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    Supportive cancer care : the complete guide for patients and their families / Ernest H. Rosenbaum & Isadora Rosenbaum.

    • Title:Supportive cancer care : the complete guide for patients and their families / Ernest H. Rosenbaum & Isadora Rosenbaum.
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    • Author/Creator:Rosenbaum, Ernest H.
    • Other Contributors/Collections:Rosenbaum, Isadora R.
    • Published/Created:Naperville, Ill. : Sourcebooks, ©2001.
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Cancer--Popular works.
    • Medical Subjects: Neoplasms--Popular Works.
    • Genre/Form:Popular works.
    • Description:xvii, 494 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
    • Summary:Provides information about cancer management covering such topics as diagnosis, treatment options, side effects of treatments, nutrition, stress, and social services.
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:157071696X ( hardcover)
      1570717877 (pbk.)
    • Contents:A Patient's Point of View
      Cancer: Diagnosis, Information, and Treatment
      Understanding Cancer: What It Is and How It Is Treated
      Genetics and Cancer
      Patient-Physician Relationships: The Unwritten Contract
      CancerNet: Current, Credible, and Comprehensive Cancer Information
      Cancer Therapy
      Survivor's Guide to Bone Marrow Transplantation
      Side Effects of Cancer Therapy: Causes and Treatment
      Side Effects of Chemotherapy
      Pain Control
      Cancer-Related Fatigue
      Lymphedema
      Alternative and Complementary Therapies: Acupuncture, Biofeedback, and Hypnosis
      The Role of the Mind
      The Will to Live
      Stress and Cancer: An Overview
      Does Stress Cause Cancer?
      Does Your Attitude Make a Difference?: Psychological Factors
      Coping with Cancer: Ten Steps Toward Emotional Well-Being
      Coping with Depression
      Religion and Spirituality
      Visualization: The Power of Imagery and Mental Participation
      The Art of Forgiveness
      Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
      The Waiting Process: Hurry Up and Wait!
      Support Groups: The Benefits of Talking with Others
      Creative Expression: Improving the Quality of Your Life with Art, Music, Poetry, and Humor
      The Care of the Body
      Nutrition for the Cancer Patient
      Nutrition Problems: Causes and Solutions
      Modified Diets
      Recipes for the Chemotherapy Patient
      Choosing a Multivitamin
      Complementary Medications and Chemotherapy: Antioxidants and Herbal Medications
      Rehabilitation and Fitness Exercises
      Massage and Compassionate Touch for Persons with Cancer
      Self-Care and Activities of Daily Living
      Sexuality and Cancer
      Sleep Problems and Solutions
      Supportive and Social Services for Life and Death Issues
      In-Hospital Routines and Health Care Support Teams
      In-Home Services and Support Programs
      The Doctor's Office and Ambulatory Clinics
      Social Services in the Hospital, Home, and Office
      Dealing with Death If Cancer Becomes Terminal
      Grief and Recovery
      Planning for the Future
      Paying for Cancer Care
      Decisions for Life: Advance Directives
      Your Legacy of Love
      Choosing Life.
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