A compassionate guide to the cancer journey, from screening and prevention to diagnosis and recovery. A cancer diagnosis can change our lives and the lives of our loved ones in an instant. It leaves us seeking answers to myriad questions and searching for hope. In The Cancer Journey, Dr. Chadi Nabhan demystifies this complex disease and offers a compassionate guide to understanding your diagnosis and treatment options. With decades of experience treating oncology patients, Dr. Nabhan answers your essential questions about cancer, including how it develops, how it is diagnosed, how it is treated, and how to prevent it from returning. He provides suggestions for how readers can prepare for their first visit to a cancer specialist, what questions to ask the health care team, and insider tips for getting second opinions and clinical trials. This comprehensive guide covers screening, survivorship, the art of communication, complementary and integrative medicines, and the future of cancer care. For those who may be at risk or are newly diagnosed, for family members and friends seeking guidance to help their loved ones, and for non-specialist providers seeking to educate their patients, The Cancer Journey is your one-stop-shop for all the information you need.
Chadi Nabhan, MD, MBA, FACP, is a board-certified hematologist and a medical oncologist who practiced hematology and oncology for years. He has authored or co-authored over 300 peer-reviewed manuscripts and abstracts. He is the author of Toxic Exposure: The True Story behind the Monsanto Trials and the Search for Justice and is the creator and host of the weekly Healthcare Unfiltered podcast.
Preface Introduction 1. What Is Cancer and What Causes It? 2. Screening for Cancer 3. Symptoms and Signs of Cancer 4. Making a Diagnosis 5. The First Oncology Visit 6. Cancer Staging 7. Second Opinions 8. Clinical Trials 9. Treating the Cancer: Surgery 10. Treating the Cancer: Chemotherapy 11. Treating the Cancer: Radiation Therapy 12. Treating the Cancer: Hormonal Therapy 13. Treating the Cancer: Targeted Therapy 14. Treating the Cancer: Immunotherapy 15. Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy 16. Complementary and Alternative Therapy 17. Managing Side Effects, Palliative, and Hospice Care 18. Monitoring for Recurrence 19. Caring for the Caregiver 20. Communication 21. Survivorship and the Emotional Journey of Cancer 22. The Future of Cancer Care Acknowledgments Sources Index
A compassionate guide to the cancer journey, from screening and prevention to diagnosis and recovery.
