The Director of the Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health dispels the myths and misconceptions of this second most deadly form of cancer in the US, providing such vital information as the six biggest lifestyle threats, lifesaving nutritional supplements, pros and cons of new detection tests, and much more. 40,000 first printing.
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* One of the first books to tackle a major killer disease in today's world - cancer of the colon and/or rectum
Dr. Mark Bennett Pochapin obtained his MD from Cornell University Medical College and is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He is Associate Chairman of Clinical Affairs and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and is also the director of the Jay Monahan Center for Gastro-Intestinal Health
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. [What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Colorectal Cancer : New Test, New Treatments, New Hope] {Warner Books; New York; 2004; Hard Cover; Near Fine/Near Fine; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; First Edition; ISBN: 0-446-53188-X.} Dj slightly rubbed; pencil line on tail. With a foreword by Katie Couric. "Now Dr. Mark Pochapin, a colon cancer specialist and a nationally renowned screening advocate, will explode the myths and misconceptions about the third most common--and second most deadly--form of cancer in the U.S. Learn the latest scientific findings on: Prevention: How knowing your family history, a diet rich in folic acid, a regular exercise regime, and decreased alcohol intake can help reduce your risk of getting colorectal cancer; Screening: the importance of screening at age 50--and how to know if you should be checked earlier; Detection: Which colorectal cancer test is right for you, including colonoscopies, virtual colonoscopies, and FOBT tests; Diagnosis: How to cope emotionally with test results and find support; Treatment: The benefits, side effects, and risks for traditional, alternative, and cutting-edge therapies; Aftercare: How to stay healthy and vigilant for the warning signs of recurrence. With this potentially deadly disease, what you don't know can hurt you. Don't let apprehension, anxiety, or embarrassment overcome your common sense. Take control over your health with [this book]." Listing updated 7-30-2005. Seller Inventory # 002636
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