American Cancer Society's Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer
Author: Bernard Levin
Don't die of embarrassment--get informed about colorectal cancer
Although colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer found in men and women, you may be unaware of your risk and don't know what you can do to prevent this serious disease. You may be too embarrassed to ask your doctor about changes in your bowel habits or get screened for colorectal cancer. American Cancer Society's Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer provides sound information and support if you are concerned about or diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Written by experts in oncology, nursing, research, and colorectal cancer care, the up-to-date, evidence-based text explores every aspect of colorectal cancer, from physical to emotional aspects of the disease, including:
- What colorectal cancer is, who gets it, and why
- Screening tests and how colorectal cancer is diagnosed
- Treatment options for different types and stages of colorectal cancer
- Managing side effects, including caring for a colostomy
- Coping with practical issues like work, insurance, andmoney
- The role of family, relationships, and support groups during and after cancer
American Cancer Society's Complete Guide to ColorectalCancer provides helpful, matter-of-fact support and resources that allows you to make informed decisions, manage the disease, and move forward with your life. The comprehensive guide is punctuated by tips and personal stories from people affected by colorectal cancer.
Bernard Levin, M.D., is vice president for cancer prevention and population sciences at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Terri B. Ades, M.S.,A.P.R.N., A.O.C.N., is director of cancer information at the American CancerSociety in Atlanta.
Durado Brooks, M.D., M.P.H., is director of prostate and colorectal cancer at the AmericanCancer Society in Atlanta.
Christopher H. Crane, M.D., is associate professor of radiation oncology at The Universityof Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Paulo M. Hoff, M.D., F.A.C.P., is associate professor of medicine and deputy chairman of clinical research in the department of gastrointestinal medical oncology at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Paul J. Limburg, M.D., M.P.H., is assistant professor of medicine in the division of gastroenterologyand hepatology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota.
David A. Rothenberger, M.D., is professor of surgery in the department of surgery, and chief of the division of colon and rectal surgery at the University of Minnesota, and associate director for clinical research and programs at the University of Minnesota Cancer Centerin Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Library Journal
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignancies worldwide, second only to lung cancer as a cause of death. Though it can usually be cured if detected early, many people are embarrassed and/or unwilling to discuss changes in bowel habits with their physicians or to get screened. The American Cancer Society (ACS) guide addresses those most susceptible to the cancer (people over 50) as well as their families, friends, and caregivers. As with other ACS books, information abounds. Lead editor Levin (vice president for cancer prevention & population sciences, MD Anderson Cancer Ctr., Univ. of Texas) oversees easy-to-understand explanations of who is at risk and why and material on symptoms; diagnostic tests, including disease staging (how aggressive and widespread the disease is);treatment options (e.g., surgery, radiation therapy, alternative and complementary medicine); and coping with side effects and living with a colostomy. Also included is practical advice on clinical trials, choosing a doctor, communicating with the healthcare team, and insurance, money, and workplace issues. A former certified nurse midwife who was diagnosed with cancer in 1996, Livingston furnishes similar statistics and also discusses the reluctance of patients and society in general to talk about this disease. Her aim with this book is to provide practical information and emotional support. Unfortunately, the format of her personal story interspersed with sidebars highlighting important points does not make for easy consultation or supply in-depth information. Each sidebar contains a mere snippet of information; the author's personal odyssey of her survival is the book's focus. Livingston's title is not suggested for purchase. The ACS guide, however, is indispensable for patients and caregivers and is highly recommended for all libraries.-Jodith Janes, Cleveland Clinic Fdn. Lib. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
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Author: Patricia Carroll
This comprehensive, accessible home reference guide addresses a wide range of health concerns-as only a nurse who knows the inside story on healthcare can. From headaches to ankle sprains, asthma to zinc remedies, this authoritative resource reveals what everyone needs to know in order to get healthy-and stay that way. The book features hundreds of tips on easing symptoms, promoting healing, following a treatment plan, and solving both the big and small problems that arise when someone is sick, hurt, or in pain.
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