Coping With Radiation Therapy: A Ray of Hope

This book gives cancer patients & their families the tools necessary to understand what radiation treatment is, how it's administered, what side effects to expect, & what methods are used to mitigate those side effects. You'll understand what to expect when you undergo treatment; why & how radiation therapy is used for certain common cancers; how it affects you physically & emotionally; & what changes in your lifestyle & diet you might want to make. You'll be reassured by the knowledge that the side effects of the therapy are predictable & usually manageable. Also discusses the important role of support therapies such as nutrition & visualization.