From Library Journal
Johnston, the daughter of a non-Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor and the wife of a Hodgkin's patient, presents a voluminous look at coping with the medical, financial, social, and research aspects of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Currently, nothing available in the popular medical literature is exclusively devoted to this topic. Johnston presents clear, up-to-date, and accurate medical information reviewed by specialists in the field. Particularly noteworthy for factual content and readability are the chapters on the non-Hodgkins lymphomas, tests and procedures, the late effects of treatment, relapse, and transplantation. The way patient experiences are braided into the clinical information is especially nice. Unfortunately, the text is undermined by several flaws. First, Johnston's information on drug and medical web sites needs to be more carefully researched; she lists sites such as Clinical Pharmacology Online (CPO) without indicating whether they are free or, like CPO, fee-based and whether consumers or clinical professionals are the intended audience. It is also obvious that Johnston has no expertise in the Medline search process as the strategies she offers would result in literally thousands of citations. It is hoped that for a new edition the author will consult with a medical librarian experienced in this kind of information gathering. Once these flaws are corrected, this book will make a valuable contribution to consumer health collections. (Index not seen.)AGail Hendler, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr., New York
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
The sixth most common cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (NHL) affect 300,000 people in the U.S., with 60,000 new patients diagnosed yearly. Treatment has been difficult, and prognosis for low-grade lymphoma especially has been dim. Research in NHL, however, is robust and promising. In this fast-moving treatment environment, all but super-specialist MDs find it hard to keep abreast of changes that affect the treatments and lives of NHL patients. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas: Making Sense of Diagnosis, Treatment & Options helps those living with this disease to participate in wise treatment decisions. The book discusses in depth:
- Current treatment options Clinical trials and promising future treatments How NHL is different from other cancers Coping with tests, symptoms, and treatment side effects Managing stress Communicating with medical personnel Handling insurance and finances
