The Fibroid Book [Mass Market Paperback]

Francis L. Hutchins (Author, Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1998

THE FIBROID BOOK is a comprehensive review of information on uterine fibroids, the most common tumors of the female reprductive system and the mostcommon cause for hysterectomy. It is particularly useful for women who wish to empower themselves in the decision making process to determine their best treatment option. The book is written in the style of a medical consultation and offers numerous alternatives to hysterectomy at each stage of a woman's life.

Editorial Reviews

Review

THE FIBROID BOOK is a refernce book for women interested in the issue of fibroid tumors of the uterus. Its chapters desribe what a fibroid is, who is affected by it, the public health impact and treatment options both medicinal and surgical. Manifestations and options are discussed in the context of the major phases of a woman's life with treatment rationale bsed on the life issues at these varous stages. Numerous case histories are presented to elucidate both clinical problems and their solutions. It is an extremely useful source of information to prepare a woman for a gynecologic consultation as well as a supplement to any consutation on fibroid tumors of the uterus -- Book Review

About the Author

Francis L. Hutchins, Jr., MD, is a gynecologist who has specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids for over 20 years. He is founder and president of The Hutchins Institute for Women's Health in suburban Philadephia. He has pioneered uterine artery embolization in the US and through the institute has performed the largest number of these procedures in the world. He has been on the faculty of four different medical schools and currently holds the rank of clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pa. He has published numerous scientific articles and has contributed chapters to multiple medical books. He has been featured on the national TV show 20/20 as well as numerous other TV and radio programs for his pioneering work in avoiding hysterectomy in the treatment of diseases of the uterus. He is a frequent invited visiting professor at medical schools and hospitals to lecture on the topic of uterine fibroids. He routinely is an invited faculty member on post graduate educational programs for gynecologists in this country and abroad.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 124 pages
• Publisher: Firbroid Center; 1 edition (February 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966264800
• ISBN-13: 978-0966264807
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,557,383 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not impressed-nothing new here-just basic info, September 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Fibroid Book (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a good book for those who know absolutely nothing about fibroids. Very basic and easy to read. For those who have already done some research, this is all stuff you have read before. Same info you can find on many medical web sites. Save your money.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Fibroid Book, May 13, 2002

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Paula E. Jackson (Ozark, AL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Fibroid Book (Mass Market Paperback)

I was very fortunate to meet Dr. Hutchins during his book signing of 'The Fibroid Book' in Montgomery, AL in May 1998. I thoroughly enjoyed reading his book since it helped me be aware of and make the necessary medical decisions on my interuterine fibroid condition.

I want to personally thank Dr. Hutchins for his continuous research on fibroids. The information presented in his book is invaluable in making the decision to have a hysterectomy or use alternate measures in the treatment of fibroids.

When faced with the situation on the treatment of fibroids, I would highly recommend every woman read this book.

Very Respectfully,
Paula E. Jackson