Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Cancer of the Stomach and Esophagus

by Duncan, Mark D.

• ISBN13: 9780763774301
• ISBN10: 0763774308
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-08-20
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Stomach and Liver Cancer is a concise, easy-to-follow how to guide that puts you on a path to wellness by explaining stomach and liver cancer treatment from start to finish. It guides you through the overwhelming maze of treatment decisions, simplifies the complicated schedule that lies ahead, and performs the task of putting together your plan of care in everyday terms. Empower yourself with accurate, understandable information that will give you the ability to confidently participate in the decision making about your care and treatment.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Introduction: How to Use This Book to Your Benefit	p. ix
First Steps-I've Been Diagnosed with Cancer of the Stomach or Esophagus	p. 1
My Team-Meeting Your Treatment Team	p. 21
Taking Action-Comprehensive Treatment Considerations	p. 31
Be Prepared-The Side Effects of Treatment	p. 47
Straight Talk-Communication with Family, Friends, and Coworkers	p. 63
Maintaining Balance-Work and Life During Treatment	p. 71
Surviving Cancer of the Stomach or Esophagus-Reengaging in Mind and Body Health After Treatment	p. 81
Managing Risk-What If My Cancer Comes Back?	p. 91
My Cancer Isn't Curable-What Now?	p. 95
Cancer of the Stomach and Esophagus in Older Adults	p. 99
Trusted Resources-Finding Additional Information About Cancer of the Stomach and Esophagus and Their Treatment	p. 115
Information About Johns Hopkins	p. 121
Further Reading	p. 123
Glossary	p. 125
Index	p. 131
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