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| View Larger Image | The First Year---Hepatitis B: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed | Paperbackby William Finley Green (Author), M.D. Hari Conjeevaram (Foreword)
| List Price: | $15.95 | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Da Capo Press | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 320 Pages | | Publication Date: | June 15, 2002 | | Sales Rank: | 625,738th |
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Product Description
Hepatitis B is one of the most preventable medical conditions due to the availability of a hepatitis B vaccine, yet an estimated 100,000 people in the U.S. are infected each year, and 6,000 die from complications. When William Finley Green was diagnosed with hep B in 1993, he decided to be proactive in his quest to understand and manage his illness—by reading medical and scientific books and journals, talking with doctors, and networking with other people who have hepatitis B. He now shares his experience and knowledge with everyone who has been newly diagnosed. As a "patient-expert" on hep B, Green walks you step-by-step through everything you need to do and learn each day of your first week after diagnosis, each subsequent week of the first month, and the following eleven months of the crucial first year. In clear, concise, accessible language, Green covers a wide range of practical, medical, and lifestyle issues, beginning with coming to terms with the diagnosis and then moving on to subjects including: § Strategies for accomplishing necessary lifestyle changes § Guidelines and tips for modifying your diet § Stress management and exercise § Choosing the right medical team § Discussing your condition with family, friends, and co-workers § Current medical research and medications § Handling sexual and social relationships § Effective alternative therapies § Support group resources By providing reliable, useful, empathetic, and up-to-date information you need to know when you most need to know it, The First Year™—Hepatitis B is a sensitive and empowering guide for everyone who wants to take an active role in their hepatitis B treatment. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 4 reviews)
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Helpful understanding by Gail Kelley (Redondo Beach, Ca United States)  5 Stars
May 15, 2007
As a medical student who has scoured all of my pathology and microbiology texts for useful information regarding HBV, I was pleasantly suprised to find a book that was so informative. Mr. Green refers to himself as a patient-expert, and he does not disappoint. The information that he provides in this book is very helpful for the newly diagnosed. He explains every detail in an understandable way and provides you with tools that will help patients combat this disease.
I was suprised by what little information I could find regarding the treatment of this disease. I explored the HBV websites, pathology textbooks, and other HBV related books and was amazed by what little help they provided regarding treatment as well as self-treatment of HBV. Mr. Green provides tips on exercise, diet, and supplementation which for me was key. He also provides keys to reading your blood work, biopsies, and other labwork that you are destined to go through again and again as an HBV patient. It is a little dated in some of the drug now used in the treatment of HBV, which is expected because of the constantly changing and advancing pharm. industry.
As a future healthcare provider I will suggest this book to any HBV patient that I encounter in practice. As an HBV suffer it is a must if you plan to help your doctor by self-management of this disease. As a patient you have to do your part in the management of your disease.
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FINALLY, patient friendly source on HBV 5 Stars
July 24, 2002
Whether you are newly diagnosed or have had hepatitis B for a long time, this book is an excellent source of reference and uncommon knowledge about a virus that is confusing to many patients as well as their doctors. More importantly, along with the easy to understand chapters on interpreting your test results and information on seeking treatment, the book is equally devoted to the everyday hurdles of coping with Hepatitis B as a chronic illness. Mr. Green gives a clear and realistic picture of what having Hepatitis B is really like and recognizes the need to be proactive as well as optimistic.
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Fabulous Book by Angelique (NY USA) 5 Stars
June 23, 2002
A very well written book by someone who really understands what is is like to have Chronic Hepatitis B. Mr. Green is EXTREMELY informative on ways to cope with the chronic hepatitis B infection. He breaks down the sections of the book by months and describes everything in simple english. He points out the important things to do during the first few months and makes you feel like you have some control over your illness. After reading this book I realized I was not alone with my symptoms. The book is very comforting and has loads of resources and information on the virus as well as support groups. I have learned how to interpret my own bloodwork and feel knowledgeable enough to sit down with my doctor and ACTUALLY understand everything he is saying. This is a must have book for someone with chronic Hepatitis B!!
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Woderful Accomplishment by RodolfoA. Porro (Miami,Fl.) 5 Stars
May 30, 2002
A proactive patient who also happens to be a gifted writer writes a gutsy, compassionate and informative book on how to cope with the chronic hepatitis infection.Written for other patients like himself, Will Green's approach takes the diagnosis step by step and untangles the web of confusion around this virus simply and meticulously.The book is full of helpful observations and inspirational words of wisdom from patients who choose and keep their eye on survival in the face of a life-threatening but also life-affirming predicament.The clinical course of the disease,mechanism of the virus, and treatments good and bad are dissected in simple easy to understand terms.If you or a loved one has chronic Hepatitis B ,I urge you to buy this book.
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