PinnedGiovanna M. GattiMy real life with cancer patientsI was 10, and I decided to work with cancer patients. My father was an MD, and, on TV and in newspapers, I was obsessively following a…Jan 27Jan 27
Giovanna M. GattiThe best help is respect for the path of others.Helping does not mean replacing others.May 1May 1
Giovanna M. GattiDi morte non si parla.Per aiutare chi affronta una malattia non serve negare che esista (a volte) il rischio di morire.Apr 30Apr 30
Giovanna M. GattiIl migliore aiuto è il rispetto per il percorso altrui.Aiutare non significa sostituirsi agli altri.Apr 22Apr 22
Giovanna M. GattiRaccontare la propria esperienza.In trent’anni di esperienza medica e (ora) psicoterapeutica in ambito oncologico ho avuto l’interessante privilegio di partecipare a vario…Feb 17Feb 17
Giovanna M. GattiThe need for psychotherapyCancer patients need psychological support: this seems obvious, but this kind of therapy is not provided on a large scale yet.Feb 15Feb 15
Giovanna M. GattiMay I eat this candy?I was astonished when I received this WhatsApp message: one of my patients asked me if she could eat a small piece of candy, and she sent…Feb 1Feb 1
Giovanna M. GattiWhat’s your life path? A crucial question for the cure.I firmly believe that an effective therapy for patients affected by cancer should include some relevant questions to be addressed during…Jan 29Jan 29
Giovanna M. GattiHow to tell the bad newsIt is pretty standard to receive this question: “How can you tell a woman she has cancer?”. I am unsure I can address a good answer, but I…Jan 28Jan 28