Living with cancer : symptoms, diagnosis and treatments

Everyone knows someone whose life has been touched by cancer. The statistics show that one in three people will be affected in their lifetime. Yet diagnosis has implications not just for the patient, but also for the lives of relatives, friends and colleagues. The need for awareness and understanding of this frightening and traumatising disease has never been greater. In non-technical everyday language, Living With Cancer offers a wealth of information, including coverage of less common types of cancer. Questions frequently asked by patients and those close to them are matched with in-depth answers. At-a-glance guides link symptoms to diagnoses, treatments, possible side-effects and after-effects. There are also suggested questions to ask your doctor, an extensive resource guide with addresses, phone numbers and websites of cancer-support agencies, and a detailed glossary of cancer-related medical terms and procedures.