Cancer is a Word, not a Sentence'' - A Case History about a Patient and a Practitioner who Changed their Relationship to Cancer
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Cancer is a Word, not a Sentence'' - A Case History about a Patient and a Practitioner who Changed their Relationship to Cancer
Description
EJOM (2011), Avern, Rebecca.
Abstract
There have been times in my practice when a patient with cancer has walked through my door and I have had a heart sink moment. Can I realistically make a difference to them? Are they secretly hoping that acupuncture will ‘cure’ their cancer? Are their expectations of what I can do for them too high? Will I feel inadequate if their cancer progresses? Should I be referring them to a herbalist too? My experience of treating J has provided a strong antidote to these feelings. It has taught me that, without doubt, I can as an acupuncturist make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of someone with cancer, and that the experience can be an uplifting one.
Alternative Title
EJOM
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Date
Date Created
3/2/2015
Language
English
Type
Journal Article
issn
1351-6647
issue
6
volume
6