The professional reviews are first, others following.
Reviews by Medical Professionals
From the Foreword by E. Mark Haacke PhD:
“This book is an overview of the history of the role of veins in multiple sclerosis, the current status of research related to CCSVI, the politics that have ensconced it during the last year, patient testimonials, and current directions in imaging and treatment. It will be a valuable resource for medical professionals and patients seeking information to understand the new paradigm.”
From F. Alfons Schelling MD, Author of "Multiple Sclerosis: the Image and Its Message":
"Congratulations! This book gives an exceptionally well-informed, critically balanced update on the state of the art in CCSVI-research. Whether medical expert or MS patient, I can't imagine anyone being interested in MS and CCSVI who would not greatly benefit from it. Struggling to discover what MS, be it vein-conditioned or not, ultimately is, here I learned how a soberly thinking CCSVI patient thinks and feels - and what ought to be done about it. I would be delighted if I could buy a personally signed copy of your book. ...."
From David Hubbard MD and Arlene Hubbard of the Hubbard Foundation
"This is the first book on CCSVI and is a must read for people with MS, their friends, family and physicians. We, at the Hubbard Foundation, make this book available at our office for all to read.
People with Multiple Sclerosis deserve the latest information on their disease and Marie has provided a well written, clear and concise explanation of of the autoimmune theory, the reinvigorated vascular theory and recommendations for testing and treatment."
Reviews by Non-Medical Readers:
"This book is good on so many levels. It is a very thorough picture. If you think you know everything already, you might be surprised. This book is just stuffed with information, but don't worry, if you can't quite digest it all, there are plain language summaries at the end of each chapter. If you are new and want to learn more, I don't think there is a better place. I have two copies, one for my own reference and one I share so others can really see how information packed this is. Thank you so much Marie, for all you put into this!" B Carrigan
"This well written book helps doctors and patients understand the important connection of venous insufficiency and Multiple Sclerosis. An indispensable resource for anyone living with MS." R Zeller
"I pre-ordered this book and waited with anticipation for it's arrival. The book does not disappoint!!! Marie Rhodes is a nurse and an MS patient who knows first hand what MS can do to a person physically and emotionally. She shares her experience and the experience of other MS patients that underwent the CCSVI procedure and explains the research in layman's terms. Also, I just purchased the book for my Kindle too, that way I always have it with me and I can share my actual book with others who need insight into MS and the CCSVI procedure. Thanks Marie!!" C. Murrah
"This Book was the reason my Dr. got on board with CCSVI. I lent him my copy, he started researching and contacting Dr.s that where referenced. I had CCSVI done yesterday! THANKS Marie!!!!" T.Campbell
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From Joan Beal of CCSVI Alliance "Marie Rhodes has written an important and invaluable book for doctors and laypeople alike. She presents the most recent research of the venous correlation to Multiple Sclerosis alongside the well-documented vascular history of the disease ---and reveals to her reader that what was once old is now new.
This book is chock full of research and documentation--presented in an approachable and understandable way. Medicalese is translated into plain English. Marie has a wonderful bed-side manner and an engaging voice. Personal stories and the history of an advocacy movement in MS research provide an exciting read. It was through our online discussions on ThisIsMs.com that I first met Marie Rhodes. She quickly became my friend and collaborator, as we examined the research of Dr. Paolo Zamboni online.
It was through her explanations and simple language that I learned how important cerebral perfusion and blood flow were for the human brain. How slowed perfusion, hypoxia, iron deposition and venous congestion harmed other organs in the body. How the immune system was activated in venous diseases. And this discovery ultimately allowed me to help my husband and many other people with Multiple Sclerosis. It is through our work with CCSVI Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing knowledge of venous disease and MS, that our once private online discussions now resonate for others.
I am proud to say I knew Marie "when." Proud to support her in all of her ongoing endeavors, and pleased to recommend this book to those who seek to understand Multiple Sclerosis. MS is the disease of many scars---it physically scars the brain and spine, but it also irreparably scars the young lives and families it strikes.
Multiple Sclerosis is now called an inflammatory disease of unknown etiology. It is my firm belief that Marie's book and the ongoing collaborative research of medical professionals around the world will soon bring us to a new level of understanding." Joan Beal, wife of Jeff Beal Director, CCSVI Alliance
"There is an absolute paradigm shift happening in the medical world in regards to understanding MS causes and treatments, and this book gives an excellent historical background of why the MS theories that are most prevalent became the accepted ideas. Within this context, the author then thoroughly describes the most recent challenges to those ideas, the exciting new treatments that are being tested around the world, and what patients can look for and expect for their own MS treatment in the future. Kudos to Marie Rhodes for making the book technical enough for medical professionals and accessible enough for patients!" Terry 281
From Sharon Richardson, President, CCSVI Alliance "Marie Rhodes is someone who has lived her adult life managing her MS as an autoimmune disease with little to no success. She questioned the autoimmune theory as it had never been proven. Along came Dr. Zamboni's hypothesis of CCSVI and its relationship to multiple sclerosis and Ms. Rhodes became intrigued by his research. Her book presents a timeline as she looks back to the early discoveries of vascular disease and MS and then moves to the current research on CCSVI. Her clear understanding of the etiology of MS and of CCSVI presents a new challenge for the medical and the patient community to look beyond the autoimmune theory.
10% of Author proceeds goes to CCSVI Alliance, a 501(3)c charity that raises money for research into CCSVI as the cause of MS.
The digital version of the book (ie Kindle) is less expensive but CCSVI Alliance gets a larger donation because of the way the royalties are set up, so feel free to get the less expensive version if you like!
