Although a mystery to most people, radiation therapy in its many forms is the best treatment for destroying cancerous cells.THE BEST NEWS ABOUT RADIATION THERAPY: Everything You Need to Know About Your Treatment (ISBN: 1-59077051-X; Publication Date: October 29, 2004; 185 pages; $14.95) by Dr. Carol Kornmehl is a groundbreaking book which will guide readers through what can be an intimidating process, by explaining each step, as well as what they can expect both physically and emotionally from the treatment.
Nearly half of all cancer patients require radiation therapy. Not only do they have questions about their condition, but in addition, the process of radiation is the least understood area of medicine and makes patients feel the most vulnerable. Dr. Carol Kornmehl guides patients through this intimidating process, explaining each step of the therapy and the results they can expect from their treatment. Focusing on both the technical and the emotional aspects of radiotherapy, she debunks the common myths while reassuring readers about this essential but often misunderstood field of medicine.
About the Author
Carol Kornmehl, M.D., F.A.C.R.O. is a board certified radiation oncologist and a clinical assistant professor of radiation oncology at Hahnemann University Hospital. She lives in Morganville, New Jersey.
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