The Alpha Book on Cancer and Living: For Patients, Family, and Friends [Paperback]

Brent G. Ryder (Author)

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Written in lay language, this self-help book aims to guide the patient through the diagnosis of cancer and its aftermath. Using anecdotes from several well-known cancer specialists as well as those from cancer patients, The Alpha Book covers information on getting the best care available via standard and alternative treatments while emphasizing the significant impact such a diagnosis has on family and friends. Al though this book comes dangerously close to pop psychology, it does provide some insights into coping mechanisms useful for all patients, not only those battling cancer. Discussions on methods of reducing risk cover diet, exercise, weight control, smoking, alcohol, environmental hazards, and stress. Those interested in similar books should consider Wendy Schlessel Harpham's Diagnosis Cancer ( LJ 5/15/92) and S.R. Kaura's A Family Doctor's Guide to Understanding and Preventing Cancer: Environmental Risks and Solutions ( LJ 2/1/91).
- Janet M. Coggan, Univ. of Florida Libs., Gainesville
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 486 pages
• Publisher: Commonwealth Pubns Inc (October 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963236016
• ISBN-13: 978-0963236012
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,790,833 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Alpha book on cancer... Finally, January 26, 2000

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This review is from: The Alpha Book on Cancer and Living: For Patients, Family, and Friends (Hardcover)

Finaly, a book that really speaks to us all. I have had terminal cancer (14 years ago) and labored beside a loved one as they dealt with the disease. This book really is a very helpful quide in so many ways. First of all with the big questions. It encourages us all to find our own way to facilate our own fight. Our own fight for our very lives. All while teaching us to LIVE our lives now. All of this The Alpha institute offers endless advise, imformation and assistance. With chapters that allow the reader to ready access to specif topics. With reference to other books and sources of information.