The Road Back to Health: Coping with the Emotional Aspects of Cancer (Paperback)

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Review

Originally published by Bantam in 1984, this is a welcome re-addition to the health-care field and should attract a whole new audience. Fiore, a psychologist, was himself diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1974. As such, he has unique insight into the questions, fears, and issues confronting the cancer patient. (Only a former cancer patient, for example, would provide such a comprehensive chapter on preparing for and receiving the initial diagnosis.) Once the diagnosis is made, Fiore encourages cancer patients to take an active approach. In clear, reassuring, and jargon-free prose, he shows readers how to become informed about their illness, participate in therapy decisions, establish team relationships with doctors and therapists, practice positive imaging, and share feelings with family and friends. Fiore doesn't sugar-coat his message. There's a chapter on coping with terminal illness and, since cancer is a difficult adversary even for patients who make a complete recovery, his chapters on combating depression, helplessness, and stress are especially valuable. Appendixes include a list of cancer information and support groups, a bill of rights for patients, and a bibliography. This is a valuable book for cancer patients, their families, and friends. -- From Independent Publisher

Product Description

Drawing on his extensive personal and professional experience, Dr Neil Fiore guides patients and their families through the psychological and emotional consequences of cancer and its treatment.

Product Details

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: Neil Fiore (November 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890876177
• ISBN-13: 978-0890876176
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,478,174 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!, December 2, 1998

By A Customer

I've read over 50 books on the topic of coping with cancer and done extensive research. The Road Back to Health is by far the best and most practical guide I've found for both cancer patients and their families.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and Inspiring - An Essential Read!, May 30, 2002

By	"jsterz" (Oakland, CA United States) - See all my reviews

The Road Back to Health is an absolute must for patients, physicians, health care workers, or anyone faced with the prospect of dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Fiore's clear, accessible prose empowers the reader to take charge of his own treatment, while compassionately addressing the emotional aspects of cancer. This inspiring book is an essential read for all patients and their families. I'm giving copies to each of my friends, healthy or otherwise.