TY  - BOOK
AU  - Edelstein,Peter S.
TI  - Own your cancer: a take-charge guide for the recently diagnosed and those who love them 
SN  - 9780762796373 (paperback)
PY  - 2014///]
CY  - Guilford, Connecticut
PB  - Lyons Press, an imprint of Globe Pequot Press
KW  - Cancer
KW  - Popular works
KW  - Diagnosis
KW  - Treatment
KW  - Psychological aspects
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 242-244) and index
N2  - Offers a combination of crucial medical education clearly and comfortably explained along with personal guidance gleaned from real patient experiences. In an informed, compassionate, and respectful manner, "Dr. E" translates the challenging medical and psychological issues facing the cancer patient into lay terms, as well as outlining options for "owning" the path ahead. The result empowers patients and their loved ones to take control of their treatment regardless of cancer type or stage, to maintain their independence, and to oversee the processes which will determine their ultimate survival and quality of life
ER  -