A cancer companion : your guide along the journey /
Chadi Nabhan.
- 346 pages 24 cm.
- A Johns Hopkins Press health book .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What is cancer and what causes it? -- Screening for cancer -- Symptoms and signs of cancer -- Making a diagnosis -- The first oncology visit -- Cancer staging -- Second opinions -- Clinical trials -- Treating the cancer : surgery -- Treating the cance r: chemotherapy -- Treating the cancer: radiation therapy -- Treating the cancer: hormonal therapy -- Treating the cancer : targeted therapy -- Treating the cancer : immunotherapy -- Bone marrow transplantation and CAR-T therapy -- Complementary and alternative therapy -- Managing side effects, palliative and hospice care -- Monitoring for recurrence -- Caring for the caregiver -- Communication -- Survivorship and the emotional journey of cancer -- The future of cancer care.
"This work is a guide to everything cancer from A to Z, simplifying ALL cancer concepts for patients, families, and the non-oncologist"--