Cancer specialists are well aware that men and women diagnosed with colorectal cancer are often asked to make quick decisions during a period of intense personal crises. Written by the nation's leading oncologists, Myths & Facts About Colorectal Cancer dispels the many myths surrounding colorectal cancer, offering instead solid insight, facts, and realistic optimism. Heavily illustrated and punctuated throughout with patient quotes, this handbook identifies the most current screening and diagnostic techniques, treatment options, potential outcomes, support information, and much, much more. Ideal for both professional and personal use, this softcover book arms the colorectal cancer patient with the information he or she will need to make rational decisions throughout the course of his or her therapy. Glossary also included. The Myths and Facts series is also available for Lung, Ovarian, and Breast Cancer.
Book Info
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, MD. Consumer education pamphlet explaining colon and rectal cancers, their prevention, and treatment. Outlines commonly believed myths about colon and rectal cancers, debunking misconceptions about colostomy, chemotherapy and other 'dreaded' aspects of cancer therapy. Pocket-sized. Color illustrations. Softcover. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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