A Guide to Survivorship for Women Who Have Ovarian Cancer Paperback / softback
Edited by Robert E. (Philip J. DiSaia Chair of Gynecologic Oncology, Chief of the Division of Gynecol Bristow, Terri L. (National Institutes of Health) Cornelison, F. J. (Attn: Kathleen M. Ryan) Montz
Part of the A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book series
Paperback / softback
Description
This updated and expanded second edition offers a wealth of information to ease the physical and emotional suffering of women who have ovarian cancer.
The expert authors include highly respected and experienced oncologists, gynecologic oncology nurse specialists, researchers, and ovarian cancer survivors.
Throughout the book they emphasize the concepts of survivorship, or living life well in the face of daunting uncertainties, and self-determination: the right of each patient to be informed, involved, and in control of her care.
Detailed information on diagnosis and treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, pain management, and integrative medicine, constitutes a key feature of the book.
Also covered in depth are image recovery, nutrition, pain control, and genetic testing.
Women who have ovarian cancer share advice on coping with the life-changing disease and its treatments.
Offering candor, compassion, and hope, this remarkable book explains how to add quality to your life and take care of medical and social needs while living with ovarian cancer.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:320 pages, 4 Line drawings, black and white
- Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press
- Publication Date:25/12/2015
- Category:
- ISBN:9781421417547
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:320 pages, 4 Line drawings, black and white
- Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press
- Publication Date:25/12/2015
- Category:
- ISBN:9781421417547
