Chemotherapy & Radiation (Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy Survivor's Guide) [Paperback]

Judith McKay (Author), Nancee Hirano (Author)

Book Description

Series: Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy Survivor's Guide | Publication Date: January 1998

Written by experienced chemotherapy and oncology nurses, this book explains how chemotherapy and radiation therapy works, and provides practical suggestions to prevent, minimize or cope with the side effects. Many who enter these treatments have no prior experience with which to be able to cope, but this book aims to provide the information they need to understand and navigate their treatment. The sections on minimizing side-effects such as nausea, hair loss, fatigue and digestive problems many readers will find particularly helpful.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; 2 edition (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572240709
• ISBN-13: 978-1572240704
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #903,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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

This review is from: Chemotherapy & Radiation (Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy Survivor's Guide) (Paperback)

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.

47 of 50 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

This review is from: Chemotherapy & Radiation (Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy Survivor's Guide) (Paperback)

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.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Little info for Radiation, August 19, 2005

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This review is from: Chemotherapy & Radiation (Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy Survivor's Guide) (Paperback)

I bought this book expecting information for dealing with radiation. There was very little information on radiation at all. The book may be useful for Chemotherapy patients (which is why I give it two stars). It had no stars of value for me dealing with radiation. My doctor told me more. "Cancer for dummies" and "just get me through this" have more information.