Chemotherapy and Radiation For Dummies

Name: Chemotherapy and Radiation For Dummies
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SKU: 9780764578328
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By Alan P. Lyss and Humberto Fagundes and Patricia Corrigan

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Chemotherapy and Radiation For Dummies provides a comprehensive guide to understanding cancer treatments. It offers insight into what chemotherapy and radiation involve, what to expect during sessions, and how to manage side effects. The book is designed to help patients and their families navigate the complex treatment process with practical advice and support.
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This book may appeal to you if you're seeking clear and comprehensive guidance on navigating cancer treatment. With easy-to-understand explanations, it offers practical advice for patients and their families on managing the physical and emotional aspects of chemotherapy and radiation therapies. Ideal for those looking for expert insights and supportive tips during their healthcare journey.

Each year, more than 1 million people get treated for cancer, and most of these will undergo chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or both. This reassuring, optimistic guide helps people get a handle on treatment options and explains in plain English how chemotherapy and radiation therapy really work.

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An informative, compassionate guide for cancer patients and their loved ones

It offers detailed advice on how to alleviate and cope with side effects—ranging from hair loss to nausea to anaemia—and describes how good nutrition, meditation, support groups, and other techniques and resources can help in the recovery process.

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Chemotherapy and Radiation For Dummies is praised for its compassionate approach and practical advice, effectively demystifying cancer therapy with a touch of humour. It is considered a valuable and welcome resource for cancer patients, offering clear guidance while making a difficult subject more accessible.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780764578328

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 384

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Alan P. Lyss Dummies Health & Wellness Humberto Fagundes Non-Fiction Patricia Corrigan Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Alan P. Lyss, MD, is a medical oncologist. Humberto M. Fagundes, MD, is a radiation oncologist. Patricia Corrigan is a professional writer and cancer survivor.