The Chemotherapy & Radiation Therapy Survival Guide (Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy Survivor's Guide) (Paperback)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 226 pages
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; 2 edition (February 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572240709
• ISBN-13: 978-1572240704
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #496,867 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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101 of 102 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I've read on this subject., February 25, 1998

By A Customer

Written by two nurses who understand the questions patients have before and during chemotherapy or radiation therapy, this book is very easy to read but doesn't skimp on technical details when necessary. The chapters cover basics about the treatment, how to deal with side-effects, getting good nutrition, support, and bone-marrow transplants. I work at a Cancer Center and our patients really like this book because it de-mystifies the process and helps guide them through from beginning to end. There is comfort in knowing what is coming and they feel reassured to know that there are ways to deal with just about everything that may come their way. Since our patients are usually very interested in mind/body techniques during chemotherapy, I especially like the chapters on Mind/Body techniques, relaxation and visualization. The authors seem to know just what patients are looking for and what they need.

46 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent. A must for all on chemo and/or radiation therapy, November 4, 1999

By A Customer

I found this book very informative, and it makes the idea of going into this type of therapy less frightening and "unknown". I am purchasing several more for people I know who are receiving chemotherapy too, so they can have access to this same knowledge. Special thanks to those who took the time to make this book available.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best information, September 11, 2003

By	Su Kluth (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews

After my dad's recent diagnosis of colorectal cancer, I purchased a ton of books about his cancer & treatments. This one is the best one I've purchased so far. My dad refers to it daily to check his symtoms & even just to get alittle more educated on what he should be expecting. VERY beneficial to have.