Cancer in South Africa - Authors note
As a nursing sister and stress consultant and having dealt with many aspects of cancer over the years in my cancer clinic, I have found that many of the practical aspects of cancer, the unanswered questions by patients and the family's understanding of the whole process, are not addressed in a comprehensive way.
In writing this book, I have tried to stay away from the medical aspects of cancer, nutrition and alternate therapies, as much has been written about these subjects. Instead, I have tried to focus on putting together a guide to assist you, as the patient, and that of your spouse, in the journey of cancer, from the time you are diagnosed until the point of remission and in some cases, death. I have explored the world of little niggles you so often ponder on, to the more practical issues of buying a wig, re-assessing make up application, colours etc.
To all the wonderful people I have seen in my clinic and on my rounds to patients homes,who have become such dear friends, I hope that what I have focused on in this book, would have made your lives a lot easier, had you had this book at your disposal during your illness. Without the insight you have given me, allowing me to become part of your journey, I would never have been able to put this together.
God Bless you all.
Cherry