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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Cancer-Fighting Treatments | |
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| What This Book Offers | |
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| What This Book Can't Do | |
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| What Is Chemotherapy? | |
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| A Primer on Cell Life | |
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| Characteristics of Cancer Cells | |
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| Diagnosis | |
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| Treatment Choices | |
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| Side Effects of Chemotherapy | |
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| In Conclusion | |
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| Understanding Your Treatment Plan | |
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| Foundations of the Treatment Plan | |
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| Deciding on the Treatment Plan | |
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| Clinical Trials | |
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| How Will You Know if the Treatment Plan Is Working? | |
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| Treatment Plans Can Change | |
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| In Conclusion | |
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| Understanding Blood Tests | |
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| Why Test Your Blood? | |
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| Bone Marrow: The Blood-Cell Factory | |
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| Red Blood Cells | |
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| White Blood Cells | |
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| Infections | |
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| Platelets | |
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| Plasma | |
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| Looking At Your Lab Results | |
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| Tumor Markers | |
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| Communicating with Other Health Care Professionals | |
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| In Conclusion | |
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| The IV Experience | |
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| The Basics About Veins | |
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| Getting Your IV Started | |
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| Bags, Bottles, Tubing, and Pumps | |
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| Staying Comfortable During Chemotherapy | |
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| How Do You Cope? | |
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| IV Problems | |
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| Venous Access Devices | |
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| Watching Out for Problems | |
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| Which One Is Right for You? | |
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| In Conclusion | |
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| Preventing Nausea | |
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| What Causes Nausea? | |
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| Nausea and Chemotherapy | |
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| Types of Antinausea Medicines and How They Work | |
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| Patterns of Nausea | |
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| The Importance of Fluids | |
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| Step-by-Step Hints | |
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| In Conclusion | |
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| Coping with Other Digestion Changes | |
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| Your Digestive System | |
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| Mouth and Throat Problems | |
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| Appetite Problems | |
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| Heartburn | |
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| Diarrhea | |
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| Constipation | |
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| In Conclusion | |
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| Maintaining Good Nutrition By Tinrin Chew, RD, CSO | |
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| Getting Ready | |
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| Weight Gain and Weight Loss | |
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| Chemo Cycles | |
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| Recommendations for Digestive Difficulties | |
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| About the Author | |
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| Coping with Fatigue | |
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| Why Does Fatigue Happen? | |
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| When Does Fatigue Happen? | |
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| How Your Doctor Can Help | |
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| Things You Can Do | |
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| In Conclusion | |
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| Coping with Hair Loss and Skin Changes | |
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| Hair | |
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| How to Cope with Thinning Hair | |
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| Skin and Nails | |
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| In Conclusion | |
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| Coping with Nervous-System Changes | |
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| Peripheral Neuropathy | |
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| Peripheral Neuropathy and Constipation | |
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| Peripheral Neuropathy and Hearing Loss | |
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| Chemo Brain | |
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| In Conclusion | |
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| Sexuality | |
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| Changes in Sensation | |
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| Changes in Hormones | |
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| Getting Information | |
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| Things That Can Help Men | |
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| Things That Can Help Women | |
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| Changes in Body Image | |
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| Resuming Sexual Activity | |
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| Birth Control During Treatment | |
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| In Conclusion | |
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| Fertility | |
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| Get Information | |
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| Fertility: The Basics | |
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| Reproductive Effects of Treatment for Men | |
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| Reproductive Options for Men Before or During Treatment | |
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| Reproductive Effects of Treatment for Women | |
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| Reproductive Options for Women Before or During Treatment | |
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| Evaluating Your Fertility After Treatment | |
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| Reproductive Options After Treatment | |
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| Costs | |
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| In Conclusion | |
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| Mind and Body | |
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| The Emotional Impact of Cancer | |
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| Mind and Body: What's the Connection? | |
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| Help Along the Way | |
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| Finding Your Own Path | |
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| Suggested Reading | |
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| Relaxation and Stress Reduction | |
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| Deep Breathing | |
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| Breathing and Imagery | |
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| Other Relaxation Imagery | |
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| Mindfulness | |
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| Progressive Muscle Relaxation | |
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| Affirmations | |
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| In Conclusion | |
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| Preparing to Start Chemo: A Practical Guide | |
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| Before You Start Chemo | |
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| During Your Chemo Treatment | |
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| After Your Chemo Treatment | |
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| In Conclusion | |
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| Life After Cancer Treatments: Being a Survivor | |
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| Physical Changes | |
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| Emotional Issues | |
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| Getting Back to Normal | |
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| In Conclusion | |
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| Index | |