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Cancers of the Mouth & Throat
A Patients Guide to Treatment |
I would call this a patients starter
book on head cancers. It covers the basics such as symptoms,
types, diagnosis, treatment, staging cancer and the emotional
side of the illness. |
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1120 Pages
A reference book for diagnosing,
understanding and seeking treatment for an illness.
It includes discussions on when to
call a doctor, explanation of causes and risks, and "is surgery
necessary"
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Complete Guide to Symptoms,
Illness & Surgery |
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The Chemotherapy & Radiation
Therapy Survival Guide
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Written
by nurses who have seen it all and can offer real advice.
The doctors may be the healers in terms
of science, but it's the nurses who are left to comfort and heal
the person. |
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Not only
inspirational, Lance provides quite a bit of detail on how he
dealt with surgery and chemotherapy. 
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It's Not About the Bike
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Okay, it's time to stop fighting it.
The motorcycle and convertible worked for a little while.
Now it's time to come to grips and deal with aging Constructively |
 
Healthy Aging
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Mind Wide Open |
My son brought this home from college and
it has become one of my favorites. It's an easy read on
how the mind works and develops. Why do some memories
remain vivid while others fade? Why don't your children
become responsible until the age of 22? |
Nonfiction Paperback |
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The Surgery Handbook |
Good book if this is your first
surgery. Covers the basics such as finding a surgeon,
what to ask your surgeon, investigating his or her credentials,
pain management, your medical team, and preparing for surgery. |
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Describes medical tests, how they work, the
procedure, preparation, advantages and disadvantages of the
tests. Eliminate Surprises
Discuss Diagnostic Testing Options With Your Doctor |
 
The Yale University School
of Medicine Patients Guide to Medical Tests
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The Complete Thyroid Book
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Everything you need to know about Thyroid
Disorders, Testing, Treatments and Surgery |
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The thought of surgery, illness or cancer
weighs heavy on a persons soul.
This book contains 101 uplifting stories
to warm your heart and soothe your soul. |
 
Chicken Soup for the Soul |
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Overcome fear,
realize peace and confidence before and after surgery.
This is a general self help book for calming your nerves.
It's best when accompanied by the audio tape. |
 
Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster |
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Conversation with Neil's Brain
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More technical than Mind Wide Open, but
still an easy read. Travel along with the surgeon through
Neil's Brain and learn how it functions. |
Fiction Paperback |
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