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Cancer sourcebook for women : basic consumer health information about gynecological cancers and other cancers of special concern to women, including cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, esophagus, lung, ovaries, thyroid, and uterus : along with facts about benign conditions of the female reproductive system, cancer risk factors, screening and prevention programs, women's issues in cancer treatment and survivorship, research initiatives, a glossary of cancer terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information / Keith Jones, managing editor.
Author:
Omnigraphics, Inc.
Publication Information:
Detroit, Michigan : Omnigraphics, [2016]

©2016
Call Number:
RC280.G5 C34 2016
Abstract:
"Provides basic consumer health information about risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancers of concern to women. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher.
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Edition:
Fifth edition.
ISBN:
9780780813793
Series:
Health reference series

Health reference series (Unnumbered)
Physical Description:
xxi, 901 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Contents:
Part 1: Cancer Overview: -- Introduction to Cancer: -- Cancer: an overview -- Common Cancer myths and misconceptions -- What Women Need to Know About Cancer -- Cancer Types -- Metastatic Cancer -- Cancer Clusters -- Part 2: Cancer Risks And Prevention: -- Risk Factors -- Genetics Of Cancer: -- Cancer and genetics: an overview -- BRCA1 and BRCA2: Cancer risk and Genetic Testing -- Does Cancer Run In Your Family? -- What Women Need To Know About Smoking And Cancer Risk: -- Health effects of cigarette smoking -- Smoking and Cancer -- Questions and answers about women and smoking -- Alcohol And Cancer Risk: -- Alcohol and risk of Cancer -- Women and alcohol use -- Facts About Human Papillomavirus (HPV) And Cancer Risk: -- HPV facts -- HPV prevalence in US women -- Questions and answers about the HPV vaccine -- Cancer Risks Associated With Hormonal Medications: -- Radiation And Cancer Risk: -- Radon and Cancer risk -- Cell phones and Cancer risk -- Magnetic field exposure and Cancer risk -- What are the radiation risks from Computed Tomography (CT)? -- Environment And Cancer Risk -- Helicobacter Pylori And Cancer -- Cancer Prevention: -- Overview on Cancer prevention -- Antioxidants and Cancer prevention -- Vitamin D and Cancer prevention -- Part 3: Breast Cancer: -- Breast Cancer: An Overview: -- General information about Breast Cancer -- Stages of Breast Cancer -- Inflammatory Breast Cancer -- Breast Cancer and pregnancy -- Breast Cancer Prevention And Diagnosis: -- Breast Cancer prevention -- Breast Cancer screening -- Risks of Breast Cancer screening -- Breast Cancer Treatment: -- Treatment options for Breast Cancer -- Surgery choices for women with DCIS or Breast Cancer -- Advanced Breast Cancer treatment through palbociclib -- Breast reconstruction after mastectomy -- Drugs Approved for Breast Cancer -- Part 4: Gynecological Cancer: -- Frequently Asked Questions About Gynecological Cancer -- Cervical Cancer: -- General information about Cervical Cancer -- Stages of Cervical Cancer -- Cervical Cancer prevention -- Cervical Cancer screening -- Risks of Cervical screening -- Treatment options for Cervical Cancer -- Endometrial Cancer: -- General information about Endometrial Cancer -- Stages of Endometrial Cancer -- Endometrial Cancer prevention -- Endometrial Cancer screening -- Risks of Endometrial Cancer screening -- Treatment options for Endometrial Cancer -- Gestational Trophoblastic Disease: -- General information about Gestational Trophoblastic disease -- Stages of Gestational Trophoblastic tumors and neoplasia -- Treatment options for Gestational Trophoblastic disease -- Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, And Primary Peritoneal Cancer: -- General information about Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and primary Peritoneal Cancer -- Stages of Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and primary Peritoneal Cancer -- Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and primary Peritoneal Cancer prevention -- Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and primary Peritoneal Cancer screening -- Risks of Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and primary Peritoneal Cancer screening -- Treatment options for Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and primary Peritoneal Cancer -- Drugs approved for Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or primary Peritoneal Cancer -- Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors: -- General information about Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors -- Stages of Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors -- Treatment options for Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors -- Ovarian Low Malignant potential Tumors: -- General information about Ovarian Low Malignant potential Tumors -- Stages of Ovarian Low Malignant potential Tumors -- Treatment options for Ovarian Low Malignant potential Tumors -- Urethral Cancer: -- General information about Urethral Cancer -- Stages of Urethral Cancer -- Treatment options for Urethral Cancer -- Uterine Sarcoma: -- General information about Uterine Sarcoma -- Stages of Uterine Sarcoma -- Treatment options for Uterine Sarcoma -- Vaginal Cancer: -- General information about Vaginal Cancer -- Stages of Vaginal Cancer -- Treatment options for Vaginal Cancer --Vulvar Cancer: -- General information about Vulvar Cancer -- Stages of Vulvar Cancer -- Treatment options for Vulvar Sarcoma -- Part 5: Other Cancers Of Special Concern To Women: -- Anal Cancer: -- General information about Anal Cell Cancer -- Stages of Anal Cell Cancer -- Treatment options for Anal Cancer -- Bladder Cancer: -- General information about Bladder Cancer -- Stages of Bladder Cancer -- Treatment options for Bladder Cancer -- Colorectal Cancer: -- General information about Colon Cancer -- Stages of Colon Cancer -- Treatment options for Colon Cancer -- Esophageal Cancer: -- General information about Esophageal Cancer -- Stages of Esophageal Cancer -- Treatment options for Esophageal Cancer -- Gall Bladder And Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer: -- General information about Gall Bladder Cancer -- Stages of Gall Bladder Cancer -- Treatment options for Gall Bladder Cancer -- General information about Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer -- Stages of Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer -- Treatment options for Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer -- Lung Cancer: -- General information about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer -- Stages Of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer -- Treatment options for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer -- General information about Small Cell Lung Cancer -- Stages of Small Cell Lung Cancer -- Treatment options for Small Cell Lung Cancer -- Pancreatic Cancer: -- General information about Pancreatic Cancer -- Stages of Pancreatic Cancer -- Treatment options for Pancreatic Cancer -- Skin Cancer: -- General information about Skin Cancer -- Stages of Skin Cancer -- Treatment options for Skin Cancer -- Thyroid Cancer: -- General information about Thyroid Cancer -- Stages of Thyroid Cancer -- Treatment options for Thyroid Cancer -- Part 6: Diagnosing And Treating Cancer: -- Diagnosis And Staging: -- Symptoms -- Diagnosis -- Staging -- Prognosis -- Tumor Grade -- Understanding laboratory tests -- Managing Cancer Care: -- How to find a doctor or treatment facility if you have cancer -- People in health care -- Support services -- Advance directives -- Using trusted resources -- Getting Cancer Treatment: An Overview -- Types Of Cancer Treatment: -- Surgery -- Radiation Therapy -- Chemotherapy -- Immunotherapy -- Targeted Therapy -- Hormone Therapy -- Stem Cell Transplant -- Biological Therapies for Cancer -- Nutrition Therapy in Cancer care -- Complementary And Alternative Medicine For Cancer -- Part 7: Coping With The Side Effects Of Cancer And Cancer Treatments: -- Common Side Effects Of Cancer Treatment -- Cancer Treatment And Physical Appearance: -- Hair loss -- Skin and nail changes -- Effects Of Cancer Treatments On Blood Cells: -- Anemia due to chemotherapy -- Bleeding and bruising -- Infection and Neutropenia -- Losing Sleep And Appetite: -- Sexual, Reproductive, And Fertility Problems -- Edema And Lymphedema -- Cognitive-Related Effects Of Cancer Treatment -- Nerve Problems -- Urinary And Bladder Problems -- Hot Flashes And Night Sweats -- Feelings And Cancer -- Adjusting To Cancer -- Self-Image And Sexuality -- Day-To-Day Life -- Nutrition In Cancer Care: -- Overview of nutrition in Cancer Care -- Types of nutrition care -- Effects of Cancer treatment on nutrition -- Nutrition in advanced Cancer -- For Family And Friends -- Cancer Support Groups And Caregivers -- Survivorship -- Part 8: Clinical Trials And Cancer Research: -- Clinical trials: the basics -- How To Find A Cancer Treatment Trial? -- Taking Part In Clinical Trials -- National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Role In Cancer Research -- Part 9: Additional Help And Information: -- Glossary Of Terms Related To Cancer -- National Organizations Offering Cancer-Related Services.
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