Written by a naturopathic physician specializing in complementary cancer care, Breast Cancer: Thriving Through Treatment to Recovery provides solutions for maintaining health and improving quality of life during conventional cancer treatment. With diet, exercise, and mental health plans tailored to treatment protocol and cancer type, this valuable guide offers safe and effective tools and practices to support patients through every phase and protocol. Organized into six easy chapters, the book summarizes the effects of chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy; catalogs potential side effects; and includes recipes, exercise programs, and mental health therapy suggestions based on symptoms and predictable side effect risks to build strength, promote healing, and improve outcomes.
This essential resource will help breast cancer patients reduce short- and long-term effects during and after treatment and includes:
Scientifically proven practices to support physical and emotional health using nutrition, exercise, and mind-body therapies Concise explanation of how specific cancer therapies work and their effects on the immune system Exercises to build strength with an array of low- to high-impact cardiovascular and weight-bearing exercises Quick and delicious recipes designed to include daily protein, fiber, and carbohydrate needs for patients in recovery Psychological health and well-being promoted therapies that address patient concerns
By:
Lisa A. Price
Imprint: Springer Publishing Co Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Weight: 185g
ISBN: 9780826148582
ISBN 10: 0826148581
Pages: 102
Publication Date: 30 June 2019
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction Chapter 1: Understanding Chemotherapy, Surgery, Radiation, and Hormone Therapy Chapter 2: Emotional Aftermath and Effects on the Immune System Chapter 3: Nurturing Through Nutrients: Easy, Flavorful Recipes Chapter 4: Getting Stronger: Exercise for Patients with Breast Cancer Chapter 5: Finding Emotional Balance: Mind-Body Therapies for Patients With Breast Cancer Chapter 6: Seeking Resiliency and Balance: Tying it all Together Appendix i: Cancer Support Organizations Appendix ii: Counseling and Therapy Organizations Appendix iii: Exercise Associations and Institutions
Lisa A. Price, ND, is in private practice in Seattle and is an adjunct faculty member at Bastyr University. In her role as a complementary cancer care specialty provider, she works with patients to help decrease side effects of conventional therapies and improve quality of life through supplements, diet, and exercise.
