From Both Ends of the Stethoscope

Whilst dealing with her own breast cancer, Dr Kathleen Thompson recognised the desperate need for a 'going through breast cancer' guide. Her experiences make a fascinating story in themselves, and Kathleen uses them to guide the reader through diagnostic tests and treatment options, what to do when things go wrong, and when mistakes are made. All the while she explains what is happening and why. Recognising that anyone encountering cancer is in a state of shock, she delivers factual information intermingled with her own story, in an easily-digestible, and often amusing format. Each chapter ends with further information sources and a summary. Kathleen looks back on her cancer journey with honesty, humour and compassion, and with the benefit of her medical understanding and knowledge of the system. Later in the book she also explains medical research and how to assess the credibility of the numerous cancer treatment claims, and what we can all do to protect ourselves from cancer.

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Kathleen Thompson is a doctor-originally a paediatrician, now specialising in pharmaceutical medicines and research. She has two long-suffering children, who patiently tolerate their mother's crazy projects, and rescue her from frequent IT catastrophes. She enjoys adventures and has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, walked the Camino de Santiago (500 miles) and, cycled through Rajasthan and through the mountains of Kerala. She raised funds for the charity, Women v Cancer, during two of these escapades. When she found she had breast cancer, she believed it had happened for a reason and has written her first book to give the benefit of her experience and knowledge to others with cancer and their loved ones.