Cancer experts describe the emotional phases that most patients go through after the shock of diagnosis, and expound on the topics of second opinions, obtaining appropriate treatment, choosing a hospital and living with the disease. There is a review of conventional and alternative therapies, as well as newer therapies being developed. Interesting new advances in imaging technology, chronotherapy and photodynamic therapy are explored. Suggestions are given for choosing a treatment, evaluating therapies and combining approaches. These types of healing modalities are becoming increasingly important for cancer patients.
Topics covered include spontaneous remissions, prayer, hospice, letting go and grieving.
Cancer-Increasing Your Odds for Survival is one of the most thorough programs available for cancer patients and their caregivers. It's strengths lie in the experts interviewed in the program, among them Dr. Bernie Siegel, Dr. Joan Borysenko, Dr. Lawrence LeShan and Dr. Simonton, together with the citation information for the studies and statistics provided throughout all four tapes. The experiences and testimonies of cancer patients and ex-cancer patients are an invaluable resource. Production values are excellent. Highly recommended for any patient education collection and all academic health sciences collections.