CANCER LEAGUE ZURICH.
EDITH GREINER

Edith Greiner is a specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy (FMH) at the Cancer League.
She provides psychiatric care to cancer patients during and, most importantly, after their illness, and has extensive knowledge of the lasting impact that a diagnosis and treatment can leave on those affected.

In brief segments, she discusses topics such as trauma therapy, stigmatization, and physical changes, as well as the opportunities and insights she observes in her patients.
A CANCER DIAGNOSIS IS A TRAUMA.

For most individuals affected, their professional and personal lives are abruptly disrupted. Yet, even today, many misconceptions persist about the disease and its aftermath.

Edith shares the experiences of her young patients in the moments immediately after being confronted with their diagnosis.
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HOW DO WE, AS A SOCIETY, VIEW PEOPLE WITH CANCER?

Despite strong overall support, we as a society still struggle to openly talk about cancer. This is often rooted in our own unresolved fears surrounding mortality and illness.

In the following video, Edith Greiner explains how this can be challenging for those affected.
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«STIGMATIZATION ARISES FROM BEING CONFRONTED WITH ONE'S OWN NEGATIVE EXPERIENCES AND FEARS.»
Edith Greiner, Specialist in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (FMH), Cancer League Zurich
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A CANCER DIAGNOSIS?

To better understand those affected by cancer and their stories, one must learn more about the journey they’ve endured. How does chemotherapy impact a patient’s mental health, and what comes next?

In this interview, Edith Greiner discusses fear of recurrence, the positive aspects of chemotherapy, and common fears experienced by patients.
Life with Cancer 
HOW DOES CANCER AFFECT ONE'S BODY PERCEPTION?

With a cancer diagnosis, the body often no longer functions as patients were accustomed to before their illness. The trust in one's health is shaken, leading to uncertainty and fear for many.

Edith Greiner discusses the widespread phenomenon of losing control and its impact on her patients.
Loss of control
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«Fashion can definitely help patients regain a sense of control.»
Edith Greiner, Specialist in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (FMH), Cancer League Zurich
WHAT ROLE DOES FASHION PLAY FOR CANCER PATIENTS?

Clothing rests directly on the body and becomes intertwined with our perception of it. For many patients, however, this perception is disrupted by their illness.

This video explores how fashion can assist patients from a trauma-therapeutic perspective and why reclaiming a sense of control over their bodies is so important to them.
Fashion and cancer
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«Fashion can definitely help patients regain a sense of control.»
Edith Greiner, Specialist in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (FMH), Cancer League Zurich
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ARE THERE POSITIVE ASPECTS TO A CANCER DIAGNOSIS?

While cancer presents countless significant challenges for those affected, psychotherapists have observed positive changes in their patients as well.These aspects are rarely discussed, as the suffering caused by the illness and its treatment often takes center stage. This makes it all the more important to offer patients hope and encouragement.

Edith Greiner talks about the concept of post-traumatic growth and how even the most difficult life situations can hold the potential for positive transformation.
Posttraumatic Growth 
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