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Cancer Basics.
Title:
Cancer Basics.
Author:
Eggert, Julie.
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (656 pages)
Contents:
Title Page -- Front Matter -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contributors -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Main Sections -- SECTION I: Foundations -- 1 Biology of Cancer -- 2 Staging and Performance Status -- 3 Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention -- 4 Genetic Risk for Developing Cancer -- 5 Cancer Detection Measures -- 6 Cultural Differences in Cancer Care -- SECTION II: Treatment Options -- 7 Pharmacogenomics -- 8 Surgery -- 9 Radiation Therapy -- 10 Chemotherapy -- 11 Biologics and Targeted Therapies -- 12 Hormonal Therapy -- 13 Clinical Trials -- 14 Complementary and Alternative Medicine -- 15 Transplantation -- SECTION III: Symptom Management -- 16 Alopecia -- 17 Cardiac and Pulmonary Toxicity -- 18 Cognitive Changes -- 19 Dermatologic Complications -- 20 Gastrointestinal Symptoms -- 21 Genitourinary Symptoms -- 22 Hematologic Issues -- 23 Hepatic Toxicities -- 24 Hypersensitivity -- 25 Pain -- 26 Peripheral Neuropathy -- SECTION IV: Issues for Cancer Survivors and Their Families -- 27 Sexual and Reproductive Issues -- 28 Developmental Life Stage Issues -- 29 Psychosocial Issues -- 30 Caring for the Adult Childhood Cancer Su -- 31 Ethical Issues -- Index.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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