Facing Cancer: A Complete Guide for People with Cancer, Their Families, and Caregivers

by Theodore A. Stern, Mikkael A. Sekeres

THE BEST INFORMATION SOURCE IN THE BATTLE AGAINST CANCER Uniquely supportive of the emotional, social, and familial aspects of living with cancer, Facing Cancer is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis—yourself, a family member or friend, or even a health care professional. Written by the leading physicians in their respective fields—psychiatry and oncology— Facing Cancer is the only reference that combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on cancer, its causes, and treatments with a caring approach to the emotional aspects of living with this diagnosis. This book gives you solid, trustworthy information in distinctive chapters that answer the most pertinent questions about cancer. It features integrative and complementary therapies, including faith and prayer, and the best medical advice on nutritional and other health-building lifestyle changes. Facing Cancer provides the best information on cancer and its treatment, guidance to the finest outside information sources, and advice on tried and true coping strategies for everyone involved. This book is vital to ease the loneliness, fear, and pain of facing this diagnosis.

456 pages, Paperback

First published December 18, 2003