| View Larger Image | The First Year: Scleroderma: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed (The First Year Series) | Paperbackby Karen Gottesman (Author), M.D. Daniel E. Furst (Foreword)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Da Capo Press | | Page Count: | 320 Pages | | Publication Date: | January 04, 2004 | | Sales Rank: | 466,017th |
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Product Description
Scleroderma-a chronic autoimmune condition that causes hardening, thickening, or tightening of the skin and attacks the heart, lungs, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract-is extraordinarily difficult to diagnose and can take a huge toll on the psychological well-being of the individual. From the first moment of her diagnosis, author Karen Gottesman took charge and educated herself on every aspect of her condition. Now, as a "patient-expert," she guides those newly diagnosed step by step through their first year with scleroderma. She provides crucial information about the nature of the disease, treatment options, diet, exercise, social concerns, emotional issues, networking with others, and much more. The First Year™-Scleroderma is illustrated with charts and tables, and offers an invaluable guide for everyone learning to live with their diagnosis. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 8 reviews)
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It's Like Advice From A Good Friend Who's Been There by Starphoenix (MO)  5 Stars
July 03, 2009
If you are newly diagnosed, I highly recommend this book. It's a comforting read, and who doesn't need comfort at this time? Please consider adding it to your patient toolbox.
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Excellent Book! by Carol (Texas) 5 Stars
March 10, 2008
My teenage son was recently diagnosed with a form of Scleroderma (Morphea) that is believed, at this point, to be only localized. However, the endless tests have continued as we try to define the parameters of his disease and condition. This book has been EXTREMELY helpful to me in understanding all the "doctor speak" in plain English so I feel less overwhelmed with the enormity of it all.
I HIGHLY recommend this book if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with this very rare, difficult to understand disease.
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Restores a sense of control of your own destiny by Birder (heading to Nevada) 5 Stars
February 24, 2008
I cannot say enough about this book. After being diagnosed I felt completely terrified and powerless. This book walks you through things you can do to ensure you receive the best treatment possible. Full of great facts about scleroderma that my doctor either didn't know or just didn't tell me. Really stresses the fact that you must be your own advocate and that is a great impetus to get out of bed and do everything you can. Emotionally supportive, just a wonderful book (that came for me at exactly the right time).
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For a scleroderma victim, a comprehensive overview by Amazon Buyer 1st (Georgia) 5 Stars
May 19, 2007
I purchased this for my niece who was just diagnosed with scleroderma and her medical team were not educating her as to the long term affects and prognosis associated with this disease. After reading the book, she was able to quiz her physicians on those points she needed clarified and has been very satisfied with this book's comprehensive overview for the newly diagnosed scleroderma patient. Highly recommend this book.
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A must read for scleroderma patients by Caren Berg (Los Angeles, CA) 5 Stars
December 15, 2004
This is a wonderful book! As a newly diagnosed patient, I have found this book to be the best book I have read on scleroderma. Not only is it the most comprehensive, but it is extremely well organized and easy to read. The information and guidance the author provides is both practical and uplifting. I was so impressed with this book, I even bought a copy for my doctor!
I highly recommend this book for anyone with scleroderma, regardless of how long they have been living with the disease.
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SIMILAR PRODUCTS |
| The Scleroderma Book: A Guide for Patients and Families
by Maureen D. Mayes M.D. (Author)
The Scleroderma Book has long been considered the leading source of information for patients suffering with this disease. Now comes the Second Edition of this highly respected volume, extensively revised by Maureen Mayes, M.D., the leading authority in this field. Writing specifically for patients and their families, Dr. Mayes draws on her extensive experience treating scleroderma to provide up-to-date, practical information that will help patients manage their symptoms and improve their...
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| Scleroderma: The Proven Therapy that Can Save Your Life
by Henry Scammell (Author)
Scleroderma, which affects as many as 400,000 Americans, starts off like skin cancer but is far more deadly. This new edition is updated with new information about the best therapy for this disease, including the results of the landmark first, and a new, second clinical trial of the only therapy to report reversal and remission of this deadly disease.
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| A Place to Go: Complete Healing of Body and Spirit
by Maureen Taylor (Author)
For two years, author Maureen Taylor's health slowly deteriorated as she was pursued by a relentless but mysterious illness. It disfigured her face, turned her hands into claws, and left her skin as hard as a board. In 1988, she finally learned the name of the disease that was ravaging her body: scleroderma. Scleroderma was more than just a disease it was also Taylor's teacher. It taught her that the world of medicine is a confusing labyrinth and the only map worth using belongs to the...
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| A Journey Towards Health ... Reversing Scleroderma
by Jane M. Parker (Author), Victor Dyment (Author), Elieba Levine (Editor)
Answers do exist for seemingly incurable diseases. The information contained in this book applies to a diverse variety of conditions ranging from ADD, Autism, Scleroderma, and MS to psoriasis and eczema. We all have the ability to reach good health by changing to the correct materials such as dental, clothing and furniture.
This book follows Jane Parker's journey from the diagnosis of systemic Scleroderma, a fatal autoimmune disease, to good health. After a year of unanswered...
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| Voices of Scleroderma (Volume 3)
by International Scleroderma Network (Author)
“I highly recommend this book for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals who want quality medical information and support for scleroderma and related illnesses. “Access to high quality reliable modern information is crucial to patient well-being and outcomes. The realization that ‘you ARE NOT alone’ has therapeutic value in its own right. “The nonprofit International Scleroderma Network (ISN) and its website at www.sclero.org enjoys a well-deserved reputation for...
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