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The Scleroderma Book: A Guide for Patients and Families
enlarge	Author: Maureen D. Mayes M.D. Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Category: Book List Price: ~~$29.99~~ Buy New: $5.51 as of 11/21/2009 06:41 PST details You Save: $24.48 (82%) New (26) Used (18) from $5.51 Seller: horizonbb Media: Hardcover Edition: 2 Pages: 224 Number Of Items: 1 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7 Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.8 x 0.8 ISBN: 0195169409 Dewey Decimal Number: 616.544 EAN: 9780195169409 ASIN: 0195169409 Publication Date: May 1, 2005 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Product Description The Scleroderma Book has long been considered the leading source of information for patients suffering with this disease. Now comes the Second Edition of this highly respected volume, extensively revised by Maureen Mayes, M.D., the leading authority in this field. Writing specifically for patients and their families, Dr. Mayes draws on her extensive experience treating scleroderma to provide up-to-date, practical information that will help patients manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Dr. Mayes begins with an easily accessible description of the basic facts, distinguishing between the many manifestations of the disease, ranging from localized scleroderma (small patches of hardened skin, most common in children, which tend to clear up over time) to systemic scleroderma, which can attack the lungs, the kidneys, and the blood vessels, and can be life threatening. Equally important, she offers sympathetic and reassuring advice on matters that often concern patients, such as the best course of action for those who want children, what to do if the disease affects your sex life, and what you can do to help your doctor treat your illness more effectively. The book concludes with a good humored, frank discussion about how to cope, day in and day out, with an uncertain future--how to be a "person living with" scleroderma, not a "victim suffering from" it. The new edition has updated chapters on the genetics of scleroderma and on new treatments for complications of this disease. Touching on virtually every aspect of this disorder, The Scleroderma Book provides a reliable source of information and reassurance for patients of any age and no matter how severe their form of the disease. Endorsed by the leading national advocate group, The Scleroderma Foundation

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 14 1 2 3 Next » The Scleroderma Book June 11, 2009 Jacqueline Corley (Hemet, California) I've recently been diagnosed with Limited Systemic Scleroderma. This book opened my eyes to what the future might be for me. It answered a lot of questions I had. Just made me feel as though I have some control over this disease. WONDERFUL!!! For me Knowledge concerning my health is extremely important. Best Scleroderma Book Ever December 2, 2008 Lydia (Houston, TX) This will teach and inform you, in layman's terms, everything you need to know about Scleroderma. I've read everything I could get my hands on about this horrible disease and this book is the best ever. Thank You, Dr. Mayes. The Scleroderma Book June 4, 2008 M. Novak (Thousand Oaks, CA) The book was recommended to me and turned out to be as good as promised. An excellent resource for a basic, easy-to-understand-by-a-lay-person description of scleroderma, including its symptoms, variations, possible treatments, what to expect. My daughter was recently diagnosed with the disease and our family is gathering as much as information as possible to know what it is and how deal with it. Disease Specific Information Easily understood by Patients October 24, 2002 Sherry Messick (Cheltenham, MD United States) 2 out of 3 found this review helpful Some books about scleroderma are clearly written with the medical community in mind and are way to technical for the average person. This book is directed to the average person and wrote in a way that can be easily understood by those who do not have medical experience. I highly recommend this book to every person with scleroderma and to ever person that is interested in learning the facts about this disease. Get your copy today! comprehensive and clearly written October 21, 2001 1 out of 1 found this review helpful As a nurse practitioner, I felt that the info in this book was very comprehensive... I also felt that the language was well written in commonly-used descriptive terms, so that any lay person could also understand the content. Very helpful info and practical advice. Showing reviews 1-5 of 14 1 2 3 Next »

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