A Guide To Survivorship For Women With Ovarian Cancer - Rilegato

Montz, Fredrick J.; Bristow, Robert E., M.D.; Anastasia, Paula J.

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ISBN 10: 0801880904 ISBN 13: 9780801880902

Casa editrice: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr, 2005

Riassunto

This comprehensive guide to ovarian cancer offers a wealth of information to ease the physical, emotional, and psychic suffering of women with the disease. The authors—two Johns Hopkins gynecologic oncologists and a gynecologic-oncology clinical nurse—put particular emphasis on the concept of "survivorship," or living life well in the face of daunting uncertainties. They stress the importance of self-determination: the right of each patient to be informed, involved, and in control of her care.

Up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, pain management, and alternative therapies, forms the core of the book. But the authors' immense clinical experience also means they understand what women worry about and care about, and they address these issues with true compassion. Stressing quality of life, self-determination, and living life to the fullest, this remarkable book speaks to women with ovarian cancer everywhere.

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Recensione:

This important book should be included in all consumer health collections, as well as purchased by women affected by the disease.

(Library Journal)

This guide excels at providing detailed medical information and practical tips on ways to reduce the side effects of treatment.

(Mamm)

The latest developments in diagnosis and treatment are discussed―but even more so, is the quality of living itself: it's this which sets A Guide to Survivorship for Women with Ovarian Cancer apart.

(Bookwatch)

Provides a great place for a newly diagnosed woman to start learning about the disease.

(Susan McIntyre Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance Newsletter)

Because the authors all have years of clinical experience, they seem to understand what women worry about and care about, and they address these issues throughout the book.

(Canadian Women's Health Network)

L'autore:

Dr. F. J. Montz (1955–2002) was a professor of gynecology and obstetrics, surgery, and oncology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Medical Institutions.Dr. Robert E. Bristow is an associate professor of gynecology and obstetrics and oncology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Medical Institutions.Paula J. Anastasia is a gynecologic-oncology clinical nurse specialist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0801880904
• ISBN 13: 9780801880902
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 209