100 Questions & Answers About Mesothelioma (Paperback)

by Harvey I. Pass (Author), John A. Dingell (Author), Susan Vento (Author) "Malignant mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is found in the lining of the chest and lung (the pleura), the abdomen (the peritoneum),..." (more)
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Product Description
Whether you’re a newly diagnosed Mesothelioma patient, a survivor, or a friend or relative of either, this book offers help. The only book to provide the doctor’s and patient’s views, 100 Questions & Answers About Mesothelioma gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, sources of support, legal options, and much more. This outstanding team of authors -- led by a world-class lung disease expert -- provides an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this frightening disease.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc.; 1 edition (November 18, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763748390
• ISBN-13: 978-0763748395
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #657,434 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand answers to difficult questions, October 2, 2005

By	J. Berger "jlb" (Fond du Lac, WI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When my husband was diagnosed with Mesothelioma the world crashed in around us. Doctors unfamiliar with the latest advances condemmed him to death within months
This was not acceptable, and we needed real answers to our questions and FAST!
Harvey Pass has done an excellent job of de-mystifying the illness and his well written guide pointed us in the right direction to get the best help available.
Thanks Harvey for a lifesaving (and encouraging) manual

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cancer Sucks! (but some good information is a god send), August 20, 2005

By	Russ Decrease "Questarian" (Detroit, MI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, PLEASE get this book. With all the confusing, and contradictory information out there, it's nice to have a good reference. Its plain English, it's hopeful but real, it's compassionate. Written by a Dr., Nurse, and a Patients Spouse, it gives real information in a way that there is no question what is meant. It's allot of the questions that you would ask, if you could.

I hope that no one has to buy this book, because it means that there is a long hard journey ahead. God Bless

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only patient/family friendly book on mesothelioma , January 30, 2005

By	David B. Mccoy "dbmccoy" (Massillon, OH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

100 Questions & Answers About Mesothelioma is the only patient/family friendly book on mesothelioma on the market. Using the Q & A format, it explores a wide range of issues faced by the patient and his/her family, and does so in a clear, direct manner.

Harvey I. Pass, MD, one of the authors, writers this in the Preface:

"It is written to try to guide; it is not written as a thesis. It is a distillation of "important things," as opposed to a collection of useless medical facts. It is meant to be personal for those who use it, and hopefully to cool that "rage-fear" reaction that you, the reader, are probably undergoing since you, or somebody you know, has been diagnosed with the disease. We want you to be better prepared to start on this unknown path..."

I wish I had had this book two years ago when my father was diagnosed with mesothelioma. The calm voice of the book would have done a good deal in helping my family overcome the shock and sadness.