American Cancer Society's Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer [Paperback]

American Cancer Society (Author), Bernard Levin (Editor), Terri Ades (Editor), Katie Couric (Foreword)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0944235557 | ISBN-13: 978-0944235553 | Publication Date: October 1, 2005 | Edition: 1

Created by a prestigious panel of experts, this new book offers comprehensive coverage of colorectal cancer, the second most prevalent form of cancer in the world, which, with proper screening, is almost entirely preventable. It provides up-to-date, essential information about the disease, including prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment options, complementary and alternative therapies, coping, living well with cancer, caregiving, and much more. Throughout the text real cancer survivors offer their experience dealing with this disease, from diagnosis to treatment and beyond.

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About the Author

The American Cancer Society is an organization committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation. Its goals emphasize prevention, early detection, and screening; comprehensive treatment information; answers to questions about insurance, money, and planning for the future; and strategies for coping with the physical symptoms and emotional effects of cancer. They are based in Atlanta, Georgia. Bernard Levin, MD, is vice president for cancer prevention and population sciences at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Terri B. Ades, MS, APRN, AOCN, is director of cancer information at the American Cancer Society in Atlanta. Durado Brooks, MD, MPH, is director of prostate and colorectal cancer at the American Cancer Society in Atlanta. Christopher H. Crane, MD, is associate professor of radiation oncology at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Paulo M. Hoff, MD, FACP, is associate professor of medicine and deputy chairman of clinical research in the department of gastrointestinal medical oncology at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Paul J. Limburg, MD, MPH, is assistant professor of medicine in the division of gastroenterology and hepatology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. David A. Rothenberger, MD, is professor of surgery in the department of surgery, and chief of the division of colon and rectal surgery at the University of Minnesota, and associate director for clinical research and programs at the University of Minnesota Cancer Center in Minneapolis.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: American Cancer Society; 1 edition (October 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944235557
• ISBN-13: 978-0944235553
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #292,458 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Aging > Cancer > Colorectal

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strongly recommended for colorectal patients and their families, June 4, 2006

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Cancer Society's Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer (Paperback)

Colorectal Cancer is a condition whose successful treatment depends on how early it is detective. The American Cancer Society's Complete Guide To Colorectal Cancer is expertly compiled and edited by a team of knowledgeable and authoritative cancer experts, the result is a thorough guide for the non-specialist general reader to all aspects of colorectal cancer including its prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment options, complementary and alternative therapies, living well after cancer, caregiving, coping with practical matters, screening, decision making, and so much more. An authoritative 418-page compendium of up-to-date information that should be on the Health & Medicine reference shelf of every public library in the country, the American Cancer Society's Complete Guide To Colorectal Cancer is very strongly recommended for colorectal patients and their families.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for colorectal patient support, July 19, 2007

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Ypatios Varelas (Greece) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Cancer Society's Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer (Paperback)

This is a professionally written book, with lots of detailed info and references. It's not a very easy read for the layman, but if you're really interested in the subject, as a patient or a helper, this will cover most of your needs and questions. Some times it goes into more detail than I would need, but I just skip what I consider too much for my brain. Many thanks to the authors for such a comprehensive non-medical text.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, April 20, 2008

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Nancy A. Lucas "bookie" (Washington DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Cancer Society's Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer (Paperback)

This book is very comprehensive and thorough. It has been most helpful during the many phases of an unexpected journey.