| View Larger Image | Everyone's Guide to Cancer Supportive Care: A Comprehensive handbook for Patients and Their Families | Paperbackby Ernest Rosenbaum (Author), Isadora Rosenbaum (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Andrews McMeel Publishing | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 600 Pages | | Publication Date: | September 01, 2005 | | Sales Rank: | 725,433th |
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Product Description
Knowledge and information provide the greatest tools-and greatest comforts-for anyone fighting cancer or helping a family member or friend who is. Now AMP bolsters that strength-giving arsenal with Everyone's Guide to Cancer Supportive Care. Through more than 50 chapters, cancer care specialists Ernest and Isadora Rosenbaum-along with nearly 80 other medical experts-answer every conceivable question concerning a cancer patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. This extremely effective format first appeared as Supportive Cancer Care (Sourcebooks 2001), but we've completely revised and updated the entire book to reflect the latest care advances and techniques. The wide range of covered topics includes: " Understanding cancer and its treatments " Chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant side effects " Stress and cancer " The will to live " Cancer and spirituality " Sexuality " Nutritional considerations " Rehabilitation and fitnessWith this book, cancer patients and those who care for them can make informed decisions, face the disease with renewed courage, and care for both their well-being and their bodies. The Rosenbaums provide an incredible source of information and hope in the face of this frightening illness. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 2 reviews)
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A must have by C. Byrd  5 Stars
September 12, 2009
If you have, know anyone with or treat cancer...this is a must have. As a nurse, patient and supporter of family with cancer this book gave such wonderful insight and wisdom. I highly recommend it to anyone touched by cancer.
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Excellent Book by Betty Jane Susbauer (Cleveland, OH) 5 Stars
June 29, 2008
I ordered this book for my daughter-in-law and she has shared much of the info with her family. This is a great support for her mother.
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