100 Questions & Answers about Brain Tumors

By Mary Louise DuBay, Virginia Stark-Vance, M.L. Dubay

Book Overview

Whether you're a newly diagnosed brain tumor patient, a survivor, or a friend or relative of either, this book offers help. The only text to provide both the doctor's and patient's point of view, 100 Questions & Answers About Brain Tumors gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, sources of support, and much more. The authors, a brain tumor survivor teamed with a neuro-oncologist specializing in brain tumors, provide a comprehensive, step-by-step discussion of what you can expect in the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors, while providing a real-life understanding of what these steps might mean for your day-to-day life. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this frightening disease. Concise, easy-to-read paperback book. The question and answer format mimics an actual physician consultation. Provides both the patient's and physician's perspective on brain tumors. Written by an expert with extensive experience. Provides practical answers to questions about diagnosis, treatment options, sources of support, and much more. (c) 2004 239 pages

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763723088
• ISBN13: 9780763723088
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
• Length: 239 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

100 Questions & Answers for Brain Tumors

I got this book to read before hubby had an appointment with her. We have never had a doctor go so far out of their way to help us get some answers to hubby's medical problem. A really great doctor!

easy to read info for a stressful situation

If you are already dealing with a stressful illness - you want the information you need presented in an easy-to-understand format. The book is organized from basic to more complicated concepts, and written in a manner that is very supportive, especially for those who are not professionals or familiar with medical terminology.