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Making the chemotherapy decision / by Drum, David E.(CARDINAL)741461;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Cancer; Cancer;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Braving chemo : what to expect, how to prepare and how to get through it / by Zavaleta, Beverly A.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Getting started -- Preventing and treating side effects -- Preventing infection -- Nutrition -- Appearance matters -- Your restless mind -- Recovery.Harvard-educated physician and cancer survivor Beverly A. Zavaleta MD combines her medical expertise with a survivor’s insight to provide practical advice for both chemotherapy patients and cancer caregivers. This book gives clear answers to the most urgent chemotherapy questions, such as how to keep hair from falling out, what to eat and how to prevent nausea, and how to face tough feelings such as fear of dying.
Subjects: Cancer; Cancer; Chemotherapy.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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5-HTP : the natural way to overcome depression, obesity, and insomnia / by Murray, Michael T.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-277) and index.
Subjects: Hydroxytryptophan; Serotonin; Depression, Mental; Obesity; Insomnia;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 3
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Psych meds made simple : how & why they do what they do / by Peterson, Ashley L.; Vancouver Indie Collection.;
Subjects: Mental illness; Psychopharmacology.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Psychopharmacology : straight talk on mental health medications / by Wegmann, Joseph,author.(CARDINAL)801982;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-231) and index.This is the definitive guide and desk reference for healthcare professionals and patients to expand their knowledge in the pharmacological and behavioral treatment of psychosis, anxiety, depression, bipolar, insomnia and ADHD. New to the third edition: -DSM-5(R) and psychotropic medication prescribing -New risk factors with antidepressants -Anxiety treatment -- what should not be medicated -Herbal and other alternative treatments -Latest in geriatric psychopharmacology -Psychotropic medication discontinuation-safe strategies that work -Additive and combination medication protocols -Newly released psychiatric medications -Dosage Range Charts.
Subjects: Mental illness; Psychopharmacology.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The chemotherapy survival guide : everything you need to know to get through treatment / by McKay, Judith.(CARDINAL)774613; Schacher, Tamera.(CARDINAL)494328;
Includes bibliographical references (213) and index.Acknowledgments -- Introduction. Cancer-fighting treatments -- What this book offers -- What this book can't do -- Chapter 1. What is chemotherapy? A primer on cell life -- Characteristics of cancer cells -- Diagnosis -- Treatment choices -- Side effects of chemotherapy -- In conclusion -- Chapter 2. Understanding your treatment plan. Foundations of the treatment plan -- Deciding on the treatment plan -- Clinical trials -- How will you know if the treatment plan is working? -- Treatment plans can change -- In conclusion -- Chapter 3. Understanding blood tests. Why test your blood? -- Bone marrow : the blood-cell factory -- Red blood cells -- White blood cells -- Infections -- Platelets -- Plasma -- Looking at your lab results -- Tumor markers -- Communicating with other health care professionals -- In conclusion -- Chapter 4. The IV experience. The basics about veins -- Getting your IV started -- Bags, bottles, tubing, and pumps -- Staying comfortable during chemotherapy -- How do you cope? -- IV problems -- Venous access devices -- Watching out for problems -- Which one is right for you? -- In conclusion --Chapter 11. Sexuality. Changes in sensation -- Changes in hormones -- Getting information -- Things that can help men -- Things that can help women -- Changes in body image -- Resuming sexual activity -- Birth control during treatment -- In conclusion -- Chapter 12. Fertility. Get information -- Fertility : the basics -- Reproductive effects of treatment for men -- Reproductive options for men before or during treatment -- Reproductive effects of treatment for women -- Reproductive options for women before or during treatment -- Evaluating your fertility after treatment -- Reproductive options after treatment -- Costs -- In conclusion -- Chapter 13. Mind and body / by Burton A. Presberg. The emotional impact of cancer -- Mind and body : what's the connection? -- Help along the way -- Finding your own path -- Suggested reading -- Chapter 14. Relaxation and stress reduction. Deep breathing -- Breathing and imagery -- Other relaxation imagery -- Mindfulness -- Progressive muscle relaxation -- Affirmations -- In conclusion -- Chapter 15. Preparing to start chemo : a practical guide. Before you start chemo -- During your chemo treatment -- After your chemo treatment -- In conclusion -- Chapter 16. Life after cancer treatments : being a survivor. Physical changes -- Emotional issues -- Getting back to normal -- In conclusion -- Index.Chapter 5. Preventing nausea. What causes nausea? -- Nausea and chemotherapy -- Types of antinausea medicines and how they work -- Patterns of nausea -- The importance of fluids -- Step-by-step hints -- In conclusion -- Chapter 6. Coping with other digestion changes. Your digestive system -- Mouth and throat problems -- Appetite problems -- Heartburn -- Diarrhea -- Constipation -- In conclusion -- Chapter 7. Maintaining good nutrition / by Tinrin Chew. Getting ready -- Weight gain and weight loss -- Chemo cycles -- Recommendations for digestive difficulties -- About the author -- Chapter 8. Coping with fatigue. Why does fatigue happen? -- When does fatigue happen? -- How your doctor can help -- Things you can do -- In conclusion -- Chapter 9. Coping with hair loss and skin changes. Hair -- How to cope with thinning hair -- Skin and nails -- In conclusion -- Chapter 10. Coping with nervous-system changes. Peripheral neuropathy -- Peripheral neuropathy and constipation -- Peripheral neuropathy and hearing loss -- Chemo brain -- In conclusion --
Subjects: Cancer;
Available copies: 13 / Total copies: 15
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World without cancer : the story of vitamin B17 / by Griffin, G. Edward.(CARDINAL)128062;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-361) and index.pt. 1. The science of cancer therapy --
Subjects: Laetrile.; Cancer; Laetrile; Cancer; Tumors;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Healthy eating during chemotherapy : for the first time, a chef and a medical specialist have teamed up to inspire you with over 100 delicious recipes / by Mil, José van,author.(CARDINAL)562157; Archer-Mackenzie, Christine,author.(CARDINAL)561269; Brandsen, Henk,photographer.(CARDINAL)561270;
Cancer and food -- What's the problem? -- The method -- The good foods list -- Hints and tips -- The recipes. Light ; Smooth ; Soft with a bite ; Liquid ; Crisp ; Firm.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Cancer;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Exercises for chemotherapy patients / by Raftopoulos, Harry.(CARDINAL)674506; O'Driscoll, Erin.(CARDINAL)674505;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Cancer; Cancer; Cancer; Cancer;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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You mean I don't have to feel this way? : new help for depression, anxiety, and addiction / by Dowling, Colette.(CARDINAL)157926;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-280) and index.
Subjects: Affective disorders; Anxiety; Bipolar disorder; Compulsive behavior; Depression, Mental;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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