Taking charge of cancer
Subtitle: what you need to know to get the best treatment
By: David Palma, MD, PhD ; foreword by Anthony Zietman, MD
Contributors: Zietman, Anthony, writer of foreword
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 255
ISBN-13: 9781626258624
Subjects: Popular works; Treatment; Cancer
Description: Provides guidance and advice to those who have just received a cancer diagnosis by helping them choose between treatment options, select the best medical team, and learn how to be their own advocate.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-255).
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Taking charge can improve your chances ; The basics; title: Understanding your situation: Where it all starts : your first consultation ; Deciphering your medical reports; title: Evaluating your doctor's recommendations: How doctors decide which treatment is best ; Is your doctor's recommendation best for you? ; Weighing risks and benefits ; How to get free second opinions; title: Getting world-class care: Getting top-notch surgery ; Is your radiation hit-or-miss? ; Systemic therapy : more than just a drip ; Clinical trials : sometimes a better option ; After treatment is finished ; When there is no cure ; Cancer myths and truths; title: Epilogue: The Taking charge of cancer patient checklist.