Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy: How Cancer Is Diagnosed, Treated, and Managed Day to Day

"Knowledge and understanding are the keys to freeing yourself from unreasonable fear." — Chapter 19: Living with Cancer

A cancer diagnosis can bring a communal experience as well as an extremely personal journey. Decision making, problem solving, healthy relationships, and a positive mentality are never so important and difficult as during cancer therapy. Before you know what the term "cancer therapy" encompasses (diagnosis, treatment, lifestyle change, and survival), it can be an intimidating subject. The latest information on cancer therapy has been carefully researched and compiled by over 140 top cancer specialists in Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy, Revised 5th Edition: How Cancer Is Diagnosed, Treated, and Managed Day to Day (Andrews McMeel Publishing, $29.95).

This comprehensive new edition stresses the lifelong importance of understanding the body. Before diagnosis, it's essential to receive medical physicals and ask questions about your health concerns. This book presents methods for adjusting to the personal and family impact of a confirmed cancer diagnosis, selecting a medical team, and the risks and benefits for all treatment regimens for 51 specific types of cancer. Of equal importance is the quality of life during treatment and necessary diet and lifestyle changes.

"Your main challenge is how to balance your worry and your hope, integrating both into your day-to-day life without losing sight of either." —Chapter 33: Life Goes On

This book helps cancer patients or anyone who has been affected by cancer ask intelligent questions and view therapy with an educated perspective. Medical professionals offer their insights on popular myths of cancer treatment, on cancer growth, and on the societal impact of the disease. The authors have cutting-edge knowledge, a wealth of experience in research, treatment, and recovery methods, and most importantly, a vital understanding of human emtional needs in the midst of a life-changing experience.

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About the Authors

Dr. Andrew Ko is an assistant clinical professor of hemotology/oncology at the University of California in San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Ernest H. Rosenbaum is a clinical professor of medicine at UCSF. Dr. Malin Dollinger is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles (USC).

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Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy: How Cancer Is Diagnosed, Treated, and Managed Day to Day

Authors: Dr. Andrew Ko, Dr. Ernest H. Rosenbaum, Dr. Malin Dollinger
ISBN: 978-0-7407-6857-6
Format: Paperback, 7 x 9, 960 pages
Price: $29.95 ($37.50 Canada)