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Positive Options for Colorectal Cancer: Self-Help and Treatment (Positive Options for Health) Paperback – February 7, 2005

by Carol Ann Larson (Author), Kathleen Ogle M.D. (Foreword)
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Did you know:
* Approximately 80-90 million Americans are considered at risk for developing colorectal cancer
* More than 147,000 new cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed this year in the US.
* Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer of adults in America, and the 4th most commonly diagnosed cancer
* Although the majority of people diagnosed with colorectal cancer are over 50, it can strike people of any age, any race

Written by one of the founding members of Advocates for Colorectal Education, (ACE), this book contains everything you need to know about this disease. The book is clearly written and focuses on practical considerations for the patient. Each chapter concludes with a list of patient suggestions and reminders. Chapter 3 has a Q&A section from doctors about every aspect of this disease.

The book includes information on
* Prevention techniques & warning signs
* Screening tests, including the latest information on virtual colonoscopy
* Myths and misinformation
* Finding a good doctor and how to talk with a doctor
* The importance of a positive outlook and positive actions
* Finding support
* Treatment options: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation
* Alternative methods of healing
* Learning to live with an ostomy
* Life after colorectal cancer
* Resources for the colorectal cancer patient
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    256 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Hunter House
  4. Publication date
    February 7, 2005
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0897934466
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0897934466
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CAROL ANN LARSON, educator and newspaper columnist, gives presentations about colorectal cancer through the Advocates for Colorectal Education (ACE.) She is a board member and edits the newsletter for ACE, and is President-elect of the Minneapolis Chapter of the United Ostomy Association. WHEN THE TRIP CHANGES, a book about her experiences with colorectal cancer, was Carol Larson's first book. She lives in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

KATHLEEN OGLE, MD, author of the Foreword, is the medical oncologist at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She lives in Minneapolis.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hunter House; 1st edition (February 7, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0897934466
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0897934466
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches
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    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 8 ratings

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Carol Ann Larson

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Carol Larson, colorectal cancer survivor, (Stage III) has written three books: When the Trip Changes, Positive Options for Colorectal Cancer, and Life Lines-Keeping Your Head above Water. Last year, Carol received a national “Breaking Boundaries Award” from the Colorectal Cancer Coalition (C3), and continues to work for the“GetYourRearInGear” 5k walk/run, raising awareness for adequate screening for colorectal cancer. She is currently the newsletter editor for the Ostomy Association of the Minneapolis Area (OAMA.) Carol was a teacher for St. Louis Park Schools, is married to David Larson, and the mother of three daughters.

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Ypatios Varelas
5.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2007
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Well written, easy to read and inspiring. Without getting into deep medical details (there are other fine books for that), it gives you valuable information and suggestions. I got this because my mother has a CII colon cancer (already operated and on chemo) and helped me quickly gain a good insight, so I can better support her (she can't read English, otherwise I would give it to her as a valuable present).
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Sharon L. Embry
5.0 out of 5 stars positive options for colorectal cancer
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2011
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i was really glad to find this book for my friend with colorectal cancer...i recieved this before she had surgery and it was able to help her through this time...it also prepared her for the things to come..a really big help for her and me
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J. M. Gray
5.0 out of 5 stars There are options when you feel you have no control
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2005
Carol Larson's book is an excellent guidebook for a patient facing colorectal cancer. Instead of feeling helpless and awash in a sea of uncertainty when dealing with colorectal cancer, the book clearly guides the patient to identify the positive options available.

The format of the book is excellent. Each chapter ends with a summary of the chapter and provides techniques, direction and information about the topic of the chapter. It is flush with many human interest stories. The many colorectal patients who contribute to the various chapters in the book provide encouragment with their advice and reflections while helping the patient to cope. Their personal reflections are reassuring.

The book provides a clear description written with sensitivity to each of the factors of colorectal cancer: testing options, understanding the diagnosis, considering decisions about medical treatment, and other challenges. This book is clearly a guidebook for an uncharted journey. Yet, it is written in such a way to empower the patient. I recommend this book for anyone who has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and their loved ones. It's a helpful tool.
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Brenda Elsagher
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand and positive book about a scary subject
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2005
Carol Larson's book, "Positive Options for Colorectal Cancer" has a unique blend of education as well as human interest stories. She has truly captured the emotion as people are dealing with the scary news of a cancer diagnosis, yet shows the positive ways they turned to cope with their diseases. This book should be a must read for all those in the medical field as well as families of loved ones in the struggle.It's easy to read and simple to understand.The illustrations help too.
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Robin Ray Robbins
5.0 out of 5 stars Positive Options for Colorectal Cancer:
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2005
I have been in the health care field for twenty-five years, and I have never read a more readable book about one of the most important health issues of the day, colorectal cancer, and the vital importance of the early detection of it. This is a must-have for anyone in the field, containing actual case histories of countless people.

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Ian Deverell
5.0 out of 5 stars Book - POSITIVE OPTIONS FOR COLORECTAL CANCER
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2014
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Great book in a very good condition, thank you.
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