The chemotherapy survival guide Everything you need to know to get through treatment

Judith McKay

Book - 2009

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Published
Oakland, Calif. : New Harbinger Publications c2009.
Language
English
Main Author
Judith McKay (-)
Other Authors
Tamera Schacher (-)
Edition
3rd ed
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
viii, 267 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
ISBN
9781572246218
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Cancer-Fighting Treatments
  • What This Book Offers
  • What This Book Can't Do
  • Chapter 1. What Is Chemotherapy?
  • A Primer on Cell Life
  • Characteristics of Cancer Cells
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment Choices
  • Side Effects of Chemotherapy
  • In Conclusion
  • Chapter 2. Understanding Your Treatment Plan
  • Foundations of the Treatment Plan
  • Deciding on the Treatment Plan
  • Clinical Trials
  • How Will You Know if the Treatment Plan Is Working?
  • Treatment Plans Can Change
  • In Conclusion
  • Chapter 3. Understanding Blood Tests
  • Why Test Your Blood?
  • Bone Marrow: The Blood-Cell Factory
  • Red Blood Cells
  • White Blood Cells
  • Infections
  • Platelets
  • Plasma
  • Looking At Your Lab Results
  • Tumor Markers
  • Communicating with Other Health Care Professionals
  • In Conclusion
  • Chapter 4. The IV Experience
  • The Basics About Veins
  • Getting Your IV Started
  • Bags, Bottles, Tubing, and Pumps
  • Staying Comfortable During Chemotherapy
  • How Do You Cope?
  • IV Problems
  • Venous Access Devices
  • Watching Out for Problems
  • Which One Is Right for You?
  • In Conclusion
  • Chapter 5. Preventing Nausea
  • What Causes Nausea?
  • Nausea and Chemotherapy
  • Types of Antinausea Medicines and How They Work
  • Patterns of Nausea
  • The Importance of Fluids
  • Step-by-Step Hints
  • In Conclusion
  • Chapter 6. Coping with Other Digestion Changes
  • Your Digestive System
  • Mouth and Throat Problems
  • Appetite Problems
  • Heartburn
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • In Conclusion
  • Chapter 7. Maintaining Good Nutrition By Tinrin Chew, RD, CSO
  • Getting Ready
  • Weight Gain and Weight Loss
  • Chemo Cycles
  • Recommendations for Digestive Difficulties
  • About the Author
  • Chapter 8. Coping with Fatigue
  • Why Does Fatigue Happen?
  • When Does Fatigue Happen?
  • How Your Doctor Can Help
  • Things You Can Do
  • In Conclusion
  • Chapter 9. Coping with Hair Loss and Skin Changes
  • Hair
  • How to Cope with Thinning Hair
  • Skin and Nails
  • In Conclusion
  • Chapter 10. Coping with Nervous-System Changes
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Peripheral Neuropathy and Constipation
  • Peripheral Neuropathy and Hearing Loss
  • Chemo Brain
  • In Conclusion
  • Chapter 11. Sexuality
  • Changes in Sensation
  • Changes in Hormones
  • Getting Information
  • Things That Can Help Men
  • Things That Can Help Women
  • Changes in Body Image
  • Resuming Sexual Activity
  • Birth Control During Treatment
  • In Conclusion
  • Chapter 12. Fertility
  • Get Information
  • Fertility: The Basics
  • Reproductive Effects of Treatment for Men
  • Reproductive Options for Men Before or During Treatment
  • Reproductive Effects of Treatment for Women
  • Reproductive Options for Women Before or During Treatment
  • Evaluating Your Fertility After Treatment
  • Reproductive Options After Treatment
  • Costs
  • In Conclusion
  • Chapter 13. Mind and Body
  • The Emotional Impact of Cancer
  • Mind and Body: What's the Connection?
  • Help Along the Way
  • Finding Your Own Path
  • Suggested Reading
  • Chapter 14. Relaxation and Stress Reduction
  • Deep Breathing
  • Breathing and Imagery
  • Other Relaxation Imagery
  • Mindfulness
  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation
  • Affirmations
  • In Conclusion
  • Chapter 15. Preparing to Start Chemo: A Practical Guide
  • Before You Start Chemo
  • During Your Chemo Treatment
  • After Your Chemo Treatment
  • In Conclusion
  • Chapter 16. Life After Cancer Treatments: Being a Survivor
  • Physical Changes
  • Emotional Issues
  • Getting Back to Normal
  • In Conclusion
  • Index
Review by Library Journal Review

First published in 1993 as The Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy Survival Guide, this comprehensive book is updated with additional coverage on biotherapy, immunotherapy, nutrition, stress reduction, chemotherapy drugs, and more; it does not address radiation therapy. Without specifying a particular chemotherapy or treatment regimen for a certain type of cancer, oncology nurses McKay and Schacher include overviews of chemotherapy, treatment plans, and common blood tests as well as information on how to cope with side effects, nutrition, fatigue, and physical changes. In addition to their own expertise, the authors utilize a qualified nutritionist and psychiatrist with in-depth experience in oncology-related support. This general resource may need to be supplemented with information regarding users' specific oncology treatment or chemotherapy regimens. This should be included in any comprehensive consumer health collection, even those owning the earlier editions; also for larger general library collections.-Lori Gluckman, NY Harbor Healthcare Syst., Manhattan Campus Lib., Winterfeldt, VA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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