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Colon and Rectal Cancer A Comprehensive Guide for Patients & Families

By Lorraine Johnston
November 1999
Pages: 540
ISBN 10: 1-56592-633-1 | ISBN 13: 9781565926332

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The fourth most common cancer, colon and rectal cancer is diagnosed in 130,000 new cases in the United States each year. Patients and families need up-to-date and in-depth information to participate wisely in treatment decisions (e.g., knowing what sexual and fertility issues to discuss with the doctor before surgery). This book covers coping with tests and treatment side effects, caring for ostomies, finding support, and other practical issues.
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The fourth most common cancer, colon and rectal cancer is diagnosed in 130,000 new cases in the U.S. each year. As with many other cancers, the treatment environment is evolving. As a patient (or the family researcher) you need up-to-date and in-depth information to participate wisely in treatment decisions. Colon & Rectal Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients & Families includes:
  • Characteristics of colon cancer, staging, suspected causes, and factors in prognoses
  • Current treatment options
  • Clinical trials and promising future treatments
  • Coping with medical tests, symptoms, and treatments
  • Recognizing and minimizing the impact of treatment on sexual function, libido, and fertility
  • Caring for and adjusting to an ostomy, whether temporary or permanent
  • Emotional responses to diagnosis, treatment, remission, and all other aspects of dealing with the condition. Stories from those living with colon cancer are included.
Author Lorraine Johnston, with her background in life sciences, emphasizes using knowledge to dispel fear. Those who read this book will encounter medical facts simply explained, advice to ease their daily life, and tools to be a strong advocate for themselves or a family member.

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Media reviews "Highly recommended. Lucid, in-depth coverage of what you need to know." --Alan Rees, Alan Rees on Consumer Health, A Majors Report


"This is an extremely thorough, up-to-date resource book containing a wealth of practical information for both newly diagnosed and long-term survivors and caregivers. Ms Johnston has a degree in life sciences and a family history of several cancers, including colorectal, which no doubt contributes to her empathetic approach. Although I am a four year survivor of colorectal cancer and have read everything I could find about the disease, there is a great deal of information in this book that I have never come across previously, such as individualized prognostic factors and detailed descriptions of various tests and procedures. [A]n indispensable reference guide." --Colorectal Cancer Assoc of Canada newsletter, book review


"Highly recommended by OncoLink. It is one of the best resources available specifically for colorectal cancer. An important addition to any colorectal cancer patient's library." --James Metz, MD, University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center, writing for Oncolink (www.oncolink.org)

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