| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
ix, 638 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 24 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Cancer basics. -- When cancer strikes -- Understanding cancer -- pt. 1. Breast cancer. -- An overview -- Making sense of risk statistics -- Preventing breast cancer -- The lastest on screening -- Diagnosing breast cancer -- Precancerous conditions & noninvasive cancer -- Treating invasive breast cancer -- Breast reconstruction -- Special situations -- Follow-up & surveillance -- If the cancer comes back -- Treating advanced breast cancer -- Visual Guide. -- Breast and gynecologic cancers -- pt. 2. Gynecologic cancers -- Ovarian cancer overview -- Diagnosing ovarian cancer -- Treating ovarian cancer -- Ovarian cancer recurrence -- Special cases -- Fallopian tube cancer -- Endometrial cancer overview -- Diagnosing endometrial cancer -- Treating endometrial cancer -- Endometrial cancer recurrence -- Uterine sarcomas -- Cervical cancer overview -- Diagnosing cervical cancer & precancerous changes -- Precancerous conditions & noninvasive cervical cancer -- Treating cervical cancer -- Cervical cancer recurrence -- Vaginal cancer -- Vulvar cancer -- pt. 3. Living with cancer. -- Feelings & emotions -- Complementary & alternative therapies -- Coping with treatment -- Symptoms & conditions following treatment -- Making the transition to supportive care -- For partners. |
| Subject |
Cancer in women.
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| Added Author |
Hartmann, Lynn C.
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Loprinzi, Charles L.
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Gostout, Bobbie S.
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| Added Title |
Guide to women's cancers |
| Note |
Subtitle on cover: Breast and gynecologic cancers : prevention, treatment, coping |
| ISBN |
189300533X |
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