Chapter 2. The Physical and Emotional Impact of Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults
- Dr Daniel Kelly1,
- Dr Faith Gibson2
Published Online: 16 APR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470697740.ch2
Copyright © 2008 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Book Title
Cancer Care for Adolescents and Young Adults
Additional Information
How to Cite
Kelly, D. (2008) The Physical and Emotional Impact of Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults, in Cancer Care for Adolescents and Young Adults (eds D. Kelly and F. Gibson), Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470697740.ch2
Editor Information
- 1
Reader in Cancer and Palliative Care, School of Health and Social Science, Middlesex University, London
- 2
Senior Lecturer in Children's Cancer Nursing Research, UCL Institute of Child Healthand Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London
Publication History
- Published Online: 16 APR 2008
- Published Print: 1 JAN 2008
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405130943
Online ISBN: 9780470697740
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- emotional impact;
- cancer;
- period of transition;
- diagnosis;
- healthcare
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Introduction
A unique time of life
A period of transition and change
A life interrupted
Confronting a diagnosis of cancer
The ‘problem’ of adolescence
The ‘reality’ of adolescence
The culture of care
The context of care
The importance of coping
Emotional support
Support needs of young people
The importance of the body in adolescent cancer
Recurrence of disease and the body in adolescent cancer
Body work in cancer care
Looking forward
References