Bladder Cancer: A Patient-Friendly Guide to Understanding Your Diagnosis and Treatment Options - Hardcover

Pulver, David; Schoenberg MD, Mark; Pulver, Fran

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1946364010 ISBN 13: 9781946364012

Publisher: Patient-Friendly Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

Bladder Cancer: A Patient-Friendly Guide to Understanding Your Diagnosis and Treatment Options resulted from a unique collaboration between doctors and patients. It started when David Pulver was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2007 and got a second opinion from Mark Schoenberg, MD, an internationally acknowledged authority on bladder cancer. They formed a partnership—not only to treat David's bladder cancer but also to write a patient-friendly book for other patients diagnosed with this disease. The book combines expert medical information with a clear writing style that organizes and presents the information in the most patient-friendly way.

When you are diagnosed with bladder cancer or have a recurrence of your disease, many questions start running through your mind. What does my diagnosis mean? What are my treatment options? How serious is my disease? Can I be cured?

To grapple with these questions, you need to understand your diagnosis and learn about your treatment options— so you can get the best possible outcomes for your disease. The mission of this book is to educate you about bladder cancer so you can understand your diagnosis and make informed decisions regarding your treatment and care. This book will help you be a proactive patient, have better conversations with your doctor, and become your own advocate in fighting your disease.

What You Will Learn from This Book

This book is organized into 14 chapters and 4 appendixes.

You should first read Chapters 1–5, which provide information all patients with bladder cancer need to know. Topics include how to become a proactive patient, the anatomy and functions of the urinary system, how bladder cancer is diagnosed, and what you need to know to understand your diagnosis.

The next step is to read the specific chapter or chapters that discuss the treatment options for your specific diagnosis. Chapters 6–13 include detailed information about the treatment options for the different types and stages of bladder cancer.

Finally, Chapter 14 discusses the challenges bladder cancer survivors face as they transition from active treatment to follow-up care. In addition, there are 4 appendixes, including a glossary of bladder cancer terms and a list of bladder cancer resources for patients and their families.

This book addresses the questions, concerns, and challenges that confront people diagnosed with bladder cancer and those who love and support them. 

 

About this title

About the Author:

David Pulver is a ten-year survivor of a serious form of bladder cancer. He has served on the Board of Directors of BCAN (Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, bcan.org) since 2008. BCAN is dedicated to increasing public awareness of bladder cancer, advancing research directed toward bladder cancer, and educating and supporting bladder cancer patients and their families. David is President of Cornerstone Capital, Inc., a private investment company. Prior to starting Cornerstone Capital, he co-founded and was Chairman and Co-CEO of The Children's Place, a leading retailer of children's clothing. David serves on the Board of Directors of Carter's, a leading manufacturer and retailer of infants and young children's apparel. He previously served on the Board of Directors of Costco Wholesale and on the Board of Directors of the Public Health Research Institute, a leading nonprofit medical research organization specializing in infectious diseases. David serves on the Board of Trustees of Colby College, located in Waterville, Maine. He earned his BA from Colby College and his MBA from Harvard Business School. David lives in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with his wife Carol.

Review:

"A true masterpiece and essential reading for anyone who has been forced to face the reality of bladder cancer. As a bladder cancer survivor, I can unequivocally say that this book is a must read. The book captures, in layman's terms, the totality of information needed to become a more informed, knowledgeable, and proactive patient or supportive loved one. In patient-friendly language, this well-organized, throughtful book encompasses both the medical information and practical guidance you need to navigate the journey on which you are about to embark." 

—Charles Ross, bladder cancer survivor

"I survived bladder cancer 26 years ago. Recently, the cancer returned. What a relief to have this outstanding book to bring me up-to-date on the medical terms and treatments for bladder cancer. All newly diagnosed bladder cancer patients—and anyone with recurrent bladder cancer—should read this very clear, thorough, and well-organized book. The book will enable you to intelligently discuss your diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options and decisions with your doctors." 

—Susan R. Selvidge, J.D., bladder cancer survivor

About this edition

• Publisher: Patient-Friendly Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1946364010
• ISBN 13: 9781946364012
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 218