Cancer is a Word, Not a Sentence

by Dr Robert Buckman

A six-step, practical guide that helps you through the first few weeks following diagnosis. Cancer is a Word, Not a Sentence is a straightforward guide to life after diagnosis. It explains what your diagnosis actually means, what the tests are about, what the future holds, how to judge the treatment options open to you, how to cope with the side effects, and the inevitable ups and downs you experience following treatment. Dr Buckman focuses on the how to talk to your partner, children and friends, and how to communicate with your medical team. There's even a section addressed to those close to you who 'just don't know what to say.' His informed, no-nonsense approach offers reliable and essential facts and advice for everyone dealing with a diagnosis of cancer.

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.