Product Description
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.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 5 reviews)

Informative book by S. Ham (Charlotte, NC USA)

5 Stars
February 21, 2009
This has been the best resource I have found in my efforts to serve as caretaker for a stage 3 ovarian cancer patient. People tell me "cancer is cancer" or "ask the nurse," but having ovarian cancer specific information at my disposal has been a real blessing.

Gift by Ali-Cat (Tulsa, OK)

5 Stars
July 12, 2007
Presented as an item in a gift box to a family member who was in the hospital, recovering from ovarian cancer surgery, this book was highly welcomed. My cousin appreciated it very much and told me that it was very informative and she was happy to have received it; she felt that she would benefit from it both while in the hospital and after having gotten home, preparing for her chemo and radiation therapies.

ovarian cancer survivorship by Judith R. Prokosch (St Paul, MN USA)

5 Stars
January 29, 2007
I was diagnosed is August of 2000 with ovarian cancer and I remember seeing the Hopkins 24/7 documentary with Dr. Montz featured. I fell in love with the man and his compassion. I found this book invaluable. I am a six year survivor without recurrence and I am still learning how to be a survivor.

A clinical nurse emphases living life well in the face of the uncertainties ovarian cancer brings by Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)

5 Stars
September 05, 2005
Plenty of women's health books discuss ovarian cancer symptoms and treatments - but how do women diagnosed continue their lives? Guide To Survivorship For Women With Ovarian Cancer tells how to live life well after diagnosis. Two Johns Hopkins gynecologic oncologists and a clinical nurse emphases living life well in the face of the uncertainties ovarian cancer brings. Yes, the latest developments in diagnosis and treatment are discussed - but even more so, is the quality of living itself: it's this which sets Guide To Survivorship For Women With Ovarian Cancer apart from the others on the topic of ovarian cancer.

Most Knowledgeable Available by Experience

5 Stars
July 23, 2005
My wife is being treated as described, at Johns Hopkins in 2005. The book is nearly current with the world research literature on the topic, so far as we can learn. Highly recommended for patients and caregivers!

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