The First Year: Cirrhosis: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

by James L. Dickerson

Book Overview

For all those newly diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver--a unique and comprehensive guide to understanding and managing your condition

Millions of Americans live with cirrhosis of the liver, a degenerative, complex, and often misunderstood condition in which liver cells are damaged and then replaced by scar tissue, impeding liver function. The disease is most commonly caused by excessive alcohol consumption, hepatitis, or complications...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1569242836
• ISBN13: 9781569242834
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Cirrhosis

This is a harsh dianosis. If you are struggling to make sense of it all. You want to know what to do or have a family member dealing with this and you want to understand the disease and what you can do to slow its progression this is the book for you. It is written so the layman can understand it and it comes all aspects of the disease. It truly does cover the first year after diagnosis.

Excellent info!

A very useful book for information on a disease that plagues many but there is little out in recent print that covers all the questions one has if one has this disease. There's nothing like REAL info when your life is actually at stake. I gave this to someone who really appreciates it very much. Recommended!

Very readable. Probably the best reference for a non-medical person

Note: This book is not written by a doctor. This is both a good and a bad thing. The good part is that it is readable. It is very informative. It has many good points and seems well researched. The author is a very good writer, and can guide us through the phases of Cirrhosis. The bad part is that the book is not written by doctors -- so is not really a manual for medical diagnosis. It is not really a book for medical treatment. Definitely seek the assistance of a Liver Specialist. It is also written in 2006 -- so may not be current with the most recent medical treatments available. Overall, this is a good book to have if you or a loved one is diagnosed with Cirrhosis.

The First Year

It was a tremendouw help in learning about and dealing with what comes with liver disease. I would recommend this book to anyone who needs help and understanding while walking down this road....

A very good first step

This book gave a lot of good information and insight on things to ask. I highly recommend it - not just for the patient but for the family too.