A knowledgeable handbook with a patient's perspective for women afflicted with the common, debilitating, painful disease known as endometriosis
An Open Letter to Endometriosis
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: My Story
Chapter 2: Endometriosis Explained
Chapter 3: Surgical Treatment Options
Chapter 4: Non-Surgical Treatment Options
Chapter 5: Alternative Medicine Options
Chapter 6: How to Find the Right Doctor
Chapter 7: Lifestyle Changes
Chapter 8: Related Illnesses
Chapter 9: How Endometriosis Affects Those Around Us
Chapter 10: Awareness
Conclusion
More From the Author
Appendix A: What to Bring to a Doctor’s Appointment
Appendix B: What to Ask Your Doctor
Resources and Relevant Research
About the Author
Samantha Bowick has a Masters in Public Health from Liberty
University. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health
Care Administration at Columbia Southern University. She is devoted
to using her education and experiences to advocate for women who
suffer with endometriosis. She currently lives in Columbia, South
Carolina.
Dr. Ken Sinervo, MD, FRCSC, is known around the world as a
pioneering endometriosis surgeon and is one of the foremost care
providers in his field. After completing medical schooling at the
University of Toronto and his residency at the University of
Calgary, Dr. Sinervo joined the Center for Endometriosis Care in
2001, and has headed the practice since 2011.
"...an integrative guide for anyone who has or cares for someone
with this painful and enigmatic disease. Both a memoir and
educational review, Samantha has given a voice - and hope - to
others by sharing her journey in a brave, straightforward way. The
valuable insight, resources, coping strategies and personal
triumphs found herein will empower others to take charge of their
health, connect to better care and support, and to live well - in
spite of endometriosis."
—Heather C. Guidone, Surgical Program Director, Center for
Endometriosis Care
"Many women living with endometriosis will relate to Samantha’s
experience as described eloquently in her book: having their pain
and symptoms dismissed and misdiagnosed, seeing multiple doctors,
and enduring many failed treatments. However, Samantha’s book also
offers hope for women who are suffering, in its descriptions of all
the current medical and alternative treatments for endometriosis,
and in her own personal story of what has worked for her.
Samantha’s honest descriptions of her experiences with
endometriosis are especially valuable since frank discussions of
endometriosis often involve subjects that are still taboo in our
society. Samantha encourages women to speak up about their disease
and not suffer in silence, to research their options, and to take
charge of their health."
—Philippa Bridge-Cook, Ph.D., Executive Director of The
Endometriosis Network Canada
"Endometriosis affects an estimated 176 million individuals
globally at significant personal and societal costs. Yet despite
its vast prevalence, the disease remains underappreciated.
Diagnostic delays continue, substandard care is constant, and
misinformation surrounding endometriosis abounds. Living with
Endometriosis is a book of validation, hope and encouragement: by
sharing her personal journey, sound advice and disease education,
author Samantha Bowick empowers others to seek out optimal care
through early intervention, accurate diagnosis and proper
treatments, enabling them to live well in spite of
endometriosis."
—Michelle E. Marvel, Founder & Executive Director, Endometriosis
Research Center
 |
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
