Facing the Tiger: A Survivorship Guide for Men with Prostate Cancer

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Facing the Tiger is a practical survivorship guide designed to support men diagnosed with prostate cancer and the partners who support them. Written by health psychologist Professor Suzanne Chambers AO, the book provides evidence-based strategies to help men navigate the emotional, psychological and lifestyle challenges that often follow diagnosis and treatment.

Although prostate cancer has one of the highest survival rates among cancers, treatment side effects and ongoing health concerns can significantly affect quality of life. Many men experience anxiety, depression or uncertainty about the future during recovery.

This guide offers practical tools to help patients and their families manage stress, improve wellbeing and rebuild confidence throughout the survivorship journey.

Facing the Tiger is a practical survivorship guide designed to support men diagnosed with prostate cancer and the partners who support them. Written by health psychologist Professor Suzanne Chambers AO, the book provides evidence-based strategies to help men navigate the emotional, psychological and lifestyle challenges that often follow diagnosis and treatment.

Although prostate cancer has one of the highest survival rates among cancers, treatment side effects and ongoing health concerns can significantly affect quality of life. Many men experience anxiety, depression or uncertainty about the future during recovery.

This guide offers practical tools to help patients and their families manage stress, improve wellbeing and rebuild confidence throughout the survivorship journey.

    • Practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress following prostate cancer

    • Guidance on making treatment decisions you can live with

    • Support for partners navigating the emotional impact of diagnosis

    • Real-life stories from men and women sharing their experiences

    • A framework for improving communication with healthcare providers

    The book draws on over a decade of psycho-oncology research and more than 30 years of clinical experience.

  • Professor Suzanne Chambers AO is an internationally recognised expert in the psychology of cancer and men’s health. Her work focuses on improving the psychological wellbeing of people affected by cancer and developing evidence-based interventions to support survivorship.

    Her research and clinical experience underpin the practical strategies presented in Facing the Tiger.

  • The book addresses many of the challenges men face after a prostate cancer diagnosis, including:

    • coping with emotional stress and anxiety

    • communicating with partners and healthcare professionals

    • making informed decisions about treatment and recovery

    • maintaining mental health and wellbeing

    • navigating life after prostate cancer treatment

    Drawing on decades of psycho-oncology research and real-life patient experiences, the book shares personal stories from men and partners who have navigated similar journeys.

    • Men diagnosed with prostate cancer

    • Partners and caregivers

    • Individuals navigating survivorship after treatment

    • Those seeking evidence-based psychological support strategies

    • Author: Professor Suzanne Chambers AO

    • Format: Paperback

    • Category: Prostate cancer survivorship and men’s health

    • Publisher: Australian Academic Press

    • Pages: approximately 180

    • Language: English

  • This guide does not provide medical advice or treatment recommendations. It is designed to complement, not replace, care from qualified healthcare professionals.

  • What is Facing the Tiger about?
    The book provides practical strategies to help men and their partners cope with the emotional and psychological challenges of living with prostate cancer.

    Who should read this book?
    It is designed for men diagnosed with prostate cancer, their partners and families, and healthcare professionals supporting survivorship care.

    Does the book provide medical treatment advice?
    No. The book focuses on psychological wellbeing and coping strategies rather than clinical treatment decisions.