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Author John Leifer discusses important info for cancer patients on Healthwatch

Radio host, Dr. David Naimon, (of KBOO-FM/Portland) does an excellent job of asking John Leifer, author of AFTER YOU HEAR IT’S CANCER: A Guide to Navigating the Difficult Journey Ahead (Rowman & Littlefield Hardcover, August 2015), pivotally important questions regarding issues facing recently diagnosed cancer patients and their loved ones.

Among the many topics covered in this 30-minute interview were:

  • AfterYouHearItsCancerHow to evaluate and select a physician
  • How to know whether you are receiving the appropriate treatment for your condition
  • When to obtain a second opinion
  • The importance of understanding the goals of your treatment
  • Differentiating between cure, control, and comfort in cancer treatment
  • Unexplained geographic variations in care, and what they can mean to your treatment
  • Financial issues associated with treatment and how to manage the challenges
  • Identifying if your physician has a financial conflict of interest associated with your treatment…and what this can mean to your care
  • The role of nutrition and exercise during the journey through cancer
  • The role of complementary medicine in cancer treatment
  • How to obtain more information about your disease and its treatment

You can catch the full interview here: KBOO-FM/Healthwatch.

 

Filed Under: Books, Health & Medicine, Reviews & Features Tagged With: After you hear it's cancer, cancer book, cancer patient, David Naimon, health & medicine, Healthwatch, john Leifer, KBOO-FM, Rowman & Littlefield, self-help

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Cancer expert John Leifer discusses 5 essential steps after being diagnosed

AfterYouHearItsCancerWe’ve been working with author John Leifer for several months now, and we’re expecting his book, AFTER YOU HEAR IT’S CANCER: A Guide to Navigating the Difficult Journey Ahead (Rowman & Littlefield Hardcover), to be released any day now. This book helps empower you to navigate the complex healthcare system, make astute decisions at difficult junctures and manage the emotional turbulence along the way.

On his blog, John Leifer discusses the 5 essential things to know if you are diagnosed with cancer — these tips will put your mind at ease and give you direction in your treatment: The Leifer Report.

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Books, Health & Medicine, Reviews & Features Tagged With: After you hear it's cancer, cancer book, cancer diagnosis, cancer guide, cancer journey, cancer treatment options, health & medicine, john Leifer, Lori Lindstrom Leifer MD, Rowman & Littlefield

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