Title: The Complete Cancer Survival Guide: Everything You Must Know and Where to go For State-Of-The-Art Treatment of the 25 Most Common Forms of Cancer- Authors: Peter Teeley, Philip Bashe
- List Price: $21.95
- Paperback: 992 pages
- Publisher: Main Street Books; 1 edition (April 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0385486057
- ISBN-13: 978-0385486057
- Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 2 inches
Peter Teeley was diagnosed with Stage-III colon cancer in 1991 and attributes his recovery to the fact that he gained access to a state-of-the-art clinical trial at Georgetown University's Lombardi Cancer Center. Unfortunately, not everyone is as well informed and persistent as Teeley. A recent report by the National Cancer Policy Board found that too many Americans are not getting the best cancer care, largely because there's no way to know where to turn for the best treatment. Most people in this country live within driving distance of excellent cancer care, but unless they take it upon themselves to become informed consumers, they will never know if they are receiving the most appropriate therapy for their particular cancer.
When you are fighting for your life, you must be sure to know your enemy and have at your disposal the most effective weapons there are. Peter Teeley and Philip Bashe provide a complete arsenal of absolutely essential information for anyone diagnosed with cancer. Drawing on the advice and information provided by dozens of top specialists at all the major cancer centers in the United States, The Complete Cancer Survival Guide provides the most up-to-date, cutting-edge information available on how each of the 25 most common forms of cancer is diagnosed and staged, what the most advanced treatments are, and where to go throughout the country to be sure that the care you receive is absolutely the best there is.
In down-to-earth language, THE COMPLETE CANCER SURVIVAL GUIDE maps out a practical game plan for obtaining the best care available. Drawing on advice provided by dozens of top specialists at all of the major cancer centers around the United States, the authors provide the most up-to-date information on which to base decisions about where to seek treatment and to make sense of the many therapy choices that may seem at odds with one another.
THE COMPLETE CANCER SURVIVAL GUIDE is a bible on which to rely not only for learning about how to navigate the health-care maze and obtain the best care, but also for learning how to best care for yourself; physically, emotionally, spiritually, and financially.
Encyclopedic yet concise and to the point, Teeley's treatment of strategies, treatment options and the biology of cancer sets a high standard. Useful summary boxes are distributed throughout each chapter, allowing the reader to get a quick overview of such topics as "Medical Terms You're Likely to Hear" / "Surgical Procedures" / "Drug Therapies" and related topics. This book was well worth the small investment. With detailed referencing to take your researches even further, clear descriptions and helpful diagrams, helpful questions to ask your doctor about your disease and its treatments, it is a wonderful book. Aids in finding treatment centers near you with the latest treatments. Discussions about emotional health and insurance are also useful. Information drawn from top specialists makes this an authoritative book. Covers the top 25 cancers. Essential information.
When you are fighting for your life, you must be sure to know your enemy and have at your disposal the most effective weapons there are. Peter Teeley and Philip Bashe provide a complete arsenal of absolutely essential information for anyone diagnosed with cancer. Drawing on the advice and information provided by dozens of top specialists at all the major cancer centers in the United States, The Complete Cancer Survival Guide provides the most up-to-date, cutting-edge information available on how each of the 25 most common forms of cancer is diagnosed and staged, what the most advanced treatments are, and where to go throughout the country to be sure that the care you receive is absolutely the best there is.
In down-to-earth language, THE COMPLETE CANCER SURVIVAL GUIDE maps out a practical game plan for obtaining the best care available. Drawing on advice provided by dozens of top specialists at all of the major cancer centers around the United States, the authors provide the most up-to-date information on which to base decisions about where to seek treatment and to make sense of the many therapy choices that may seem at odds with one another.
THE COMPLETE CANCER SURVIVAL GUIDE is a bible on which to rely not only for learning about how to navigate the health-care maze and obtain the best care, but also for learning how to best care for yourself; physically, emotionally, spiritually, and financially.
Encyclopedic yet concise and to the point, Teeley's treatment of strategies, treatment options and the biology of cancer sets a high standard. Useful summary boxes are distributed throughout each chapter, allowing the reader to get a quick overview of such topics as "Medical Terms You're Likely to Hear" / "Surgical Procedures" / "Drug Therapies" and related topics. This book was well worth the small investment. With detailed referencing to take your researches even further, clear descriptions and helpful diagrams, helpful questions to ask your doctor about your disease and its treatments, it is a wonderful book. Aids in finding treatment centers near you with the latest treatments. Discussions about emotional health and insurance are also useful. Information drawn from top specialists makes this an authoritative book. Covers the top 25 cancers. Essential information.