Cancer survivorship sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the physical, educational, emotional, social, and financial needs of cancer patients from diagnosis, through cancer treatment, and beyond, including facts about researching specific types of cancer and learning about clinical trials and treatment options, and featuring tips for coping with the side effects of cancer treatments and adjusting to life after cancer treatment concludes; along with suggestions for caregivers, friends, and family members of cancer patients, a glossary of cancer care terms, and directories of related resources

Published: Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, [2017]
Edition: Second edition.
Physical Description: xv, 573 pages ; 24 cm.
Additional Creators: Omnigraphics, Inc

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Health reference series

Contents

Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Finding a Cancer Doctor -- ch. 2 Getting a Second Opinion -- ch. 3 Cancer Screening -- ch. 4 Tests Used to Diagnose and Monitor Cancer -- Section 4.1 Lab Tests and Other Procedures Used to Diagnose and Monitor Cancer -- Section 4.2 Tumor Marker -- ch. 5 Understanding Your Cancer Diagnosis -- Section 5.1 Tumor Grades and Stages -- Section 5.2 Pathology Reports -- ch. 6 Learning about Your Cancer and Treatment Choices -- ch. 7 Understanding Cancer Prognosis -- ch. 8 Using Trusted Resources for Decision Making -- ch. 9 Types of Cancer Treatment -- Section 9.1 Surgery -- Section 9.2 Radiation Therapy -- Section 9.3 Chemotherapy -- Section 9.4 Immunotherapy -- Section 9.5 Targeted Therapy -- Section 9.6 Hormone Therapy -- Section 9.7 Precision Medicine -- ch. 10 Understanding Cancer Medications -- Section 10.1 Drugs Approved for Different Types of Cancer -- Section 10.2 Off-Label Drug Use in Cancer Treatment -- ch. 11 Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Cancer Care -- ch. 12 Palliative Care -- ch. 13 Hospice Care -- ch. 14 Transitional Care Planning -- ch. 15 Should You Take Part in a Clinical Trial? -- ch. 16 Joining a Cancer Clinical Trial -- ch. 17 Bioinformatics and Cancer -- ch. 18 Cancer Vaccines -- ch. 19 Drug May Reduce Treatment-Related Joint Pain for Some Breast Cancer Survivors -- ch. 20 Better Care for Children with Cancer Linked to Longer Lifespans -- ch. 21 Advancements in Stem Cell Transplant -- ch. 22 Cancer Genomics -- ch. 23 Missed Radiation Therapy Sessions Increase Risk of Cancer Recurrence -- ch. 24 Nanotechnology in Cancer Research -- ch. 25 Nanoparticle That Mimics Salmonella Counteracts Chemotherapy Resistance -- ch. 26 Inherited Mutations in DNA-Repair Genes Found in Advanced Prostate Cancers -- ch. 27 Trials Produce Practice-Changing Results for Brain Cancer -- ch. 28 Study Forecasts "Silver Tsunami" of Cancer Survivors -- ch. 29 Nausea and Vomiting -- ch. 30 Appetite Loss and Nutrition Therapy -- ch. 31 Gastrointestinal Complications of Cancer Treatment -- ch. 32 Oral Complications of Cancer Treatment -- ch. 33 Hair Loss (Alopecia) -- ch. 34 Nervous System Disturbances -- ch. 35 Cancer-Related Fatigue -- ch. 36 Cancer Pain -- ch. 37 Sexuality and Reproductive Concerns Related to Cancer Treatment -- Section 37.1 Sexual and Fertility Concerns for Women -- Section 37.2 Sexual and Fertility Concerns for Men -- ch. 38 Hot Flashes and Night Sweats -- ch. 39 Pruritus (Itching) -- ch. 40 Lymphedema -- ch. 41 Infection and Neutropenia -- Section 41.1 Infection during Cancer Treatment -- Section 41.2 Neutropenia after Receiving Chemotherapy -- ch. 42 Sleep Disorders -- ch. 43 Urinary and Bladder Problems -- ch. 44 Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer -- ch. 45 Dealing with Self-Image and Sexuality -- ch. 46 Spirituality in Cancer Care -- ch. 47 Family Issues after Treatment -- ch. 48 Delirium -- ch. 49 Cancer Survivors: Physical and Mental Health Concerns -- ch. 50 Depression in Cancer Patients -- ch. 51 Anxiety Disorders and Distress in Cancer Patients -- ch. 52 Cancer-Related Posttraumatic Stress (PTS) -- ch. 53 Nutrition in Cancer Care -- Section 53.1 Cancer Treatment and Nutrition -- Section 53.2 Nutrition in Treating Cancer Symptoms -- Section 53.3 Nutrition in Advanced Cancer -- Section 53.4 Drug-Nutrient Interactions -- ch. 54 Physical Activity for Cancer Survivors -- ch. 55 The Effect of Smoking on Cancer Recurrence -- ch. 56 Learning to Relax -- ch. 57 What Is Normal after Cancer Treatment? -- ch. 58 Cancer Survivorship: Follow-Up Care -- ch. 59 Recurrent Cancer: When Cancer Comes Back -- ch. 60 When Someone You Love Has Been Treated for Cancer -- ch. 61 When Your Child Has Cancer -- ch. 62 When Your Parent Has Cancer -- ch. 63 When Your Brother or Sister Has Cancer -- ch. 64 A Glossary of Cancer Care Terms -- ch. 65 Terms to Help You Understand Your Medical Bill and Health Insurance -- ch. 66 Resources for Cancer Patients -- ch. 67 The National Cancer Institute Cancer Centers Program -- ch. 68 Financial Assistance for Cancer Care.

Summary

"Provides consumer health information about living with cancer after diagnosis, making cancer care decisions, coping with complications of treatment, and maintaining wellness after treatment. Includes index, online access, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

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ISBN

9780780815490 (hardcover : alk. paper)
0780815491
9780780815506 (ebook)

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 525-531) and index.

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