Title:
The cancer journey : understanding diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and prevention / Chadi Nabhan, MD, MBA, FACP.
ISBN:
9781421449753
9781421449760
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Publication Information:
Baltimore, Maryland : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2024.
Physical Description:
xi, 346 pages ; 24 cm.
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.
Summary:
"This work is a guide to everything cancer from A to Z, simplifying ALL cancer concepts for patients, families, and the non-oncologist"-- Provided by publisher
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OCLC Number:
on1424746989
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