What To Do If You Get Colon Cancer: A Specialist Helps You Take Charge and Make Informed Choices - Softcover

Miskovitz M.D., Paul; Betancourt, Marian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471159840 ISBN 13: 9780471159841

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1997

Synopsis

A comprehensive, authoritative, and sensitive guide to the second–leading cancer–killer in the US

Colon cancer affects both men and women equally with over 200,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Unfortunately, only half of all colon cancer cases are diagnosed at the curable stage. For those who must live with colon cancer, here is an authoritative guide that can answer all the questions about treatment options as well as provide practical advice on every aspect of recovery and how to get on with life. Written in a caring, patient–friendly style, this helpful resource explores everything from initial diagnosis through the latest treatments as well as such at–risk factors as inheritance and a high–fat, low–fiber diet. There is also valuable information on related disorders such as Crohn′s disease and ulcerative colitis.

• The most up–to–date treatment options
• Tips on nutrition, diet and exercise, and resumption of a healthy lifestyle
• Appendixes include valuable information on locating financial aid and information hot lines

PAUL F. MISKOVITZ, MD, (New York, New York) is a gastroenterologist and Clinical Director of New York Hospital–Cornell Medical Center′s Division of Digestive Diseases. MARIAN BETANCOURT (Brooklyn, New York) is a professional writer and editor whose previous books include What to Do If You Get Breast Cancer.

About this title

About the Author

PAUL MISKOVITZ, M.D., is Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Cornell University Medical College, and an Associate Attending Physician at The New York Hospital. Dr. Miskovitz practices gastroenterology in New York City.

MARIAN BETANCOURT is the author of What to Do When Love Turns Violent, and coauthor of Chronic Illness and the Family and What to Do If You Get Breast Cancer. Ms. Betancourt lives in Brooklyn, New York.

From the Back Cover

From initial diagnosis to the latest treatments, this encouraging, authoritative guide explores everything you need to know to make informed choices about colon cancer care. You′ll learn how colon cancer develops, what to expect from diagnostic tests, and how to choose the best doctors and treatment centers. Here′s invaluable information on:

• Which treatment options work best for different phases of colon cancer
• How to cope with physical and emotional side effects
• Tips on resuming a healthy lifestyle
• Related disorders such as Crohn′s disease and ulcerative colitis

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471159840
• ISBN 13: 9780471159841
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240