Choices : The New, most up-to-date Sourcebook for Cancer Information

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Summary: The best source book around
Review: Having worked in the oncology area and had relatives stricken with cancer, I can not think of a more useful tool for someone who needs to fight cancer. This is a very dynamic area of medicine where treatment protocols are made then remade. How do you know if your doctor is up to speed? This book tells you where the leading instutions are and how to access the latest treatments. If nothing else, this book allows you to feel like you are part of the fight.

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Summary: The best source book around
Review: Having worked in the oncology area and had relatives stricken with cancer, I can not think of a more useful tool for someone who needs to fight cancer. This is a very dynamic area of medicine where treatment protocols are made then remade. How do you know if your doctor is up to speed? This book tells you where the leading instutions are and how to access the latest treatments. If nothing else, this book allows you to feel like you are part of the fight.

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Summary: Choices
Review: I was first introduced to CHOICES 17 years ago when my sister-in-law was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Using the book as a reference work, we were able to understand the disease she was dealing with, the tests and treatments that she was going through. It bridged the 2000 mile gap that existed between the family. I passed the earlier edition on to other friends who unfortunately had to deal with cancer. It became my bible when my husband was diagnosed as well. During the 4 years that he fought the battle, it continued to be our constant companion. When my husband's illness was declared "terminal" CHOICES remained pertinent with questions about final "choices" The authors address issues in clear layman's language. It also allows the patient to ask more informed questions and feel a better sense of control in the treatment of his or her illness. This book won't make the New York Times Best Sellers list but, it is a wonderful book to have when you need it.

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Summary: The most important book for anyone facing cancer!
Review: This book was the most helpful in answering my many questions about my cancer, treatment options, nutritional, etc. It is written in plain English and describes what is going on so that all can understand.

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Summary: Every Cancer Patient needs this book
Review: This has been a very helpful book in my research since my cancer diagnosis. It has also been helpful to answer questions for several friends who have had diagnoses in the last year. It is a good overview for a variety of cancers.

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Summary: Every Cancer Patient needs this book
Review: This has been a very helpful book in my research since my cancer diagnosis. It has also been helpful to answer questions for several friends who have had diagnoses in the last year. It is a good overview for a variety of cancers.

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Summary: A _must_ book for anyone touched by cancer in any way
Review: This is a oversized softback that is invaluable to anyone who has cancer, anyone who fears they may have cancer, or anyone that knows someone who has cancer. What this book does is explain the multitude of types of cancer in easy to understnd lauguage and tells you what you need to know and what you need to ask your doctor regarding the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. If nothing else it will empower the reader and help to take the fear of the unknown out of the equation. This book is constantly updated and I just ordered my third copy since it was published in 1980.