Getting On With Cancer
Veronica Donaghy, Jane Bernal, Irene Tuffrey-Wijne and Sheila Hollins, illustrated by Beth Webb
When Veronica's doctor told her she had cancer, she was confused
and terrified. Then he told her some cancers can be cured.
Getting on with Cancer tells the story of Veronica, a
woman with Down's Syndrome, who has cancer. She has surgery and
also radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The book deals honestly with
the unpleasant side of treatment. It is designed to be used as a
counselling tool by anyone working with people who have both
learning disabilities and cancer. It will also be valuable for
other client groups, for example, people with chronic mental health
problems. The book ends on a positive note.
Included in the book is Veronica Donaghey's story 'It's not all bad
news', written in her own words. There are also guidelines for
carers/supporters and for healthcare professionals and information
on relevant resources and helpful organisations.
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"Getting On With Cancer...is in a highly accessible
format and is ideal for a person with a learning disability to read
through with their supporter."
Viewpoint
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