Being diagnosed with cancer is a shock for patient, family and friends. But modern medicine ensures that many people with cancer can be cured or go on to enjoy many more years of active and fulfilling life. Fiona Castle experienced living alongside a cancer patient when her husband, Roy, was diagnosed. In this positive and informative guide she combines the practical and emotional aspects to provide resourceful and supportive help for anyone coping with the illness. She includes: * Taking it in and asking the right questions * Understanding the facts * How to get information and support * Treatments and their side effects * Living with cancer and the needs of carers * How to help yourself with complementary therapies * Terminal cancer, the fears and preparations * Getting back to ordinary life All proceeds from the sale of this book will go to The Roy Castle Fund for Cancer Research UK.