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308 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
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English
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"By exploring the science of cancer, the promising new therapies, and remarkable drugs, Dr. Scadden humanizes it, reveals that progress toward a cure is real--if fitful--and assures those with cancer that they never walk alone"--Dust jacket flap.
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x, 335 pages ; 23 cm
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Español
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"El cáncer es una de las enfermedades más frecuentes y más temidas de la actualidad. ¿Pero sabías que el cáncer no es una enfermedad moderna? ¿Sabías que también pueden contraer la enfermedad los animales y las plantas? ¿Y sabías que ha avanzado tanto el estudio y tratamiento de esta enfermedad, que es cada vez más controlable? En Confrontando el cáncer descubrirás una guía imprescindible para despejar tus dudas con explicaciones claras...
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xii, 442 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm.
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English
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"Providing comprehensive, current, and reliable information on breast cancer, this book, written by an experienced oncologist, a surgeon, and a breast cancer survivor, informs and inspires readers, wherever they are in the breast cancer experience. Patient stories, essays from medical specialists, and illustrations add clarity and insight"--
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170 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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English
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It has never been truer that "one size does not fit all" than in the field of prostate cancer care. The past decade has seen breakthroughs in clinical research and unprecedented technological advancements. As a result, even the most up-to-date advice can vary significantly from one doctor to the next and optimal treatment plans are as individualized as the men receiving them. And, even before an elevated PSA test, men need to know what prostate health...
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vii, 257 pages ; 23 cm
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English
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"Prostate Cancer and the Man You Love is for the women and men who love and support a man with prostate cancer. Each chapter tells the story of a man and his partner dealing with this cancer, from diagnosis through survivorship. Fully updated and comprehensive, this book educates and informs partners on the latest studies and findings"--
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"According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 220,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer annually. It accounts for nearly 15 percent of all newly diagnosed cancers. If you've been diagnosed, you probably have many questions about the nature of the disease and your treatment options. Walter J. Scott, M.D., has treated thousands of lung cancer patients who have navigated this overwhelming maze of medical tests and procedures. In Lung Cancer:...
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xiv, 182 pages : black and white illustrations ; 23 cm
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English
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"Whether you're a newly diagnosed ovarian cancer patient, a survivor, or a friend or relative of either, this book offers help. Completely updated, the new third edition of 100 Questions & Answers About Ovarian Cancer gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, sources of support, and much more. Written by a gynecologic oncologist and a gynecologic surgeon, with actual patient...
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xii, 180 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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English
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This volume serves as an accessible and practical guide for answering the questions of women with breast cancer as well as a resource for easing the concerns of the spouse and family members of breast cancer patients. Drawing on the personal experiences of a breast cancer survivor and the professional expertise of medical professionals, this guide details the various treatment options for cancer patients, including lumpectomy and mastectomy surgeries,...
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ix, 372 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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English
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"We've all heard the statistic: 1 in 8 women will get a breast cancer diagnosis at some point in her lifetime. But there's another just-as-relevant number that isn't as widely broadcast: 76 percent of those women will be alive 10 years later. This guide from America's most trusted health magazine helps women navigate treatment, medical costs, and lifestyle changes and emerge with their physical and mental health intact.Organized to take readers from...
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viii, 351 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
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English
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A resource for cancer patients and their caregivers shares relatable patient stories along with tips on how to ask the right questions to receive the proper care while continuing to living the best life possible.
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xviii, 193 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
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Español
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"Ganador del premio Best Book Awards 2016 al mejor libro en los generos Salud: Salud de la Mujer y Salud: Cancer - Un recurso sobre cancer de seno de los expertos de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cancer para quienes recientemente han recibido un diagnostico con esta enfermedad. Presentado en un formato sencillo de entender con base en preguntas y respuestas, este libro brinda una guia para pacientes sobre las decisiones que necesitaran tomar, desde...
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viii, 360 pages : illustrations, charts ; 24 cm
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English
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"Author Dr. Jason Fung returns with a biography of cancer in which he offers a radical new paradigm for understanding cancer and issues a call to action for reducing risk moving forward"--
Our understanding of cancer is slowly undergoing a revolution, allowing for the development of more effective treatments. For the first time ever, the death rate from cancer is showing a steady decline -- but the 'War on Cancer' has hardly been won. Fung explains...
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390 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Español
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Nuestra comprensión del cáncer está pasando lentamente por una revolución, lo que permite el desarrollo de tratamientos más efectivos. Por primera vez en la historia, la tasa de mortalidad por cáncer muestra una disminución constante, pero la 'Guerra contra el cáncer' apenas se ha ganado. Fung explica qué es el cáncer, cómo se manifiesta y por qué es tan difícil de tratar. Él identifica muchos errores de la comunidad médica en la investigación...
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