Information is key, and information in an easily read and understood format is what you get with this book. You don't need to sit down and read it cover to cover, in fact, the book does not recommend that you do that, but it's there to answer specific questions you will have, not just now, but at any time in the years to come. The book is well written and understandable to the layman and it accomplished almost everything hoped for.There are, however, a few minor issues. First, the book was written by a number of different people and it could be better organized. It is frequently repetitive. Second, and more important, you will find a great deal of useful information about various aspects of thyroid cancer -detection, surgery, ablation, and long term treatment- but they were poorly tied together. Finally, and possibly most important, the book is written for the cancer patient and does not address caregiver's issues at all. In summary, if you or someone close to you has thyroid cancer, this book is essential and very worthwhile. But, just don't expect it to be perfect.
- Title: Thyroid Cancer: A Guide for Patients
- Author: Douglas Van Nostrand
- List Price: $34.99
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- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Keystone Press, Inc. (May 2004)
- ISBN-10: 0974623903
- ISBN-13: 978-0974623900
- Book Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches