Chemotherapy and Radiation For Dummies (eBook)

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.

Introduction.

Part I: Your Journey Through Cancer Treatments: Preparing forthe Trip.

Chapter 1: Recognizing the Realities of Chemotherapy andRadiation.

Chapter 2: The Mutants Take Over: A Primer on Cancer.

Chapter 3: You Will Be Tested: What All Those Tests Show.

Part II: Your Choices along the Way: Making GoodOnes.

Chapter 4: Defining Chemotherapy: The Anticancer Drugs.

Chapter 5: Defining Radiation: A Burning Issue.

Chapter 6: Setting New Standards: The Role of ClinicalTrials.

Chapter 7: Getting a Second Chance: Bone Marrow Transplants.

Part III: Chemotherapy: What to Expect and How to Deal withSide Effects.

Chapter 8: What to Expect During Chemotherapy: A Head-to-ToeMouthwash.

Chapter 9: Gimme a Boost: Immune and Bone Marrow Stimulants.

Chapter 10: Coping with Serious Side Effects ofChemotherapy.

Chapter 11: Coping with Less Serious Side Effects ofChemotherapy.

Part IV: Radiation: What to Expect and How to Deal with SideEffects.

Chapter 12: What to Expect During Radiation: Tattoos andMoisturizer.

Chapter 13: Coping with Side Effects of Radiation Therapy.

Part V: Your Success Strategies: Assembling Your SupportTeam.

Chapter 14: Your Health Professionals: Your Friends andGuides.

Chapter 15: Good Nutrition: Eating Right No Matter How YouFeel.

Chapter 16: Meeting Spiritual Needs: Turning to Prayer andMeditation.

Chapter 17: Finding a Support Group: Realizing You Are NotAlone.

Part VI: Your Future after Cancer Treatments: LookingAhead.

Chapter 18: Finishing Therapy: An End and a Beginning.

Chapter 19: Dealing with Recurrence: Here We Go Again.

Chapter 20: Defining Yourself after Cancer: The New Normal.

Part VII: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 21: Ten Myths about Cancer.

Chapter 22: Ten Ways for Family and Friends to Help You.

Chapter 23: Ten Things Beyond Your Control.

Chapter 24: Ten Ways Life Will Be Better after Cancer.

Chapter 25: Ten Sources for More Information.

Glossary.

Index.

"...spiced with humour ... succeeds in demystofying cancer therapy ... a compassionate and practical book ... a welcome addition to cancer patient literature..." (Cancer World, April 2006)