A Guide to Survivorship for Women Who Have Ovarian Cancer

by Robert E. Bristow (Editor), Terri L. Cornelison (Editor), F. J. Montz (Editor)

Overview

The comprehensive guide for women who are living with ovarian cancer.

This updated and expanded second edition offers a wealth of information to ease the physical and emotional suffering of women who have ovarian cancer. The expert authors include highly respected and experienced oncologists, gynecologic oncology nurse specialists, researchers, and ovarian cancer survivors. Throughout the book they emphasize the concepts of survivorship, or living life well in the face of daunting uncertainties, and self-determination: the right of each patient to be informed, involved, and in control of her care.

Detailed information on diagnosis and treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, pain management, and integrative medicine, constitutes a key feature of the book. Also covered in depth are image recovery, nutrition, pain control, and genetic testing. Women who have ovarian cancer share advice on coping with the life-changing disease and its treatments.

Offering candor, compassion, and hope, this remarkable book explains how to add quality to your life and take care of medical and social needs while living with ovarian cancer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781421417530
Publisher:	Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication date:	10/30/2015
Series:	A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book
Edition description:	second edition
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.10(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Dr. Robert E. Bristow is an associate professor of gynecology and obstetrics and oncology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Medical Institutions.

Terri L. Cornelison, MD, PhD, FACOG, is the associate director for clinical research in the Office of Research on Women’s Health at the National Institutes of Health and an assistant professor of gynecology and obstetrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

F. J. Montz, MD, KM, FACOG, FACS, was a professor of gynecology and obstetrics, surgery, and oncology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Medical Institutions.

Table of Contents

Foreword, by Kathleen Ryan, MD
Introduction
1. What Is Ovarian Cancer?
2. Surgery for Ovarian Cancer
3. Chemotherapy
4. The Side Effects of Chemotherapy
5. Radiation Therapy
6. Nutrition
7. Controlling Pain and Suffering
8. Adding Quality to Life
9. Integrative Medicine for Ovarian Cancer
10. Image Recovery
11. Taking Care of Social Needs
12. Genetic Testing
13. Therapy Completion and Surveillance
14. Managing Recurrent Disease
15. Decisions at the End of Life
16. Death and the Process of Dealing with Loss
17. Survivorship
Resources
Notes
List of Contributors
Index

Editorial Reviews

The latest developments in diagnosis and treatment are discussed—but even more so, is the quality of living itself: it's this which sets A Guide to Survivorship for Women with Ovarian Cancer apart.

Bookwatch

Because the authors all have years of clinical experience, they seem to understand what women worry about and care about, and they address these issues throughout the book.

Canadian Women's Health Network

This guide excels at providing detailed medical information and practical tips on ways to reduce the side effects of treatment.

MAMM

Reviewer: Melissa Mason, BSN, RN, CPN, CPHON (University of New Mexico Hospital)
Description: Designed to assist the woman undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer, this book outlines the diagnosis of ovarian cancer and the possible courses of treatment, while providing tips to reduce side effects, control pain, and improve quality of life. This second edition addresses new treatment options.
Purpose: The purpose is to answer the many questions that arise throughout the course of treatment, as well as prepare patients for the possible complications of treatment and help them to recognize and minimize side effects.
Audience: Women undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer are the intended audience.
Features: The book is designed to follow a woman throughout her treatment, beginning with a detailed definition of the disease process, treatment options, side effects, and how to increase quality of life, while also touching on disease recurrence and prognosis factors. This book could benefit from the use of pictures and diagrams.
Assessment: Written by experts in the field of ovarian cancer, the book addresses not only medical diagnosis and treatment, but also the treatment of self and how to maintain social and emotional needs. Many books in this area address only the medical aspects or the emotional aspects. It is nice to see a book combine the two and address care for the whole person.

Doody's Review Service

It is clearly written, and will be a valuable tool for health care providers, patients, and anyone with an interest in the topic; it is suitable for all libraries and highly recommended for consumer health collections.
—American Reference Books Annual

This important book should be included in all consumer health collections, as well as purchased by women affected by the disease.
—Library Journal

This guide excels at providing detailed medical information and practical tips on ways to reduce the side effects of treatment.
—MAMM

Because the authors all have years of clinical experience, they seem to understand what women worry about and care about, and they address these issues throughout the book.
—Canadian Women's Health Network

The latest developments in diagnosis and treatment are discussed—but even more so, is the quality of living itself: it's this which sets A Guide to Survivorship for Women with Ovarian Cancer apart.
—Bookwatch

From the Publisher

It is clearly written, and will be a valuable tool for health care providers, patients, and anyone with an interest in the topic; it is suitable for all libraries and highly recommended for consumer health collections.

American Reference Books Annual