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After a Diagnosis of Cancer: Taking Charge
After a Diagnosis of Cancer Taking Charge Author:Michael Kelly, Renee Shaker If you've been diagnosed with cancer - or are a caregiver, family member or friend of someone with cancer - this new book gives you the information you need to help you make informed decisions and take charge of your both medical and emotional care. It will save you valuable time in getting answers to such important questions such as:... more » What is Cancer and How Is It Affecting My Body? What Are the Latest Treatment Options? How Do They Work and What Are the Side Effects? Which One is Right for Me? How Do I Find the Right Doctor and Work with My Medical Team? Can Nutrition Help Me Fight My Cancer? How Will All This Affect My Life? My Family? AFTER A DIAGNOSIS OF CANCER gives you the answers to these and other important questions, when you need them most. You will get essential medical information from leading cancer physicians, nurses, researchers, and support professionals. In addition, cancer survivors and caregivers share with you their own stories and the strategies that helped them manage their care and get through the day-to-day concerns of living with a diagnosis. You will also get a Personal Medical Journal for keeping track of appointments, test results, phone numbers and questions for your doctor, along with our CancerResources Guide with a list of over 300 cancer-related support and information organizations throughout the country Experts agree that more informed patients often have better treatment outcomes. Now, there's an easier way to get the information you need when you need it. Whether you were diagnosed last week or last year, AFTER A DIAGNOSIS OF CANCER: TAKING CHARGE will help you ask the right questions, make informed decisions and take charge of your care. Quite frankly, it's the help we wish we'd had when we heard those words, "It's malignant."« less