Oncology
What You Really Need To Know About
Cancer
1995 - Robert Buckman, MD
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A comprehensive book written exclusively
for cancer patients and their families. In clear, jargon-free
language the book explains what cancer is, how it is
caused and how it behaves.
There are detailed sections on the major types of cancer
- breast, lung, bowel, prostate and over thirty others
- describing how each of them may cause symptoms, what
factors are important in determining prognosis and what
treatment options are available. There are chapters
describing and discussing conventional treatment and
complementary remedies, and a detailed analysis of the
role of personality and emotional attitudes.
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As well as clear and informative sections on prevention
of cancer and cancer research, there are many detailed
and practical guidelines on living with cancer - coping
with symptoms such as pain or depression, communicating
with friends and family as well as with the medical
team and a frank and helpful discussion of sexuality.
$32.95
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Cancer is a Word, Not a Sentence
2006 - Robert Buckman, M.D.
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The first ever complete guide to understanding
what happens after a cancer diagnosis, Cancer is a Word,
Not a Sentence explains the entire process and helps
the patient and family make sense of everything that
is going on, and to cope with it.
The book is not a dry compilation of cancer facts and
biology. Instead, it is a guide for use in the real
world. It shows the reader what the diagnosis means,
what the tests are all about, how to weigh the benefits
and risks of various treatment options, and how to cope
with side-effects, uncertainties and emotional ups and
downs. Topics include:
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*Why clinical trials are worth considering
*How to talk about cancer with family and friends
*How to talk to your medical team
*How to maintain quality of life
*Where to get more help
$26.95 |
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