Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas: Making Sense of Diagnosis, Treatment and Options (Paperback)

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Johnston, the daughter of a non-Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor and the wife of a Hodgkin's patient, presents a voluminous look at coping with the medical, financial, social, and research aspects of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Currently, nothing available in the popular medical literature is exclusively devoted to this topic. Johnston presents clear, up-to-date, and accurate medical information reviewed by specialists in the field. Particularly noteworthy for factual content and readability are the chapters on the non-Hodgkins lymphomas, tests and procedures, the late effects of treatment, relapse, and transplantation. The way patient experiences are braided into the clinical information is especially nice. Unfortunately, the text is undermined by several flaws. First, Johnston's information on drug and medical web sites needs to be more carefully researched; she lists sites such as Clinical Pharmacology Online (CPO) without indicating whether they are free or, like CPO, fee-based and whether consumers or clinical professionals are the intended audience. It is also obvious that Johnston has no expertise in the Medline search process as the strategies she offers would result in literally thousands of citations. It is hoped that for a new edition the author will consult with a medical librarian experienced in this kind of information gathering. Once these flaws are corrected, this book will make a valuable contribution to consumer health collections. (Index not seen.)AGail Hendler, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr., New York
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

The sixth most common cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (NHL) affect 300,000 people in the U.S., with 60,000 new patients diagnosed yearly. Treatment has been difficult, and prognosis for low-grade lymphoma especially has been dim. Research in NHL, however, is robust and promising. In this fast-moving treatment environment, all but super-specialist MDs find it hard to keep abreast of changes that affect the treatments and lives of NHL patients. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas: Making Sense of Diagnosis, Treatment & Options helps those living with this disease to participate in wise treatment decisions. The book discusses in depth:

Current treatment options Clinical trials and promising future treatments How NHL is different from other cancers Coping with tests, symptoms, and treatment side effects Managing stress Communicating with medical personnel Handling insurance and finances

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Product Details

• Paperback: 572 pages
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media; 1 edition (May 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565924444
• ISBN-13: 978-1565924444
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #270,439 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For every NHL Patient and Caregiver, March 5, 2000

By	Dixie Mitchell "dixzzz" (Irvine, California) - See all my reviews

This book can be recommended to anyone whose life has been changed forever by a diagnosis of NHL. If one is filled with trepidation, not wanting to read the cold, hard facts, he/she can be reassured that reading this particular book will only help one understand and cope with the disease, not scare them to death.

Had it been available when I was first diagnosed, I would have found in one place all the information it took me over two years to gather on my own. It sits by my computer, as necessary as my dictionary for reference. Thank you, Lorraine Johnston, for writing this!

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must for anyone diagnosed with NHL, July 12, 1999

By	[e-mail] (Birmingham UK) - See all my reviews

How I wish this book had been available when I first received my diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 1996. It would have answered all those questions I did not even know were lurking in my mind and have taken nearly three years to answer! This book is beautifully and sensitively written; the information is right up-to-date; all aspects of NHL are well-covered. I honestly do not think that the job of communicating about this particular variety of cancer could have been done better. Bravo Lorraine!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars What a disappointment!, June 10, 2007

By	Rebekah Szypula - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Do not buy this book. It is written in a cold, uncaring manner, completely inappropriate for anyone touched by the disease. Sure it contains facts, but nothing else. It gives a depressing, negative portrayal of the disease. You'd be better off reading nothing at all. On the other hand, "Living With Lymphoma: A Patient's Guide" is the best resource out there. It is truly a must-have. Sorry I wasted my money.