Thyroid Cancer: A Guide for Patients

by Douglas Van Nostrand, G. Bloom, L. Wartofsky

This book is a valuable and extensive source of information about thyroid cancer and is specifically written for the patient with thyroid cancer. However, family and friends of patients who have thyroid cancer will also find this book useful. The book discusses a wide spectrum of aspects about thyroid nodules and cancer. It is discusses the basics of the thyroid gland, the evaluation of thyroid nodules, the various types of thyroid cancer, their prognosis, and the initial diagnostic evaluation and treatment of the four major types of thyroid cancer. This includes the role of surgery and other treatments. The book also discusses diets, hormone treatment, and thyroid cancer in children and adolescents. One chapter presents the personal stories of several patients, who have or have had thyroid cancer, as well as a discussion by a pyschologist and psychiatrist. The book concludes with chapters on additional treatment alternatives, information on clinical research trials, and additional sources of information. The book is organized and indexed to help the patient or the patient's family or friends find information that may be important for them.

336 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2004

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I mainly picked this up to better understand what all my endocronologist would be looking for in my blood work each visit. But I also got a lot from the section in the back where thyroid patients were interviewed. It helped to read that others with thyroid cancer do not like to hear it is the "good" cancer. No cancer is good but invades both the body and the mind, even if it can be more curable than other types. Thyroid cancer patients often feel guilty on top of experiencing anxiety and depression because everyone tells them they should be grateful their cancer is the "good" kind. It is comforting to know I am not alone in believing that there is absolutely no reason I should feel "grateful" I have/had thyroid cancer.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helped me during my scariest moments to learn the facts and be able to understand and intelligently explain my caner to friends and family.

[Bernice · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was very informative after being diagnosed in 2006. Helped relieve a lot of my fears and helped me be more educated in my care.