Positive Options for Colorectal Cancer, Second Edition: Self-Help and Treatment (Positive Options for Health)

Larson, Carol Ann

ISBN 10: 0897936949 / ISBN 13: 9780897936941

Published by Hunter House, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Positive Options for Colorectal Cancer, Second Edition: Self-Help and Treatment (Positive Options for Health)
• Publisher: Hunter House
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0897936949
• ISBN 13: 9780897936941
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New
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Synopsis

Positive Options for Colorectal Cancer offers readers everything they need to know about understanding and dealing with colorectal cancer. It presents detailed information in a clear and concise manner from a well-known advocate and author who is a personal survivor of Stage III colorectal cancer for more than 20 years. Chapters present information on prevention techniques, warning signs, and screening tests including the latest on virtual colonoscopy and how to find and talk honestly with the right doctor. It offers tips on treatment options including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation in addition to advice for life after colorectal cancer and how to find support and resources for the colorectal cancer patient.

About the Author

Carol Ann Larson has been involved with the Colon Cancer Coalition as an advocate for colorectal cancer screening, is a past president for the Minneapolis Ostomy Chapter, a sponsor of "GetYourRearinGear," and a KLBB radio guest. She was one of three people named "Women Who Have Broken Barriers for Colorectal Cancer." She lives in Minnetonka, MN. Kathleen Ogle, MD, is the medical oncologist at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.