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Cancer survivorship sourcebook / Angela L. Williams, managing editor.

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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Williams, Angela, 1963- editor.
Series:
Health reference series.
Health reference series
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Cancer--Popular works.
Cancer.
Cancer--Patients--Care.
Cancer--Patients--Life skills guides.
Genre:
Life skills guides.
Popular works.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xv, 791 pages) : illustrations.
Edition:
Third edition.
Place of Publication:
Detroit, Michigan : Omnigraphics, [2020]
Summary:
"Provides basic health information for cancer survivors, such as seeking medical assistance, side effects of cancer treatments, cancer-related research studies, maintaining health during and after treatment, along with the guidelines for friends, family members, and caregivers to take care of cancer survivors. Includes glossary, index, and other resources"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Part 1. If your doctor says it is cancer
part 2. Making treatment and cancer care decisions
part 3. Clinical trials and cancer research updates
part 4. Coping with side effects and complications of cancer treatment
part 5. Emotional, cognitive, and mental-health issues in cancer care
part 6. Maintaining wellness during and after cancer treatment
part 7. Information for friends, family members, and caregivers
Part 8. Additional help and information.
Notes:
"Basic consumer health information about the physical, educational, emotional, social, and financial needs of cancer patients from diagnosis through cancer treatment and beyond, including facts about cancer care and learning about clinical trials and treatment options, and featuring tips for coping with the side effects of cancer treatments and adjusting to life after cancer treatment along with suggestions for caregivers, friends, and family members of cancer patients, a glossary of cancer care terms, and directories of related resources."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on October 16, 2020).
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
ISBN:
9781787857933
178785793X
9780780817852
0780817850
OCLC:
1137736788

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