The elephant in the room: stories about cancer patients and their doctors
Waxman, Jonathan
The Elephant in the Room is a collection of short stories that creatively communicate the cancer patient’s journey. The stories, based on real-life accounts, are built around the idiosyncratic relationships between patients and theirdoctors. Using humor, empathy and wisdom, Jonathan Waxman explores the very human side of cancer as well as providing expert commentary on the clinical aspects of diagnosis and therapy of this disease. These stories comfort and entertain, inform and engage, and are a treat to read for anyone whose life has been affected by cancer. The author is both an expert in oncology and a gifted storyteller, making for a unique combination of sound clinical information and an informal, enjoyable style. Includes a range of cancer cases. Stories are taken from real-life accounts. INDICE: Rick's Big Adventure. All My Trials. Snake Oil and Chips. Smoker'sCough. Conference with Counsel. Coming Through. Here's Harry. Why Me?. How DoThey Know What I've Got?. Doctors and Cancer: Firewall.
- ISBN: 978-0-85729-894-2
- Editorial: Springer London
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 267
- Fecha Publicación: 31/10/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés