Description
Advances in treatment mean that increasing numbers of people now survive cancer in the long term. This book examines the sophisticated medical choices available that help to boost life expectancy and how to maximize your chances of recovery. Topics include:
chemotherapy
different types of radiotherapy
hormone therapy
surgery
targeted treatments
coping with side effects
staying comfortable during treatment
coping with nausea, pain and fatigue
lifestyle and diet
In this positive and comprehensive book, Mark Greener says, 'Your cancer journey is deeply personal, often difficult and at times frightening, but today's cutting-edge treatments can help you to live as full a life as possible, for as long as possible.