- Paperback: 168 pages
- Publisher: Yale University Press; 2nd edition (13 May 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0300107250
- ISBN-13: 978-0300107258
- Product Dimensions: 21 x 14.1 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,122,680 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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""Melanoma "concisely delivers a wealth of information about a serious form of cancer. It is well organized, easy to read, and medically accurate."--Allan C. Halpern, M.D., chief, Dermatology Service, Department of Medicine at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
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The incidence of melanoma has increased by 2000% since 1930 and one person dies each hour from the disease. This cutting edge guide provides scientifically accurate information which patients and their families need, to understand melanoma and its treatment and to receive necessary reassurance. It is also a vitally important resource for those who want information about preventing the disease or finding it early when it is most curable. Catherine M. Poole, a melanoma survivor and melanoma patient advocate for many organisations, and Dr. DuPont Guerry, an internationally renowned melanoma expert, have collaborated to provide current, correct and easily understood information on the disease. The authors have had first-hand contact with a multitude of patients with melanoma, and they understand exactly how to empower patients to gain control of their situations and obtain the best treatment.
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Format:Paperback
As a stage IV melanoma patient, I found this book to be overly simplistic in its views and treatment of melanoma. I have never heard a doctor say it is "totally curable" as it can show up many years later with even a different primary, but yet this book states if "caught early it can be totally cured." The book is a good basis for someone that is just wanting to learn about melanoma but not do serious research. This book could be better if it spent more time researching the genetics of melanoma and less time concentrating totally on the sunscreen aspect of melanoma. Many patients that are not "sun worshipers" or have not had sun burns still contract melanoma.
Format:Paperback
This book was an indispensible resource during one of the most trying times of my life. It helped me to appreciate the seriousness of this disease and increased my understanding of my pathology report and treatment options. Thank-you Ms. Poole and Dr. Guerry.
Format:Paperback
This has to be that best melanoma book I have read yet. The information is given clearly, and without being overly technical. I would strongly recommend this book to patients, families, caregivers, or anyone dealing with melanoma in ther life.
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