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Author:

Ahuja, Nita.

Title:

Johns Hopkins medicine patients' guide to colon and rectal cancer / Nita Ahuja, Brenda S. Nettles.

Publisher:

Jones & Bartlett Learning,

Copyright Date:

c2014

Description:

x, 166 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subject:

Colon (Anatomy)--Cancer--Popular works.
Rectum--Cancer--Popular works.
Colorectal Neoplasms--Popular works.

Other Authors:

Nettles, Brenda S.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

First steps; I've been diagnosed with colorectal cancer -- My team: meeting your treatment team -- Taking action-comprehensive treatment considerations -- Side effects of treatment: be proactive! -- Straight talk -- Maintaining balance: work and life during treatment -- Surviving colorectal cancer: re-engaging in mind and body health after treatment -- Managing risk: what if my cancer comes back? -- What then: my cancer isn't curable -- Trusted resources: additional information about colorectal cancer and its treatment.

Summary:

Describes treatment options for colorectal cancer from start to finish, covering meeting the treatment team, managing the side effects of treatment, communicating with family and friends, and maintaining a work-life balance.

Series:

Johns Hopkins patients' guide series

ISBN:

0763774286 (paperback) :
9780763774288 (paperback) :

LCCN:

2012023015

Locations:

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

CEAX572 -- Kirkwood Community College Library (Cedar Rapids)

XXPH787 -- Council Bluffs Public Library (Council Bluffs)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)

LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)

DPPE403 -- Kendall Young Library (Webster City)