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You Are Not Alone A Practical Guide for Maintaining Your Quality of Life While Living with Cancer You're Not Alone

A Practical Guide
for

Maintaining Your Quality of Life While Living with Cancer

by
Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
Isadora R. Rosenbaum, MA
Tina Anderson

Mastery of courage is the challenge. Quality of Life is the goal!
Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD

I. Introduction
Living with Cancer
Knowledge Is Power
Good Medical Care

II. Symptoms and Strategies
Pain
Fatigue
Sleep Disorders
Nutrition

Exercise
Cognitive Functioning
Stress
Sexuality

III. Psychological And Emotional Support
Hope
Coping
Courage
Attitudes That Can Help
Compassion
Forgiveness
Positive Thinking

Support Groups
Realistic, Achievable Goals
Family/Friends
Spirituality, Faith and Religion
Diversions
End-of-Life Care
Leaving Instructions to Loved Ones

IV. Conclusion
Steps For Improving Your Quality of Life

V. Resources
Authors and Contributors
Internet links



Dedication
This booklet was inspired by the many courageous people we have met in our lives. It is from their strength and courage that we have learned more about the true powers that lie within us. From their experiences, we know that their quality of life was significantly improved and their ability to fight their disease strengthened through Supportive Care.

We dedicate this booklet to three of our special supporters: Daniel Geller, Laurence Myers, and Tessa Thomas Newsom, who have shown remarkable courage and determination in maintaining their quality of life during their battle with cancer. Their aid has helped to make the Cancer Supportive Care Program possible.

We also wish to thank Ortho Biotech, Inc. and the San Francisco Giants for their generous support.



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