Cancer 101 -- The biology of cancer -- How cancer is diagnosed -- The emotional toll of cancer -- Deciding on goals and treatment -- Surgery -- Chemotherapy -- Radiation therapy -- The future of cancer care : immunotherapy, the gray zone, and clinical trials -- Integrative medicine : caring for the whole person -- Palliative care and hospice : increasing comfort -- Lifestyle changes to improve quality of life and outcomes -- Tips for significant others -- Survivorship -- Healthcare providers entering oncology -- Closing comments -- Breast cancer : 10 questions to ask -- Prostate cancer : 10 questions to ask -- Colorectal cancer : 10 questions to ask -- Lung cancer : 10 questions to ask -- The ten common mistakes patients make.
Summary:
"A friendly, easy-to-read guide for cancer patients and their loved ones when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. This book will help patients, loved ones, friends and family recognize the pitfalls of a cancer diagnosis and how to avoid them to get the best care possible during their cancer journey"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.