Getting cancer is like a bomb going off in your life.Having chemotherapy can feel like another bomb.If you’re getting ready for chemotherapy, you probably have many questions—but searching for answers on the internet can be overwhelming and the pamphlets from your oncologist don’t begin to tell you all you need to know. You may be scared, confused or exhausted. You’ll want to know what to expect and how to prepare for chemotherapy – and so will your loved ones who are supporting you.In this concise and comforting guidebook, Braving Chemo, Harvard-educated physician and breast cancer survivor Beverly A. Zavaleta MD cuts through the confusion to provide you with clear answers to your most urgent chemotherapy questions, such as:Can I keep my hair from falling out?What should I eat?How can I keep my spirits up when I’m worried about dying?Combining her medical expertise with a survivor’s experience and insight, Dr. Zavaleta provides practical advice on topics such as where to find reliable information about your treatment regimen, what you should take to your chemo session, and how to keep up your strength. Braving Chemo also confronts the challenges of cancer recovery and coping with fear and pain.Whether you’re a chemotherapy patient or a cancer caregiver, Braving Chemo is a valuable resource about what to expect during chemo, how to minimize the side effects and how to live life as normally as possible when life itself is on the line.For more information on Braving Chemo and Dr. Zavaleta, visit her website at www.BeverlyZavaletaMD.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram @BZavaletaMD.
✔ Author(s): Beverly A. Zavaleta MD
✔ Title: Braving Chemo: What to Expect, How to Prepare and How to Get Through It
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (354 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1733456503
✔ ISBN-13: 9781733456500
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Braving Chemo by Beverly A. Zavaleta MD
Lucy Garraway
What an intellectual journey! The themes explored in this book challenged my perceptions and sparked introspection. It's refreshing to read a book that provokes such thought.
Josephine Alvarez
The author's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through their words is truly remarkable. I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster throughout the entire book.
Kara Snyder
The plot was so well-paced that I lost track of time while reading. I was completely immersed in the story, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the next twist.
