Krebskompass

When a person receives a cancer diagnosis, they are deeply unsettled and shaken. In these highly stressful situations, many important and overwhelming decisions often need to be made under time pressure. How can one focus on informative discussions and study lengthy forms in such a difficult moment? Dr. Jürgen Brust, a specialist in cancer diseases and palliative medicine, offers many tips and information in this book that can be helpful for cancer patients to maintain calm and withstand the intimidating medical system. Written in a narrative style and enriched with examples from his many years of professional practice, he provides comprehensive information on what patients and their families should know about diagnosis, therapy, nutrition, living with the illness, and social law issues. The possibilities of palliative medicine and the topic of death are also addressed. This way, patients gain confidence in dealing with the illness and become empowered to take action.