I read this as my husband was undergoing cancer treatment, and I found it very helpful indeed in preparing us for what was to come, and managing the experience. A useful, well written, compassionate book.

Going through Chemo myself this book was soooooo helpful to me to navigate the mental and physical challenges that come with Cancer and the effects of Chemo, I used a lot of the tips she gave in the book

Thank you for this book! The author, a doctor, uses her experience as a physician and cancer patient to help those who are in or entering chemo. It is quite pastoral in tone, which will help many.

The "How to Handle Chemo Survival Guide" all chemotherapy patients should read before (and during) their treatment phases. Combining her knowledge as a doctor with her experience as a patient/survivor, Dr. Zavaleta crafts an in-depth and easy to follow guide for those facing cancer.

This is the book I wish I had when I was going through my own cancer journey and I will be recommending it to future patients.

Thank you to the author and netgalley for a copy to read and review.

Dr. Zavaleta gave me an e-book copy of Braving Chemo because I was in the midst of deciding whether to endure chemo or not as part of my cancer treatment. Dr. Zavaleta, a family physician and herself a cancer survivor wrote this book after her own experiences with chemo.

I think everyone who is facing cancer treatment, their loved ones, caregivers and even those already having chemo should have a copy of this book to reference whenever they have a need. It’s full of tips and hints on what to do for all side effects from losing your hair to neuropathy.

She also addresses the spiritual side of being involved with cancer. It’s not just a physical disease, but it is also highly emotional. Each and every chapter is chocked full of links so you can read more on that topic. At the end you’ll find pages and pages full of sources verifying what she wrote in the book, but also places where you can delve further into what info you need at the moment.

You can read it straight through or skip to the chapters that explain what concerns you now. I highly recommend “Braving Chemo” for anyone dealing with cancer.

I hope she writes more. I would love to read about radiation and Aromatase Inhibitors next.

This was a very informative book, well researched and written i recommend for anyone going through chemotherapy