American Cancer Society's
Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer

Bernard Levin, M.D.
Terri B. Ades, M.S., A.P.R.N., A.O.C.N.
Durado Brooks, M.D., M.P.H.
Christopher H. Crane, M.D.
Paulo M. Hoff, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Paul J. Limburg, M.D., M.P.H.
David A. Rothenberger, M.D.
American Cancer Society, 2005
ISBN: 0944235557 $19.95

Reviewed by Suzanne Lindley

Whether living with colon cancer or caring for someone with this disease, the latest data and resources can be discovered in The Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer. Very comprehensive and easy to read, the new anthology covers all aspects of colorectal cancer awareness. These issues include risk factors, prevention, early detection, treatment options, emerging therapies, survival strategies, and even life after cancer. More than 50 experts (including our own Amy Kelly - Co-Founder and Executive Director of Colon Cancer Alliance) were involved in the writing. True patient stories accentuate this inspirational and informative tool. Readers are taken step-by-step through all phases of colorectal cancer with facts that provide assistance, support, and information needed to make educated decisions and to better manage the disease.

This detailed reference provides practical material that is useful in the daily management of quality of life, symptom control, survivorship, and insight into the colorectal cancer experience. The forward written by Katie Couric is very touching and motivational. The guide consists of seven sections including:

• What is Colorectal Cancer?
• The Diagnosis
• After the Diagnosis
• Treatment Options
• During Treatment
• After Treatment
• For Loved Ones and Caregivers

There is something for everyone in this very thorough book. Regardless of where you are in your experience with colorectal cancer from screening to long term survivorship, this book offers helpful information. Many answers lie within the pages of this very complete guide to colorectal cancer. For anyone seeking understanding in the presence of this disease, this guide will provide great insight and I recommend it highly.

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