your Head 50
7 Working with Your Body 63
8 Pacing Yourself 75
9 Keeping Track 85
10 Navigating Your Needs 93
11 Finding Your Compass: Building a Meaningful Life with and Beyond Cancer 106
Part V Resources 121
12 Finding a Team 123
Acknowledgments 127
References 128
Index 138
Beyond Cancer Fatigue: A Path to Reclaiming Energy
Acknowledgments v
Introduction—The Problem of Cancer-related Fatigue 1
1 Your Journey Starts Here 5
2 Decoding Your Fatigue: Why Am I So Tired 13
Part I Foundational Treatments for Cancer-related Fatigue 21
3 Your Starter Kit: Practical Strategies for Everyone 23
4 The Power of Food 40
Part II How Hormones Contribute to Cancer-related Fatigue 57
5 Thyroid Health: Your Energy Engine 59
6 Estrogen: Finding Your Mojo After Menopause 71
7 Testosterone: Vitality After Prostate Cancer 88
Part III Metabolic Changes 101
8 Tackling Diabetes Post Cancer 103
9 Peace with Food, Power with Weight Loss 118
10 Healthy Weight Gain for Nourishing Your Comeback 133
Part IV Mental and Emotional Causes of Cancer-related Fatigue 143
11 Lifting the Cloud of Depression 145
12 The Stress and Anxiety Reset 161
13 Living Fully Despite Fear of Recurrence 172
Part V Physical Disturbances 183
14 Restoring Your Sleep Rhythm 185
15 Quieting Pain to Recharge 201
Part VI Putting It All Together 213
16 The Six Foundations for Treating Cancer-related Fatigue 215
17 A Fatigue-fighting Meal Plan 219
18 How to Build a Booty 231
19 Final Inspiration 242
Index 245
