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Author:

Ahuja, Nita.

Title:

Patients' guide to pancreatic cancer / Nita Ahuja, JoAnn Coleman ; series editors, Lillie D. Shockney, Gary R. Shapiro.

Publisher:

Jones & Bartlett Learning,

Copyright Date:

c2012

Description:

xii, 164 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subject:

Pancreas--Cancer--Popular works.

Other Authors:

Coleman, JoAnn.
Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index. At head of title: Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Contents:

First steps : I've been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer -- My team : meeting your treatment team -- Taking action : comprehensive treatment considerations -- Be prepared : the side effects of treatment -- Straight talk : communication with family, friends, and co-workers / by Ella-Mae Shupe -- Maintaining balance : work and life during treatment -- Surviving pancreatic cancer : re-engaging in mind and body health after treatment -- Managing risk : what if my cancer comes back? -- My cancer isn't curable : what now? / by Marian Grant -- Pancreatic cancer in older adults / by Gary R. Shapiro -- Trusted resources : finding additional information about pancreatic cancer and its treatment.

Summary:

A Concise, Easy-To-Follow "How To" Guide That Puts You On A Path To Wellness By Explaining Pancreatic Cancer Treatments From Start To Finish. It Guides You Through The Overwhelming Maze Of Treatment Decisions, Simplifies The Complicated Schedule That Lies Ahead, And Provides Valuable Tools To Help You To Put Together Your Plan Of Care.

Series:

The Johns Hopkins patients' guide series

ISBN:

0763774588 (pbk.)
9780763774585 (pbk.) :

OCLC:

(OCoLC)613420547

LCCN:

2010021071

Locations:

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)