Understanding Cancer: A Patient's Guide to Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment

by C. Norman Coleman

Book Overview

The greatest need of anyone with cancer is to understand the disease--its diagnosis, treatment options, and the often devastating experience of having cancer. In Understanding Cancer, Dr. C. Norman... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801884187
• ISBN13: 9780801884184
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

The Complex World of Cancer Made Simple

A few relatives in my family had or have cancer. The book was very helpful in understanding overall concepts about cancer and not just medical terms. A patient gathers data with a checklist which helps in making sense of the info. The oncologist uses that data to steer step-by-step towards a likely diagnosis. From that comes treatment options. This approach is simple and easy to follow. It is also comforting because as data is gathered each day I feel steps are being taken towards recovery. But what I liked most about the book was its human approach to cancer treatment.

A phenomenal book - essential for Cancer patients.

This book is sensitive, informative, and motivational. It gives insight to patients, helping them understand Cancer and the process which lies ahead of them.

A much needed quide for those who are fighting cancer.

This book presents in an understandable and caring way the information necessary to make intelligent decisions when faced with cancer.