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21st Century Understanding Cancer Toolkit: Radiation Therapy and Treatment, Side Effect Management, External, Internal, IMRT, Brachytherapy - Information for Patients, Families, Caregivers    by Progressive Management
Price: $7.99 USD. 75290 words. Published on February 3, 2011. .

Authoritative information, tips, and practical advice from the nation's cancer experts about radiation treatment, providing coverage of all aspects of this vital form of cancer therapy, with emphasis on the practical management of side effects. Starting with the basics, and advancing to detailed patient-oriented information, this comprehensive compilation gives patients the information they need.
The Dangers of Medical Radiation    by Olive Peart
Price: $9.99 USD. 22660 words. Published by DLite Press on April 7, 2011. .

It is one of the ironies of medicine that radiation, as in x-rays, CT scans, radiation therapy and nuclear medicine can cause cancer yet can be used to detect and treat cancer. Perhaps because of this irony, most of us know very little about radiation dangers. Often we simply trust our doctors and caregivers to do what is right. In the majority of cases, this mutual trust system works well.
Recalled Oncology Board Review Questions (clinical) -96% Pass Rate    by Michael Braham
Price: $69.99 USD. 46930 words. Published on April 18, 2011. .

Check the sample pages before you buy, to make sure this is what you require. 100's of Questions with answers. This book is also available in paperback, see website CancerSite.us for testimonials and more information. We have a 96% pass rate.
21st Century Adult Cancer Sourcebook: Hypopharyngeal Cancer - Clinical Data for Patients, Families, and Physicians    by Progressive Management
Price: $9.99 USD. 141120 words. Published on October 11, 2011. .

Starting with the basics, and advancing to detailed patient-oriented and physician-quality information, this comprehensive in-depth compilation gives empowered patients, families, caregivers, nurses, and physicians the knowledge they need to understand the diagnosis and treatment of hypopharyngeal cancer.
Making Lemonade With Ben: The Audacity to Cope    by Katherine Perreth
Price: $7.99 USD. 115230 words. Published on March 8, 2013. .

This tale of triumphant woe chronicles the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical effects on a family after seven-year-old Ben is found in a coma. Despite Ben’s ensuing struggles with disabilities and mental health issues, love wins. Narrated with irrepressible humor by the quirky Mom, the story alternates between tales of trauma and victory, culminating with Ben’s invitation to Washington DC.
Surviving Prostate Cancer: A survivor's mostly funny diary    by Gordon Burgett
Price: $4.99 USD. 27480 words. Published on April 11, 2013. .

Surviving Prostate Cancer: A survivor’s mostly funny diary… is a humorous yet in-depth, no-nonsense account of the near-year the author, Gordon Burgett, spent experiencing successful treatment for prostate cancer. A quick summary of its contents would be “Discovery, The Shots, The TURP, Radiation, Incontinence, No Flow, Another Cut, and Victory.” If you ever wondered what it's like.