The American Cancer Society Has a New Book: The American Cancer Society's Guide to Complementary and Alternative Cancer Methods

American Cancer Society
Tuesday, 15 August 2000

The American Cancer Society's Guide to Complementary and Alternative Cancer Methods, is a timely new book available in bookstores nationwide on August 21, 2000.

Each year, Americans spend more than $34 billion on complementary and alternative treatment methods, and hundreds of these methods are marketed specifically to people with cancer. The American Cancer Society's Guide to Complementary and Alternative Cancer Methods (hardcover) (paperback) is designed to help consumers, patients, and their families better understand this rapidly expanding industry and recognize the issues that accompany these methods. With this book, readers will learn what works, what doesn't, and what's dangerous, as well as how best to evaluate popular claims.

Key Features

- Hundreds of entries covering a broad range, such as herbs, vitamins, minerals, diet, manual healing and alternative treatment methods, are presented in clear, understandable language.

- Thorough scientific review of each method by experts in the field.

- Current trends, safety and regulatory issues, insurance coverage, and American Cancer Society guidelines for using complementary and alternative methods.

- Encyclopedic-type format to facilitate readability and quick referencing.

- Comprehensive resource guide.

Specifications

©2000 / 464 pages / 8 % 10 / Paperback and Hardcover
Trade Paperback Hardcover
ISBN: 0-944235-24-7 ISBN: 0-944235-29-8
List Price: $24.95 List Price: $32.95

For more information, or to contact American Cancer Society, see their website at: www.cancer.org

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