Managing the Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation - Softcover

Dodd, Marilyn J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0135474809 ISBN 13: 9780135474808

Publisher: Prentice Hall Direct, 1991

Synopsis

Describes side effects caused by chemotherapy and radiation therapy, explains how to alleviate or minimize these side effects, and offers nutritional advice for cancer patients

About this title

From Library Journal

Dodd, an oncology nurse and professor, has compiled a much-needed and easy-to-use resource for cancer patients and their families. Since chemotherapy and radiation treatments can cause severe and debilitating side effects, it becomes vital to learn how to cope and overcome those effects. Education is a key to that process. Part 1 defines chemotherapy, lists the 48 most common chemotherapeutic drugs and their side effects, and suggests ways to manage those effects. Especially useful and practical is a nutrition section with ideas on food intake and recipes. Radiation treatment, side effects, and ways to deal with them form the second part. The third section consists of a self-care log and worksheet. Expanded from its initial edition (Appleton & Lange, 1987), this book makes a significant contribution to patient education and should be required reading for all oncology patients. For all medical collections.
- Janet M. Coggan, Univ. of Florida Libs., Gainesville
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall Direct
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0135474809
• ISBN 13: 9780135474808
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 209