Guide to Home-Based Cancer Care: Chemotherapy & Radiotherapy - Softcover

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 1965890946 ISBN 13: 9781965890943

Publisher: Chicago Academic Press, 2025

Synopsis

"Guide to Home-Based Cancer Care: Chemotherapy & Radiotherapy" serves as an essential resource for patients and families navigating cancer treatment. This practical handbook addresses the critical questions and challenges that arise during chemotherapy and radiotherapy, providing clear, accessible information to empower caregivers and patients alike.

The book begins by explaining the fundamentals of both treatment modalities—their indications, contraindications, and how they work—helping readers understand why a particular approach might be recommended. It then offers detailed, stage-by-stage guidance: how to prepare for treatment, manage side effects during therapy, and support recovery afterward. Special attention is given to nutritional needs, complication management, and frequently asked questions.

Beyond physical care, this guide tackles the profound emotional and psychological dimensions of cancer journeys. It provides actionable strategies for building patient confidence, offering psychological support, managing cancer-related pain, and responding to oncological emergencies. Comprehensive yet compassionate, this book stands as an invaluable companion for anyone committed to providing dignified, informed care through the challenges of cancer treatment.

Edition details

• Publisher: Chicago Academic Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1965890946
• ISBN 13: 9781965890943
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 314
• Editor: Liu Yan, Chen Yuanjiao