Conquer Chiari: A Patient's Guide To The Chiari Malformation by Rick Labuda

Inside A Patient’s Guide
Facing Chiari can be an overwhelming experience. Most people have never heard of Chiari, so when they or a loved one are diagnosed, they are thrown into a confusing world of tests and medical jargon without knowing what to do or expect. In the midst of this whirlwind, patients are faced with having to make important decisions with profound consequences. Based on hundreds of published medical studies combined with the author’s personal experience, A Patient’s Guide takes readers through the different stages of dealing with Chiari, and provides the information and tools necessary for people to take charge of their health care and make informed, intelligent decisions. Inside, you will find:

• What Chiari is, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated; all explained in an easy to understand fashion, using plain English.
• An overview, including detailed graphics, of the most important anatomical and medical terms patients must learn.
• The factors that go into deciding whether surgery is necessary.
• The latest research on surgical techniques and outcomes.
• The latest theories on chronic pain and how to face it.
• Practical tips on how to deal with the medical community and navigate the Chiari experience.
• The 3 Keys To Understanding Chiari and The 10 Steps To Conquering It.

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"To conquer Chiari, the patient must be properly armed and this book represents the heavy artillery. Both comprehensive and well written using common language, this book is the ultimate weapon for all Chiari patients." -- Ray D’Alonzo, PhD, author of Contents Under Pressure: One Man’s Triumph Over Chiari Syndrome

About The Author: Rick Labuda is the Founder and Executive Director of Conquer Chiari. As a Chiari patient himself, he knows firsthand the pain and frustration of dealing with this disease. As the Editor of Chiari & Syringomyelia News he has personally authored over 150 articles on Chiari and related topics, has communicated with more than 1,000 Chiari patients, and has interviewed many of the top neurosurgeons in the world.

Order A Patient's Guide (320 pages, $19.95)

Note: 100% of the proceeds go to funding Conquer Chiari's education, awareness, and research programs.