McKay, Judith.

The chemotherapy survival guide : everything you need to know to get through treatment / Judith McKay, Tamera Schacher. - 3rd ed. - Oakland, Calif. : New Harbinger Publications, c2009. - viii, 267 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (213) and index.

1. What is chemotherapy? -- 2. Understanding your treatment plan -- 3. Understanding blood tests -- 4. The IV experience -- 5. Preventing nausea -- 6. Coping with other digestion changes -- 7. Maintaining good nutrition -- 8. Coping with fatigue -- 9. Coping with hair loss and skin changes -- 10. Coping with nervous-system changes -- 11. Sexuality -- 12. Fertility -- 13. Mind and body -- 14. Relaxation and stress reduction -- 15. Preparing to start chemo : a practical guide -- 16. Life after cancer treatments : being a survivor.

9781572246218 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1572246219 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2008052321

GBA930825 bnb

014937856 Uk


Cancer--Chemotherapy--Popular works.

RC271.C5 / M35 2009

616.99/4061