"Information surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in books or on the Internet is often overwhelming for patients and family members. To empower patients and loved ones, Dr. Rosenberg decided to write a book on issues surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. In this book, Dr. Rosenberg identifies the 10 common mistakes patients and families make and how to overcome them. His clear and concise writing makes complicated medical terms and concepts easy to understand."-- Page [4] of cover.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-212).
Contents
Cancer 101 -- The biology of cancer -- How cancer is diagnosed -- Emotions of cancer -- Deciding on goals and treatment -- Surgery -- Chemotherapy -- Radiation therapy -- Immunotherapy: enlisting the immune system -- Clinical trials -- Integrative medicine: caring for the whole person -- Palliative care and hospice: increasing comfort -- Nutrition and lifestyle -- Dealing with fatigue and trouble concentrating -- Fertility and sexuality -- Survivorship -- Closing comments -- The 10 common mistakes patients make.
