Johns Hopkins patients' guide to colon and rectal cancer /
Colon and rectal cancer
Nita Ahuja, MD, FACS, Brenda S. Nettles, MS, ACNP.
- 1st ed.
- x, 166 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
- Johns Hopkins patients' guide series .
- Johns Hopkins patients' guide series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
First steps; I've been diagnosed with colorectal cancer -- My team: meeting your treatment team -- Taking action-comprehensive treatment considerations -- Side effects of treatment: be proactive! -- Straight talk -- Maintaining balance: work and life during treatment -- Surviving colorectal cancer: re-engaging in mind and body health after treatment -- Managing risk: what if my cancer comes back? -- What then: my cancer isn't curable -- Trusted resources: additional information about colorectal cancer and its treatment.
Describes treatment options for colorectal cancer from start to finish, covering meeting the treatment team, managing the side effects of treatment, communicating with family and friends, and maintaining a work-life balance.