附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 489-504) and index.
1. Symptoms and Diagnosis -- 2. Finding the Right Oncologist -- 3. What Are the Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas? -- 4. Prognoses -- 5. Tests and Procedures -- 6. How the NHLs Are Treated -- 7. What to Expect During Chemotherapy -- 8. What to Expect During Radiotherapy -- 9. Side Effects of Treatment -- 10. If You're Hospitalized -- 11. Stress and the Immune System -- 12. Interacting with Medical Personnel -- 13. Getting Support -- 14. Insurance, Finances, Employment, Record-Keeping -- 15. After Treatment Ends -- 16. Late Effects, Late Complications -- 17. Sexuality, Fertility, and Pregnancy -- 18. Relapse -- 19. Clinical Trials -- 20. Transplantation -- 21. Traveling for Care -- 22. If All Treatments Have Failed -- 23. The Future of Therapy -- 24. Researching Your Lymphoma -- B. Blood and Marrow Test Values -- C. Body Surface Area in Square Meters -- D. Classification Systems -- E. Common Chemotherapies.
摘要:Covers diagnosis, tests, selecting a doctor, symptoms, emotional responses, support systems, and such treatments as chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, marrow transplantation, stem cell rescue, and experimental treatments.
