In this unique guide, Dr. Matthew D. Galsky explains the basics of "what cancer is" in understandable terms so that newly diagnosed cancer patients, their family, and their friends can make educated decisions about their cancer treatment options. Everything You Need to Know About Cancer explains what cancer is, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated.
Key topics include:
- The most important questions to ask your doctor
- Sources of support
- How to treat side effects
- Information on clinical trials and the importance of clinical trial results
- Pathology reports
- Cancer "staging"
