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Title Statement | The cancer journey: understanding diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and prevention / Chadi Nabhan. |
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Series | Johns Hopkins Press health book |
Author | Nabhan, Chadi |
Publication | Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press,2024. |
Extent of Item | xi, 346 pages ; |
ISBN | 9781421449760 (trade paperback) |
Other Number | pr07661487 |
Contents | What is cancer and what causes it? --Screening for cancer --Symptoms and signs of cancer --Making a diagnosis --The first oncology visit --Cancer staging --Second opinions --Clinical trials --Treating the cancer : surgery --Treating the cancer : chemotherapy --Treating the cancer : radiation therapy --Treating the cancer : hormonal therapy --Treating the cancer : targeted therapy --Treating the cancer : immunotherapy --Bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapy --Complementary and alternative therapy --Managing side effects, palliative, and hospice care --Monitoring for recurrence --Caring for the caregiver --Communication --Survivorship and the emotional journey of cancer --The future of cancer care. |
Bibliography | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary | "This work is a guide to everything cancer from A to Z, simplifying ALL cancer concepts for patients, families, and the non-oncologist"-- |
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By Topic | Cancer |