goingstrong
03-11-2010, 04:07 PM
There is a new book from a survivor of NHL. It is an inspiring story of a couple fighting cancer together. It provides a poignant look at cancer from the perspectives of patient and caregiver – covering the highs and lows from diagnosis, to surgery, to chemotherapy, to radiation, to follow-up, to fighting back for people impacted by cancer. It discusses: (1) the basics about cancer; (2) selecting the best doctors and treatment centers; (3) obtaining a prompt and proper diagnosis; (4) understanding medical tests and diagnostic tools; (5) surviving a hospital stay; (6) conventional treatments, revolutionary treatments, and clinical trials; (7) understanding survival rates; (8) developing a “cancer warrior” mentality; (9) taking advantage of complementary therapies and a healthy lifestyle; (10) the role of the immune system in beating cancer; and (11) our national call to action to cure cancer. Battling and Beating Cancer also serves as an important survival resource for patients and families – containing a detailed listing of questions to ask the doctors at each critical phase, important tips, a checklist of legal and insurance documents, and a listing of organizations, websites, and resources available to help patients. It includes a patient’s medical information workbook to help document relevant information. The book features a foreword by renowned oncologists Stephanie A. Gregory, MD and Henry C. Fung, MD, Rush University Medical Center. It is available at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and borders.com. Proceeds go to blood cancer research.