Cancer Is a Word, Not a Sentence : A Step-by-Step Practical Guide to Cancer and Cancer Treatment

by Robert Buckman

In this new approach to helping a person (and family) with cancer, renowned medical oncologist Dr. Robert Buckman takes a step-by-step look at coping with a diagnosis and moving forward with life.Cancer Is a Word, Not a Sentence is not a dry compilation of cancer facts and biology. Instead, it is a guide for use in the real world. It shows the reader what the diagnosis means, what the tests are all about, how to weigh the benefits and risks of various treatment options, and how to cope with side-effects, uncertainties and emotional ups and downs. Additional topics Why clinical trials are worth considering How to talk about cancer with family and friends How to talk to your medical team How to maintain quality of life Where to get more helpCompleting the book will be a glossary of terms and a comprehensive list of organizations, websites and resources. Cancer Is a Word, Not a Sentence is sure to become an indispensable guide for cancer patients and their families

280 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Dania · Rating 5 out of 5]

When you're in 'their' shoes, it really helps to keep your days going on well and for you to expect everything - emotionally, medically, etc. The guides, medical infos, tips - they're also easy to understand. I've kept this book safe with me for a long time.

[Annabel · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first book about cancer I could actually finish. Having recently been diagnosed with breast cancer it was useful to get a less emotional description of cancer. To get an understanding of the different treatments, that not all cancers are the same and the questions to ask medical staff. Hopefully will help me get a clearer picture of my prognosis and the aim for certain treatments. It is also important to try and regain quality of life, rather than just surviving. I liked his section on how a patients attitude has no bearing on their survival outcome, that was very comforting.

[Bryan Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished reading "Cancer a word, not a sentence", and found it very informative indeed, and especially considering I just recently underwent surgery for kidney cancer myself. It certainly gave me a good idea what I may end up going through down the road. I would definitely recommend it for sure.

[Me · Rating 3 out of 5]

A reassuring read. I didn't finish it, but the first few chapters explaining cancer are quite interesting.