Exercises for Chemotherapy Patients Helpful and Effective Exercises to Help Fight Fatigue, Boost Energy, and Build Strength

Name: Exercises for Chemotherapy Patients Helpful and Effective Exercises to Help Fight Fatigue, Boost Energy, and Build Strength
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ISBN: 9781578260935

ISBN-10: 1578260930

ISBN-13: 9781578260935

Edition: 2002

Authors: Harry Raftopoulos, Erin O'Driscoll

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The diagnosis of cancer and chemotherapy treatment trigger questions, fears, and feelings of helplessness. But there is one step you can take right now to take charge of your health: Exercise. That's right. Exercising while undergoing chemotherapy treatments can help you take control of your body, and in the process give you strength, courage, and confidence. Now you can enjoy those very same benefits, with Exercises for Chemotherapy Patients. Written by an oncologist and an exercise physiologist, this book is the very first at-home exercise program designed especially for chemotherapy patients. Book jacket.

Book details

List price: $14.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Hatherleigh Company, Limited, The
Publication date: 6/3/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 168
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English



Introduction



Cancer and Chemotherapy


Effects of Chemotherapy


Fighting Fatigue and Other Side Effects



The Benefits of Exercise


What Does the Research Tell Us?


Designing an Exercise Program



Walking for Fitness


Technique


Leg Action


Apparel


Monitoring Your Heart Rate


A Beginning Walking Program



Learning to Breathe


Basic Breathing Exercises



Starting an Exercise Program


Warming up


Posture and Alignment


Seated Chair Exercises


Standing Rhythmic Resistance Exercises


Strengthening Floor Exercises


Stretches


Breast Cancer and Exercise



The Exercise Programs












Managing Your Life with Cancer


Fatigue


Nutrition


Preparing Yourself for Cancer Treatment


Managing Eating Problems During Treatment


Coping with Side Effects


Special Diets for Special Needs


Preventing Food-Borne Illness


Extra Vitamins and Minerals


Special Notes for Caregivers


After Treatment Ends


Ways to Get Back into Eating


Glossary


Helpful Charts


Resources


References


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