Synopses & Reviews
Educate yourself about advanced cancerAdvanced cancer is not likely to be cured, but it can frequently be controlled. The physical symptoms can almost always be well managed. QuickFACTS Advanced Cancer emphasizes that every persons cancer is unique, and you have the right to be well-informed and to be the decision-maker in planning treatment to offer the best possible quality of life. QuickFACTS Advanced Cancer is both comprehensive and a quick read, with highlighted cover tabs for quick reference of specific topics.
QuickFACTS Advanced Cancer:
- Covers everything from risk factors to living well after cancer treatment
- Provides critical questions to ask your healthcare team
- Educates and empowers you right from the start
- Completely updated with the latest patient treatment guidelines
- Includes an advanced cancer dictionary
Synopsis
Although advanced cancer is not likely to be cured, it can frequently be controlled, and this book emphasizes that all patients should be well-informed decision-makers in planning their own treatment. Covering everything from risk factors to living well after cancer treatment, this pocket-sized reference provides critical questions to ask your healthcare team, is updated with the latest patient treatment guidelines, and includes an advanced dictionary of cancer-related terms.
About the Author
The American Cancer Society is a grassroots organization committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, rehabilitation, and advocacy. Its goals emphasize prevention, early detection, and screening; comprehensive treatment information; answers to questions about insurance, money, and planning for the future; and strategies for coping with the physical symptoms and emotional effects of cancer. They are based in Atlanta.