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More than one in four people in England will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives, and most will need chemotherapy. This has made chemotherapy one of the most common types of treatment. Many people may view the word "chemotherapy" as a scary word, but the reality is that this impression must change today. The discovery of advanced modern drugs not only helped in raising the cure rate from the disease, but also led to an increase in the patient's life rate during the period of chemotherapy itself.The book deals with the concept of chemotherapy and the effectiveness and effect of drugs and their types. The book also discusses how to deal with the side effects associated with this treatment, such as general malaise, fatigue, stress and hair loss.In addition to the above, several other topics will be covered such as:Effects of chemotherapy on sex life and fertilityGuidance on diet and exerciseOther means by which the patient can live with chemotherapyVacations and workClinical trials as a glimmer of hope for the futureWritten by a well-known cancer specialist, this book offers reassuring and practical advice on how to live with chemotherapy with complete confidence and safety.About the author:Terry Priestman is a clinical consultant oncologist at a renowned hospital in England. In addition, he worked as a medical analyst at a cancer treatment institution (which provides information to cancer patients, their relatives and various healthcare workers). He has written over 100 papers in medical journals and was the former Dean of the Faculty of Clinical Oncology at the Royal Radiotherapy University.