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

by Malin Dollinger, Ernest H. Rosenbaum, Andrew Ko, et al.

Book Overview

A completely revised (Revised 5th Edition) and accessible guide created by more than 100 esteemed oncologists for the millions of people whose lives are affected by cancer. Praise for the first... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0836237099
• ISBN13: 9780836237092
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Length: 824 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 7.2" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Highly Recommended

This is an excellent source of information, given at an appropriate level of detail: not too technical, yet comprehensive enough to be useful. I first purchased it when my mother was diagnosed with cancer and I'm now revisiting it since my son was diagnosed with cancer. Part Five of the book describes treating the common cancers and covers over 51 types of cancer. At the end of each of the 51 sections is an incredibly helpful subsection "The Most Important Questions You Can Ask". For my mother's treatment, I brought the book with me during the doctor's consultation and asked each question that was listed. It opened the door for honest, realistic communication between the doctor, my mother and our family on a host of issues. I intend to bring the book with me for the doctor's consultation with my son. If you or a loved one has cancer, I highly recommend this book. It will serve as a valuable guide and help you to stay focused and informed when the riot of emotions threatens to overwhelm and incapacitate you.

A Comprehensive and Readable Book on Cancer

I received a an earlier edition of this book in 1991 when I was diagnosed with colon cancer and found that the information on cancer was presented in such a way that most people could understand. Since that time, whenever I hear of someone having cancer, I buy a copy of the book and give it to them. The book is very comprehensive and besides covering all the different sites for cancer as well as treatment, it is well illustrated and has many references.

the best general info out there

I am a nurse, and I recommend this book to almost everyone. It is written at a decent level - not dumbed down, but not too technical. Information is current, helpful and practical. For less than 25 bucks, it is a bargain! Family and friends will benefit as well as people with cancer.

Recommended by oncology nurses!

This book is a one stop guide to so many things involving therapies that it is hard to know where to start. Cancer nurses feel this is the best consumer book out there. Information is in plain English, simple terms, with lots of illustrations. Tons of referrals to agencies that may be helpful.

The perfect book for educators to refer to when teaching.

I have been using this book for 8 years and have found it useful in teaching new orientees to oncology as well as patients. It is written in a way that everyone can understand. It is a quick reference guide when needed. I truly recommend this book to everyone.