Myths & Facts About Ovarian Cancer : What You Need to Know, 2nd Edition [Paperback]

Gamal Eltabbakh (Author), M. Steven Piver (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1891483072 | ISBN-13: 978-1891483073 | Publication Date: April 1, 2000 | Edition: 2nd

Each book in the Myths & Facts series is written in clear and simple language by leading U.S. cancer specialists to dispel the many myths that surround cancer. Instead, this handbook offers solid insight about the disease and facts for individuals faced with ovarian cancer diagnosis. The book is carefully illustrated and punctuated with patients’ comments. Readers will become familiar with the most current cancer screening and diagnostic techniques, treatment options, potential outcomes, support information, and more. Cancer patients, who are often asked to make quick decisions amid intense personal crises, will find the information needed to make rational decisions throughout the course of therapy. Ideal for patients and their families, doctor’s offices and waiting rooms, clinics, and libraries.

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From the Publisher

Truly a realistic, step-by-step guide through the months and years that follow a cancer diagnosis. This publication, now in its second edition, includes simple explanations that qualm the fears and worry that surround the news of recently diagnosed ovarian cancer. The book is rich with illustrations and photographs, real-life experiences from cancer patients, and concludes with a glossary and an extensive list of support and information resources.

About the Author

Dr. M. Steven Piver is Founder and Director of the Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry at Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Senior Gynecologic Oncologist at the Sisters of Charity Hospital, in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Piver-author of over 300 articles and 6 books-is well known among his peers, both nationally and locally, as a leader in the fight against ovarian cancer. Dr. Gamal Eltabbakh is Director of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Vermont in Burlington and long-term member of the Department of Gynecologic Oncology at Roswell Park. Dr. Eltabbakh has published over 30 papers and one textbook in gynecology and obstetrics surgery. The recipient of several research and clinical awards, Dr. Eltabbakh believes his greatest award is "helping women with ovarian cancer."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: PRR; 2nd edition (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891483072
• ISBN-13: 978-1891483073
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,883,445 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There should be more books like this!, April 15, 2002

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OHmom (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Myths & Facts About Ovarian Cancer : What You Need to Know, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

This is a well needed reference. It's rather small, about the size of a large pamphlet, but it's got an amazing amount of information packed into it. There aren't enough books out there describing this form of cancer. This one is very well written and I would recommend it for anyone diagnosed with ovarian cancer or anyone who knows and loves someone with ovarian cancer. It answers all the questions you might have and takes a serious look at the myths out there. It's very informative and easy to understand.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Myths and Facts about Ovarian Cancer: M.S.Piver, April 25, 2000

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This review is from: Myths & Facts About Ovarian Cancer (Paperback)

Very Informative. Easy to read and understand

5.0 out of 5 stars This book IS IN PRINT., March 5, 2004

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This review is from: Myths & Facts About Ovarian Cancer (Paperback)

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