The Myeloma Survival Guide: Essential Advice for Patients and Their Loved Ones
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (949 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 193630368X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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Great information in an easy to read format Shellie M. Bought 4 books on Myeloma when Mom was diagnosed. This was the one that her and I liked the best because of the quality of information and the authors sense of humor.Don't forget to order the free booklets from the International Myeloma Federation.. "Four Stars" according to Kindle Customer Retired Prof. Easy to understand short book.. Highly recommend Brenda I highly recommend this book to all Myeloma patients and their families. Myeloma is a disease you have probably never heard of before and you need a plan if you are going to fight it successfully. Think of this book as a road map to follow for you to get the best possible outcome. It is extremely useful for all Myeloma patients but if you are lucky enough to get this book when you are newly diagnosed it will save you an unbelievable amount of time. Besides the latest up-to
They live in Los Angeles. He worked as an internist and endocrinologist in Los Angeles until his death in March 2011.Dave Visel, is co-founder of the TBA Foundation and author of Living with Cancer: A Practical Guide. He is a retired advertising copywriter and marketing executive, and is a caregiver to his wife, Karen, who has lymphoma. He co-founded the TBA (Their Best Advice) Foundation with Dave Visel
There simply is no greater gift than this." - Kenneth C. Praise for The Myeloma Survival Guide "Dr. Since knowledge is power, this book will provide essential tools to allow patients and caregivers weather the "myeloma storm" more prepared. Together with Dave Visel, they have developed a literal GPS system, an invaluable guide to patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. A myeloma diagnosis is overwhelming. In this era of great excitement in myeloma where novel therapies are changing the treatment paradigm and improving patient outcome, this book assures awareness and access to patients and caregivers of these advances, so that patients can enjoy longer and higher quality lives with their loved ones
Jim Tamkin, MD, who lived with myeloma for 11 years, and Dave Visel share the insights they've gained as a doctor, patient, and caregiver, including:Everything you need to know about drugs and treatments, including stem cell transplants How to deal with the pain and side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery Insurance and tax benefits to save money and get you the care you deserve Take-charge tools you can use today to feel better tomorrow ". The definitive guide to living a longer, fuller life with myelomaThe Myeloma Survival Guide makes sense of the difficult questions myeloma patients face, dealing with every aspect of life after diagnosis, from creating a wellness team to navigating treatment options to building a financial safety net