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Gemaine Owen, MD is a family physician living in the U.S. Virgin Islands. She was inspired to write this book from her personal experience with cancer. Later, when her frustrations about how little her patients understood about their disease or treatment she was compelled to put pen to paper!
Reviewed by Doreen Chombu for Readers' Favorite
Doc, What Would You Do in My Shoes? by Gemaine Owen, MD, is a guidebook to help cancer patients and their caregivers. It includes valuable information to help them ask the right questions of their physicians to make well-informed decisions. The author discusses preventive measures that can be taken to avoid the disease, as well as early interception actions. She encourages patients to maintain a positive mindset and not to consider death as the only option. Instead, she suggests that patients participate in activities that make them happy and focus on having a spiritual, family, or community-centered life. Additionally, the book highlights the benefits of attending therapy, having an emotional support animal, and having a trustworthy person to help make sound decisions. The book covers everything from financial advice to lab results and the aftermath of treatment.
Doc, What Would You Do in My Shoes? is a well-needed resource for those who are dealing with a cancer diagnosis. I found this book to be particularly helpful because it provides information that one might not even think of. Gemaine Owen, MD, writes from her own personal experience and shares insights into her patients' journeys. Receiving advice from a cancer survivor who is also a physician can be incredibly reassuring and invaluable in navigating the overwhelming emotions that come with receiving a cancer diagnosis. The book is well-written and easy to understand, with clear lists and explanations in layman's terms. The author pays attention to little details that might be overlooked, such as checking the expiration date of medication, interpreting lab results, and sharing medical history with family members. These details make the book authentic and informative for anyone looking for guidance. Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone facing a cancer diagnosis because it is a helpful resource for you. Great work!
