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Understanding Cancer: A Patient's Guide to Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment 2nd Edition

by C. Norman Coleman MD (Author), Edward C. Halperin (Foreword)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 3 ratings
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The greatest need of anyone with cancer is to understand the disease―its diagnosis, treatment options, and the often devastating experience of having cancer. In Understanding Cancer, Dr. C. Norman Coleman explains how to gather information about treatments and how to interpret that information to make decisions. He helps the person with cancer prepare for visits to doctors and the hospital and to make those visits as productive as possible. He distills the often complex medical terms and concepts underlying the statistics and percentages used to characterize medical conditions. With clear, in-depth discussions of pretreatment staging of disease, the biology of cancer, how successful treatment is defined, and how best to manage one's time, Understanding Cancer helps people with cancer and their families become active participants in the decision-making process.

In the second edition of this highly respected guide, Dr. Coleman describes new treatments that target specific types of cancer as well as treatments that are designed for a particular individual. He discusses the era of molecular medicine, including biomarkers, novel imaging, molecular signatures and profiling, and molecular-targeted therapy. Many of these therapies are currently only available through a clinical trial, so Dr. Coleman includes a detailed discussion of what is involved in participating in research trials.

Compassionate, accessible, and informative, Understanding Cancer will increase the reader's knowledge of medical concepts and terms so the person with cancer, the family, and the health care team can work together efficiently―and effectively.

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  1. ISBN-10
    0801884179
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0801884177
  3. Edition
    2nd
  4. Publisher
    Johns Hopkins University Press
  5. Publication date
    August 25, 2006
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.86 x 8.5 inches
  8. Print length
    232 pages
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Cancer patients who want to be fully informed participants in their own health care will find this a valuable handbook.
―Publishers Weekly

Well written and informative.
―Susan Walker, International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics

This well written, up-to-date book is concise and easy to read and understand. Written in everyday language without being overly simplistic, the book provides clear explanations, examples, and practical advice that can serve as a framework for treatment decisions. . . 3 stars
―Doody's Review Service

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This book is of tremendous value to any cancer patient and their family. It provides the knowledge they need to take an active role in their treatment.
―OncoLink

A unique book that discusses the clinical aspects of cancer in a nonclinical fashion.
―Library Journal

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Johns Hopkins University Press; 2nd edition (August 25, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0801884179
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0801884177
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.86 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 3 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Complex World of Cancer Made Simple
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2006
A few relatives in my family had or have cancer. The book was very helpful in understanding overall concepts about cancer and not just medical terms. A patient gathers data with a checklist which helps in making sense of the info. The oncologist uses that data to steer step-by-step towards a likely diagnosis. From that comes treatment options.

This approach is simple and easy to follow. It is also comforting because as data is gathered each day I feel steps are being taken towards recovery. But what I liked most about the book was its human approach to cancer treatment.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good read about cancer
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This book covers a number of cancer situations all over the body -- all in very brief descriptions. It could lead one to do further investigations relative to the topic.
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