Step By Step Management Of Chemo And Radiotherapy (Paperback)

Table of Contents
* Introduction
* What is Chemotherapy?
* Chemotherapy and Blood Tests
* Learning to Live with Chemotherapy
* The Intravenous Experience
* Bags, Bottles, Tubings and Pumps
* Staying Comfortable During Chemotherapy
* Intravenous Problems
* Venous Access Devices
* How Long Treatment Lasts
* Selecting the Right Drugs
* Commonly Used Chemotherapy Drugs
* Selecting the Right Dosage
* Measuring the Response
* Dealing with Side Effects
* Coping with Side Effects of Chemotherapy
* Coping with Nausea and Vomiting
* Coping with Digestive Problems
* Hair Loss or Alopecia
* Skin Changes; Hyperpigmentation
* Sexuality and Fertility
* Coping with Fatigue
* Maintaining Good Nutrition
* Getting Support
* Relaxation and Stress Reduction
* How it Works?
* Planning the Therapy
* Types of External Radiation
* Types of Internal Radiation
* New Techniques to Improve Radiotherapy
* Dealing with Side Effects
* Index