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Cancer journey? Why I prefer life journey

15th August 2019 Karin Sieger

Whatever our circumstances in life, metaphors can give us clarity, meaning and stability. And so, like many other people diagnosed with cancer, I used to look at my life as a cancer journey. But at some point the metaphor started to work against me. I had outgrown it. What happened? [READ MORE]

When someone else dies of cancer (c) KarinSieger.com

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How to keep going when someone else dies of cancer

6th August 2019 Karin Sieger

If you are affected by cancer (whether you have been diagnosed, treated, or a relative, friend), then you will know how painful it can be, when someone else dies of cancer. How can we honour the pain of the [READ MORE]

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Ask your cancer questions here

6th August 2019 Karin Sieger

Whether you are going through or have finished treatment, live with cancer, are family, a friend, a colleague or a health care professional working in the field – cancer will affect you emotionally and mentally. And this is not because [READ MORE]

Cancer anger explained (c) KarinSieger.com

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Cancer anger explained – what is it and how to cope?

5th August 2019 Karin Sieger

What is cancer anger? When does it happen? Who gets it? And what can you do about it? Cancer anger is a normal response to fear, despair and grief – a range of feelings which cancer brings into our lives. [READ MORE]

Letting go of cancer survivor guilt (c) KarinSieger.com

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Cancer survivor guilt is not justified

5th August 2019 Karin Sieger

Cancer survivor guilt exists; it is real; I had it, too. But it is a feeling and attitude that is conditioned and not justified. Cancer survivor guilt is someone else’s anger and despair. It is not ours to take [READ MORE]

Podcast 'Cancer And You' with psychotherapist Karin Sieger (c) KarinSieger.com

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Cancer and You Podcast

5th August 2019 Karin Sieger

Cancer and You is one of two podcasts I record on my orange houseboat in the river Thames. This podcast is for anyone affected by cancer, including family, friends, colleagues, medical professionals etc. I focus on the emotional and [READ MORE]

Chemo brain explained (c) KarinSieger.com

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Chemo brain explained: What is it? Symptoms? Coping?

5th August 2019 Karin Sieger

Chemo brain is one of many possible side effects of cancer treatment. Not everyone will get it, but I did. And I did not really know what to expect and how to cope. Why Chemo Brain? During cancer treatment [READ MORE]

Cancer Treatment Choices (c) KarinSieger.com

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Cancer treatment choices can be lonely and frightening.

5th August 2019 Karin Sieger

Cancer treatment choices, like cancer itself, can be complicated. Everyone has a view and it’s hard enough to decide. How to cope with peer, medical and family pressure? I have been there, many times. Since my first diagnosis of [READ MORE]

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Cancer Voices: Informative and uplifting messages from the cancer community

5th August 2019 Karin Sieger

In her podcast episodes ‘Cancer Voices’ psychotherapist Karin Sieger hears from members of the cancer community who inform, support and encourage. [READ MORE]

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The emotional and mental impact of cancer – what to expect

5th August 2019 Karin Sieger

The impact of cancer is not just physical, but also emotional and mental. In that way it is similar other illnesses. But there is one big difference! Even if you are without cancer, if you are a relative, friend, [READ MORE]