Having worked in the oncology area and had relatives stricken with cancer, I can not think of a more useful tool for someone who needs to fight cancer. This is a very dynamic area of medicine where treatment protocols are made then remade. How do you know if your doctor is up to speed? This book tells you where the leading instutions are and how to access the latest treatments. If nothing else, this book allows you to feel like you are part of the fight.

This has been a very helpful book in my research since my cancer diagnosis. It has also been helpful to answer questions for several friends who have had diagnoses in the last year. It is a good overview for a variety of cancers.

I was first introduced to CHOICES 17 years ago when my sister-in-law was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Using the book as a reference work, we were able to understand the disease she was dealing with, the tests and treatments that she was going through. It bridged the 2000 mile gap that existed between the family. I passed the earlier edition on to other friends who unfortunately had to deal with cancer. It became my bible when my husband was diagnosed as well. During the 4 years that he fought the battle, it continued to be our constant companion. When my husband's illness was declared "terminal" CHOICES remained pertinent with questions about final "choices" The authors address issues in clear layman's language. It also allows the patient to ask more informed questions and feel a better sense of control in the treatment of his or her illness. This book won't make the New York Times Best Sellers list but, it is a wonderful book to have when you need it.

I am a Cancer Information Specialist for the Cancer Information Service of the National Cancer Institute. We are the well-known 800 4 CANCER hotline number. We use this book every day on the phones with patients and family members. Because I use it so much I have probably read it (in bits and pieces) twenty times. It is fabulous and very readable. It has an easy-to-read question and answer format. It answers question like "Will the biopsy spread my cancer?" and "Where can I get proton beam therapy?" and seemingly every other question a prostate cancer patient might have. If you have prostate cancer then BUY THIS BOOK and read it entirely before making any treatment decisions. This very inexesive book is
one of the best investments you will every make.
Please note that I have no connection to this book or the authors or the publishing company and am making this review without anyone having asked me to and of course without any kind of compensation at all. I just love this incredibly useful book. Also note that this is a my personal review and is not meant to reflect in any way the opinions of the Cancer Information Service or the National Cancer Institute.

the book was very touching.it made feel as if iwas far away from God, and it made me realize how far my relationship with God really was, and i'm just glad that Malcolm Potts and Roger Short brought me back to reality...

This book is a MUST for anyone who considers themselves an unbiassed thinker. If only there were a text like this when I was in college. It will appeal to anyone interested in anthropology, sociology and/or zoology. You don't have to agree with the arguments of the authors as they are the flavour enhancers of the proverbial "food for thought". The beauty of this book is it's personal affect of invading your waking and sleeping hours with questions. Wonderfully stimulating, the best thing I have read in AGES. What a legacy.

This book was written by my uncle who has always been an inspiration in my life. This book is just another extension of his Greatness! Malcolm Potts takes his work very seriously. I know that this book will and has already made changes in my life as far as human sexuality goes. It will make me take my sexual desires and actions to a new and much safer level.