Part II. The Wants, Wishes, and Wills of Your Personal Situation

Because our health is central to our well-being, we want to talk about it. We have questions to ask:

  • “Is this disease from something I’ve done?”

  • “Is this disease like the terrible illness my friend had?”

  • “Is this a sign of something else?”

We want to know what will work for us especially because what works for us won’t necessarily work for you. It’s what makes each of us and our personal situations unique.

In Section II, we help you communicate with your doctors. We outline the information you can give to your doctors to help them provide the best possible care. Your physician should talk to you about counseling standards and recommend screening tests. Then there are the drugs you can ...

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