Description
ISBN: 9781742237916
Year: 2026
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
Na'ama Carlin, Louise Chappell and Siobhan O'Sullivan all received the diagnosis people dread cancer. Working in universities, these three women knew how to speak up. But in Cancer World, their voices were often unheard. As they negotiated medical hierarchies, 'scanxiety', gender bias, ongoing treatments and confronting diagnoses, they met others who felt the same.
In Being Patient, Na'ama, Louise and Siobhan share their own stories and talk to people about their experiences as patients and carers in Cancer World. Including stories from cancer experts oncologists, GPs, nurses, surgeons, radiologists and researchers Being Patient is unflinching and uplifting and offers unvarnished views of living with cancer from 'both sides of the desk'.
'This bracingly honest account of Cancer World will make for better lives, and better treatment.' Andrew Denton
'Being Patient is a beautiful, clear and important window into the experience of those diagnosed with cancer. The authors write with openness and honesty and provide practical and useful recommendations to improve cancer care. Through interviews with cancer patients, family members and healthcare professionals, a compelling argument for the power of kindness, deep listening, inclusion and clear communication in cancer treatment emerges. A must-read for anyone involved in researching or treating cancer, or for those looking to understand the experience of having cancer.' Professor Caroline Ford, Strategic Director of the Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute
'This deeply moving book opens the "black box" of Canc