{"product_id":"chemotherapy-and-radiation-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9780764578328","title":"Chemotherapy and Radiation For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9780764578328","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eChemotherapy and Radiation For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAlan P. Lyss (Author), Humberto Fagundes (Author), Patricia Corrigan (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780764578328, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 April 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 18.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.522 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"...spiced with humour ... succeeds in demystofying cancer therapy ... a compassionate and practical book ... a welcome addition to cancer patient literature...\" (\u003ci\u003eCancer World\u003c\/i\u003e, April 2006)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn informative, compassionate guide for cancer patients and their loved ones\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEach 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. It offers detailed advice on how to alleviate and cope with side effects-which range from hair loss to nausea to anemia-and describes how good nutrition, meditation, support groups, and other techniques and resources can help in the recovery process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You Don’t Have to Read 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Your Journey Through Cancer Treatments: Preparing for the Trip 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Your Choices along the Way: Making Good Ones 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Chemotherapy: What to Expect and How to Deal with Side Effects 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: Radiation: What to Expect and How to Deal with Side Effects 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V: Your Success Strategies: Assembling Your Support Team 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart VI: Your Future after Cancer Treatments: Looking Ahead 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart VII: The Part of Tens 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Your Journey Through Cancer Treatments: Preparing for the Trip 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Recognizing the Realities of Chemotherapy and Radiation 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Peace with Your Diagnosis 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegistering your emotions 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking time to process the news 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing a range of emotions 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelling family and friends 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering Information 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping for Cancer Specialists 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding good doctors 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing to embrace a new culture 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Options 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding chemotherapy and radiation 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking into clinical trials 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a chance on a transplant 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Virtual Chemotherapy 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting started on chemo 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking care of your immune system 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigning up for side effects 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying on Radiation Therapy for Size 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting set up for the first treatment 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging side effects 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSending for Help 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking room on the team bus 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing good nutrition 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTending to your spirit 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding support from strangers 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Beyond Cancer Treatments 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning anew 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReturning to square one 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking peace with a new you 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: The Mutants Take Over: A Primer on Cancer 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemystifying the “C” Word 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding how cancer develops 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat causes cancer? 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListing the types of cancer 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferentiating among tumors 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching the Immune System in Action 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering How Treatments Fight Back 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Risk Factors 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlaming your genes 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking for other causes 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking to the Future: Ongoing Research 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTargeting genetic culprits 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping fortified antibodies 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking of the “C” Word 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing saying the word 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScheduling pity parties 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComforting the people around you 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying the blame game 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Your Sense of Humor 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: You Will Be Tested: What All Those Tests Show 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassing a Battery of Tests 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving blood drawn 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStretching out on a table 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndergoing a biopsy 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying the Waiting Game 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the Stage for Treatment 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing your numbers 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIgnoring your numbers 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Symptoms of Cancer 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResisting the urge to self-diagnose 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing pain 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating Early Detection 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the types of screening tests 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRedirecting anger about tests 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Your Choices along the Way: Making Good Ones 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Defining Chemotherapy: The Anticancer Drugs 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Some Chemotherapy Basics 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSorting out the different drugs 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking heart from new developments 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating Different Delivery Systems 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving intravenous chemotherapy 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWearing a pump 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking chemotherapy by mouth 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at lesser-known forms of chemotherapy 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Your Oncologist’s Recommendation 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up a treatment plan 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining the dose 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a second opinion 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Best Choice for You 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking the right questions 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the right answers 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving forward with confidence 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Defining Radiation: A Burning Issue 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Radiation Therapy 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining external radiation therapy 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining internal radiation therapy 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring ways to improve radiation therapy treatments 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Your Radiation Oncologist’s Recommendation 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up a treatment plan 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining the dose 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the team 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a second opinion 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Best Choice for You 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Setting New Standards: The Role of Clinical Trials 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasping the Importance of Clinical Trials 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealizing the scope of cancer trials 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the development of clinical trials 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding Whether to Participate 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the benefits 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the risks 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking questions 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking more information 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Part in a Clinical Trial 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting eligibility guidelines 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing your rights 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling Good About Taking Part 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing what participants have to say 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBanishing the notion of guinea pigs 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Getting a Second Chance: Bone Marrow Transplants 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemystifying Bone Marrow Transplants 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining bone marrow 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the purpose of a transplant 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the source of stem cells 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Types of Transplants 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at autologous transplants 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at syngeneic transplants 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at allogeneic transplants 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at an alternative 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearching for a Donor 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for a Bone Marrow Transplant 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledging your emotions 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppointing a caregiver 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Retrieval Methods 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarvesting the bone marrow 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining peripheral blood stem cells 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndergoing the Rescue Process 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing external changes 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing internal changes 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping an Eye Out for Post-Rescue Problems 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Chemotherapy: What to Expect and How to Deal with Side Effects 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: What to Expect During Chemotherapy: A Head-to-Toe Mouthwash 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour First Appointment: Getting the Toughest One Out of the Way 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing your feelings 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for your first treatment 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArriving for your treatment 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndergoing your first treatment 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeading for home 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuing with Chemo 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your appointments 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting changes in your health 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting your health 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for the Support You Need 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelegating responsibilities to your family 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppointing a “Chemo Buddy” 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllowing friends to help 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Yourself a Break 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping everything in perspective 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping an eye on the future 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Gimme a Boost: Immune and Bone Marrow Stimulants 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoning Up on Bone Marrow 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoosting the Immune System 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhite blood cells 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRed blood cells 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlatelets 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn additional complication 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing an Infection 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Supplements 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Coping with Serious Side Effects of Chemotherapy 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering What’s to Come 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading a firsthand report 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePredicting your experience 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping an Eye on Kidney and Bladder Function 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombating Nausea 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating smart 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrinking smart 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComforting yourself 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacing Fatigue 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking for anemia 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConserving energy 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFighting Pain 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNailing neuropathy 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching out for mouth sores 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with dry mouth 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemystifying Depression 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacing your fear 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying other causes of depression 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the help you need 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfronting Infertility 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing proactive 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning to wait 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLosing Your Hair 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for your hair before it goes 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning ahead for hair loss 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing new hair 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Coping with Less Serious Side Effects of Chemotherapy 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering What’s to Come 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattling Intestinal Disarray 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with diarrhea 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with constipation 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetaining Fluids 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing Vision Problems 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFighting Fuzzy Thinking 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLosing Interest in Food 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMistrusting your sense of taste 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoosting your appetite 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting back on drinking 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting Skin and Nail Problems 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eItching to scratch 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing how to treat nails 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttacking acne 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuffering from sunburn 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReacting to radiation 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Radiation: What to Expect and How to Deal with Side Effects 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: What to Expect During Radiation: Tattoos and Moisturizer 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour First Appointments: Getting the Toughest Ones Out of the Way 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what to expect 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMapping the area to be treated 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining the dose to use 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting tattoos 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up your schedule 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing the Real Thing 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing your feelings 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArriving on the first day 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoothing Your Skin 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Wardrobe Adjustments 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking the Support You Need 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Yourself a Break 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your appointments 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping everything in perspective 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping an eye on the future 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Coping with Side Effects of Radiation Therapy 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering What’s to Come 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying your type of therapy 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePredicting your experience 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFending Off Fatigue 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning an important word 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting your timing right 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for Your Skin 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing protective strategies 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching for warning signs 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoothing Inflamed Mucous Membranes 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing Diarrhea 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying “No” to Nausea 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking wise food choices 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking wise drink choices 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding comfort 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiving with Lymphedema 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Out for Pneumonitis 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning to the Restroom 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching Your White Blood Count 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Hair Loss 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePampering your hair while you have it 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking plans in advance 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Depression 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for help 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking through fear and grief 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Your Success Strategies: Assembling Your Support Team 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Your Health Professionals: Your Friends and Guides 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating with Your Doctors 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a good relationship 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering less-than-ideal situations 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking Help from a Psychologist 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllowing yourself to accept help 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what kind of help to expect 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting Other Health Professionals 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking time for massage 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYearning for yoga 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenewing with reiki 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking up tai chi 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying meditation 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFitting in fitness 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Good Nutrition: Eating Right No Matter How You Feel 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWelcoming New Members to the Team 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing When You Need Help 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatching Up on the Food Fights 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoning Up on the Benefits 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledging the “A” List 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding time for fluids 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePumping up with protein 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing carbohydrates and fats 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMulling over vitamins and minerals 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlumbing the Pitfalls of Poor Eating 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Problems that May Develop 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealizing how tumors impact nutrients 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing how surgery affects eating habits 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing how chemotherapy influences nutrition 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledging problems caused by radiation therapy 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing effects of bone marrow and stem cell transplants 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Meeting Spiritual Needs: Turning to Prayer and Meditation 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Distress 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTallying Up the Benefits of Faith 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about Spirituality with Your Doctors 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Prayer Practices 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonalizing prayers 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraying in free verse 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeditating in a prayerful manner 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccepting Prayers from Others 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the Healing Power of Prayer 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening to a Doctor on Spirituality 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSquaring Faith with Cancer 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Finding a Support Group: Realizing You Are Not Alone 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Your Level of Interest 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining “Group” 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocating a Group 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking the Right Questions 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking One-on-One Support 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the Benefits 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the Risks 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling the hard stuff 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting yourself emotionally 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping Newcomers 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: Your Future after Cancer Treatments: Looking Ahead 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Finishing Therapy: An End and a Beginning 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring Your Health after Cancer 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpecting a recovery period 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScheduling follow-up care 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping appointments 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelling the truth 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorrying about recurrence 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping with Long-Term Side Effects 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFighting fatigue 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting up with pain 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging lymphedema 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the best of mouth problems 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacing bladder or bowel problems 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccepting early menopause 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSorting out sexual issues 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing Your Hormone Level 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing arguments for hormone therapy 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering different approaches 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing up the side effects 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding what’s best for you 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking Out a Wellness Plan 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Dealing with Recurrence: Here We Go Again 281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Recurrence 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing signs of recurrence 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting up to speed on semantics 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRedefining Survivor 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRiding the Emotional Roller Coaster 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestioning everything 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving on 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing a Treatment Plan 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding your options 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the most of past experiences 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting treatment goals when a cure isn’t possible 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Unconventional Treatments 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacing the Future, Whatever Comes 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding comfort in hospice care 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebunking the myths of hospice 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraveling on 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Defining Yourself after Cancer: The New Normal 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Life Through New Eyes 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaping the benefits 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a physical boost from positive thinking? 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Semantic Decisions 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllowing for Negativity 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Inspiration in Amazing Recoveries 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Time Differently 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing the wakeup call 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiving in gratitude 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpending time on yourself 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting Yourself Emotionally 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking out for number one 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking friends with lingering fear 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Your Boundaries at Home and Work 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLightening Up 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII: The Part of Tens 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Myths about Cancer 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth #1: When You Get Cancer, You Die 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth #2: If the Cancer Doesn’t Kill You, the Treatments Will 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth #3: Cancer Treatments Are One-Size-Fits-All 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth #4: You Can’t Work while You’re Having Cancer Treatments 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth #5: It Takes Forever to Get Over Cancer Treatments 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth #6: It’s Your Fault You Got Cancer 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth #7: The Medical Community Suppresses Alternative Healing Methods 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth #8: Now Your Family Will All Get Cancer 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth #9: Cancer Always Comes Back 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth #10: Nothing Is Ever the Same after Cancer 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Ways for Family and Friends to Help You 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledging That You Have Cancer 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving You Time to Accept the Diagnosis 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding You While You Cry 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking You Laugh 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking Help Coping from Someone Else 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for Specific Ways to Help You 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarrying Out Your Requests 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering What You Are Reluctant to Ask For 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping to Protect You 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCelebrating with You 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Ten Things Beyond Your Control 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning Back the Clock 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping the Diagnosis a Secret 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncountering an Alien Culture 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking New Friends 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing Mood Swings 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacing Your Own Mortality 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuffering Power Outages 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMissing Some Good Times 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