An edition of A cancer companion
(2015)
A cancer companion
an oncologist's advice on diagnosis, treatment, and recovery
by Srivastava, Ranjana (Oncologist)
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"Cancer. It's the diagnosis no one wants to hear. Unfortunately though, these days most of us have known or will know someone who receives it. But what's next? With the diagnosis comes not only fear and uncertainty, but numerous questions, and a lot of unsolicited advice. With A Cancer Companion, esteemed oncologist Ranjana Srivastava is here to help, bringing both experience and honesty to guide cancer patients and their families through this labyrinth of questions and treatments, "--Amazon.com.
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A cancer companion: an oncologist's advice on diagnosis, treatment, and recovery
2015
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Table of Contents
What is cancer?
Where do I even begin?
How is cancer treated?
Finding an oncologist
What to expect when having chemotherapy
Deciding whether to have treatment and understanding side effects
How do I know if my chemo is working?
I could do with a break from chemotherapy
When to stop treatment
I'm off chemotherapy, what now?
Do I need radiotherapy?
Why can't I have an operation to remove the cancer?
Is a clinical trial for me?
What happens once I finish treatment?
I'm getting worse, what is the best course?
Managing pain
How cancer affects appetite, diet, and weight
Why natural therapies aren't the answer
How much exercise should I be doing?
I'm always tired
Lost sexuality
Tackling anxiety and depression
Does my oncologist have feelings?
Is my family at risk and what can I do?
Handling unexpected outcomes
How long do I have?
What is palliative care?
How do I tell the kids?
Keeping hope alive
Advance care planning
Will my death be painful?
The impact of being a carer.
Edition Notes
"First published by Penguin Australia, 2014"--Title-page verso.
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