The Street-Wise Patients' Guide to Surviving Cancer

How to Be an Active, Organised, Informed, and Welcomed Patient

By (author) Medical Director Cancer Partners UK and Visiting Professor of Cancer Medicine Karol Sikora

Hardback - £40.00

Publication date:

09 June 2016

Length of book:

160 pages

Publisher

Edward Everett Root

Dimensions:

211x148mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781911204107

The author is an internationally-famous cancer doctor. Former Chief, World Health Organisation. Cancer Programme. "This book is about what the NHS doesn't tell you but what as a cancer patient you need to know. It is also a fascinating autobiography and medical history by one of the most famous cancer specialists in the country." - Professor Angus Dalgleish, St. George's Hospital, London. "At last a reliable source of impartial advice which will empower patients to take control of their cancer treatment. The more patients understand the more they can take back control, get the best treatment for their cancer and move positively on. This book is just what we need. "All patients should read it, understand their cancer and what they can do to help themselves." - Professor Pat Price, Christie Hospital, Manchester. How to survive, and live with, cancer.  Short, sharp practical guide.  Shows patients how to can take control of their care.  How to get the system to work for you.  Gives 100 advisory websites, with expert notes.  Absolutely up-to-date.