An edition of Taking charge of cancer (2017)

Taking charge of cancer

what you need to know to get the best treatment

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An edition of Taking charge of cancer (2017)

Taking charge of cancer

what you need to know to get the best treatment

Provides guidance and advice to those who have just received a cancer diagnosis by helping them choose between treatment options, select the best medical team, and learn how to be their own advocate.

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English
Pages
255

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Cover of: Taking Charge of Cancer
Taking Charge of Cancer: What You Need to Know to Get the Best Treatment
2017, ReadHowYouWant.com, Limited
in English
Cover of: Taking charge of cancer
Taking charge of cancer: what you need to know to get the best treatment
2017, New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
in English
Cover of: Taking Charge of Cancer
Taking Charge of Cancer: What You Need to Know to Get the Best Treatment
2017, New Harbinger Publications
in English
Cover of: Taking Charge of Cancer
Taking Charge of Cancer: What You Need to Know to Get the Best Treatment
2017, New Harbinger Publications
in English

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Table of Contents

Introduction: Taking charge can improve your chances ; The basics
Understanding your situation: Where it all starts : your first consultation ; Deciphering your medical reports
Evaluating your doctor's recommendations: How doctors decide which treatment is best ; Is your doctor's recommendation best for you? ; Weighing risks and benefits ; How to get free second opinions
Getting world-class care: Getting top-notch surgery ; Is your radiation hit-or-miss? ; Systemic therapy : more than just a drip ; Clinical trials : sometimes a better option ; After treatment is finished ; When there is no cure ; Cancer myths and truths
Epilogue: The Taking charge of cancer patient checklist.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-255).

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
616.99/4
Library of Congress
RC263 .P255 2017,

The Physical Object

Pagination
x, 255 pages
Number of pages
255

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL26928768M
Internet Archive
takingchargeofca0000palm
ISBN 10
1626258627
ISBN 13
9781626258624
OCLC/WorldCat
953985518

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