title: A positive approach to chemotherapy.
abstract: This article deals with the care of patients receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer. Using a case study, it highlights the importance of supporting patients and helping them to cope with their fears and anxieties about the treatment and its possible side-effects by considering not only their physical but also their psychological needs.
authors.affiliation: Royal United Hospital, Bath.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Whenery-Tedder
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic