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Integrative strategies for cancer patients, a practical resource for managing the side effects of cancer therapy, Elena J. Ladas, Kara M. Kelly ; contributing authors, Christine Grimaldi [and others]

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Integrative strategies for cancer patients

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Elena J. Ladas, Kara M. Kelly ; contributing authors, Christine Grimaldi [and others]

a practical resource for managing the side effects of cancer therapy

Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 The Role of Complementary Medicine and Cancer Treatment -- ch. 2 Communicating with Your Medical Team -- ch. 3 How To Use This Book -- ch. 4 Descriptions of Complementary Medicine Therapies -- Aromatherapy -- Chinese Medicine and Acupressure -- Herbal Teas -- Homeopathy -- Massage -- Nutrition -- Reflexology -- Supplements (Nutrition, Herbal) -- Visual Imagery -- Yoga -- ch. 5 Cancer Associated Side Effects -- Anxiety & Stress -- Chemo Brain -- Constipation -- Depression -- Diarrhea -- Dry Mouth -- Fatigue -- Headache -- Hot Flashes -- Immune Suppression -- Insomnia -- Loss of Appetite -- Loss of Libido -- Lymphedema -- Mouth Sores -- Nausea & Vomiting -- Pain -- Peripheral Neuropathy -- Radiation Burns -- Shortness of Breath -- Urinary Retention and Incontinence -- Appendices -- Appendix A Acupressure Point Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix B Anatomical Muscle Reference Model -- Appendix C Reflexology Foot and Hand Reference Charts -- Appendix D Yoga Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix E Glycemic Index -- Appendix F High Fiber Food Sources -- Appendix G Managing Food Portions -- Appendix H References -- Appendix I Resources -- Appendix J Metric Conversion Table