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Everyone'S Guide To Cancer Therapy 4th Edition

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I am a nurse, and I recommend this book to almost everyone. It is written at a decent level - not dumbed down, but not too technical. Information is current, helpful and practical. For less than 25 bucks, it is a bargain! Family and friends will benefit as well as people with cancer.

I received a an earlier edition of this book in 1991 when I was diagnosed with colon cancer and found that the information on cancer was presented in such a way that most people could understand. Since that time, whenever I hear of someone having cancer, I buy a copy of the book and give it to them. The book is very comprehensive and besides covering all the different sites for cancer as well as treatment, it is well illustrated and has many references.

Written by several doctors, which was referred to me by my surgeon, explains in laymans terms... covers all types of cancers and treatments. Worth buying. Dedicates a whole chapter to the thyroid.

A great guide to help anyone with cancer questions that is just learning about the field. Not for Dr but for patients

This is an excellent source of information, given at an appropriate level of detail: not too technical, yet comprehensive enough to be useful. I first purchased it when my mother was diagnosed with cancer and I'm now revisiting it since my son was diagnosed with cancer. Part Five of the book describes treating the common cancers and covers over 51 types of cancer. At the end of each of the 51 sections is an incredibly helpful subsection "The Most Important Questions You Can Ask". For my mother's treatment, I brought the book with me during the doctor's consultation and asked each question that was listed. It opened the door for honest, realistic communication between the doctor, my mother and our family on a host of issues. I intend to bring the book with me for the doctor's consultation with my son. If you or a loved one has cancer, I highly recommend this book. It will serve as a valuable guide and help you to stay focused and informed when the riot of emotions threatens to overwhelm and incapacitate you.

I recently purchased this book to replace a previous edition. This is the best resource that I have found written in layman terms so that anyone can understand the process, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. If you or someone you know is newly diagnosed with cancer, it is well worth purchasing this book.

Almost all of us have a friend or relative who is affected by cancer. So very often we rely on uninformed sources for the information we have on their problems and on possible solutions and outcomes. This book is a real source of technical and up-to-date facts presented in a way which is accessible to anyone who is prepared to make just a little effort to understand mediacl language. As a former cancer patient I strongly recommend it.