How to Speak Cancer

Cancer Demystified: What Every Patient, Caregiver, and Medical Communicator Should Know

von Kunze

268 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Cancer brings a language of its own. Medical terms, abbreviations, diagnoses, and treatment options can feel overwhelming at a time when clear information matters most.How to Speak Cancer is a compassionate cancer book for patients, caregivers, families, healthcare professionals, and medical communicators. It explains cancer terminology, treatments, and clinical trials in accessible language without removing important medical information.Drawing on more than 20 years of healthcare experience, nurse turned medical communicator Kathrin Kunze helps readers understand the words they may encounter during diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and clinical research.Using memorable garden metaphors, the book makes complex medical concepts easier to picture. These metaphors do not replace the science-they create a bridge to it.Inside, readers will find:Clear explanations of common cancer terms and treatmentsMedical jargon explained in accessible, patient-centered languageGarden metaphors that make complex concepts easier to understandA cancer glossary and term collection for quick referenceFour patient and caregiver storiesExplanations of clinical trial terminology, abbreviations, ethics, and common misunderstandingsHelpful links and resources for patients and familiesHand-drawn illustrations by Leah KunzeChapter summaries for readers who need the key information quicklyReflections for healthcare professionals on communicating with cancer patients more clearlyNotes for Medical Communicators after each chapterThe paperback is designed to remain close at hand as a cancer patient guide, personal dictionary, and practical reference book. Readers can highlight important passages, revisit unfamiliar terms, record questions, and use the book to prepare for conversations with their healthcare team.How to Speak Cancer is written for patients who want to understand cancer without feeling overwhelmed, people who have recently received a cancer diagnosis, caregivers and families seeking informed support, and professionals committed to clearer patient communication.The book does not recommend an individual treatment or replace personal medical advice. It provides a clearer foundation for asking questions, understanding medical language, and participating in informed conversations.This revised second edition is published by KML Publishing and continues the mission at the heart of the book: to make medical language accessible for ALL.

• Themen: Ratgeber Familie und Gesundheit Ratgeber zu persönlichen, sozialen und gesundheitlichen Themen Ratgeber zu Krankheit und Gesundheitsproblemen Ratgeber zu Krebs
• ISBN: 9789199218311
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 31.08.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: KML Publishing