Cancer Books Resources

Amercian Cancer Society: Informed Decisions
The American Cancer Society proffers this book to help you respond as a rational, informed person. It explains the language of cancer and basic screening, diagnostics, and tests for cancer. Some of the best sections are on coping with the various aspects of living that cancer affects. Appendixes list specialized hospitals and institutions and sources of further information and explain how to obtain cancer information online.

American Cancer Society's Guide to Complementary and Alternative Cancer Methods
Written by the American Cancer Society to help the public understand what works, what's dangerous, and how best to evaluate the hundreds of claims that can be found on the internet and in the popular press. Each entry is researched and based on scientific evidence. Possible problems or complications are identified and clearly highlighted for easy reference.

Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer
This invaluable guide covers every aspect of prostate cancer, from potential causes-including diet-to tests for diagnosis, curative treatment, and innovative means of controlling advanced stages of cancer. It also addresses the sensitive issues of impotence and incontinence after surgery, tells men what to look for in a surgeon, and features a section on alternative medicine.

Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book (3rd Edition)
Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book has been considered the bible of breast-care books since it appeared in 1990. Love completely updated the book, including new biopsy and screening methods, implants, the pros and cons of hormone therapy, new discoveries in breast-cancer treatment, and many other topics. Love presents copious medical information in a simple, welcoming style, and plentiful illustrations make the information even clearer.