Oncology

"Understanding Cancer"

A Patient's Guide to Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment

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Explains how to gather information about treatments and interpret that information to make decisions. This book distills the complex medical terms and concepts underlying the statistics and percentages used to characterize medical conditions. It helps cancer patients and their families become active participants in the decision-making process. With 15 line illustrations. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 208 pages. Size: 218 x 186 mm. Weight: 277g.

Author: Coleman, Norman C.
ISBN: 0801884187
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Date: 2006 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Oncology

"Dismantling Cancer"

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This book examines the successes and failures of conventional medicine and and introduces the reader to the benefits of alternative therapies as practised at the renowned Oasis of Hope Hospital in Tijuana Mexico. This book will demonstrate how exceptional results can be obtained by integrating orthodox and non-conventional medical protocols. Paperback, 168 pages. Size: 212 x 135 mm. Weight: 40g.

Author: Contreras, Francisco
ISBN: 1579460054
Publisher: Interpacific Press
Date: 2004 (United States)
Readership: Oncology

"You and Your Cancer"

A Childs Guide

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Informs children with cancer of the nature of their illness. This book centres on the physical and emotional effects cancer can cause, as well as the range of medical issues encountered. It contains topics that range from treatment methods to the challenges of dealing with the possibility of dying, whether it be their own or someone close to them. Paperback, 56 pages. Size: 215 x 279 mm. Weight: 235g.

Author: Cranston, Lynda Leblanc, Chantal Restivo, Maria Barr, Ronald D.
ISBN: 1550091476
Publisher: B.C. Decker Inc
Date: 2001 (Canada)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Oncology

"Coping With Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy"

Everything You Need to Know

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Acts as a guide to the developments in radiation therapy and chemotherapy. This book provides information on how chemotherapy and radiation treatments work, what to expect from treatments, and how to alleviate common side effects. 4 rev ed. Paperback, 256 pages. Size: 226 x 152 mm. Weight: 421g.

Author: Cukier, Daniel Gingerelli, Frank Makari-Judson, Grace McCullough, Virginia E.
ISBN: 0071444726
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Date: 2004 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Oncology

"Atlas of Pet/Ct Imaging in Oncology Atlas of Pet"

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With 647 illus.. Hardback, 323 pages. Size: 276 x 199 mm. Weight: 1171g.

Author: Czernin, J Dahlbom, M. Ratib, Osman M. Schiepers, C.
ISBN: 3540209522
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
Date: 2004 (Germany)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Oncology

"The Cancer Directory"

A Mine of Information on the Latest Orthodox and Complementary Treatments

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This guide to natural and complementary medicines and clinics for those who have been diagnosed with cancer and wish to know their options. This book offers vital advice and information on how to fight cancer without choosing radiotherapy, chemotherapy or surgery. With 15 b&w line drawings. Paperback, 464 pages. Size: 235 x 187 mm. Weight: 1020g.

Author: Daniel, Rosy (Dr.)
ISBN: 0007154275
Publisher: Harpercollins Publishers
Date: 2005 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Oncology

"The Secret History of the War on Cancer"

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Even before its official launch, the War on Cancer was fighting many of the wrong battles, with the wrong weapons and the wrong leaders. This work shows how the leadership acted to prevent research on prevention from ever being done - or, once done, from ever gaining widespread circulation or affecting either medical practice or government policy. With illustrations. Hardback, 528 pages. Size: 236 x 156 mm. Weight: 881g.

Author: Davis, Devra Lee
ISBN: 0465015662
Publisher: The Perseus Books Group
Date: 2007 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Oncology

"Cancer"

Why We're Still Dying to Know the Truth

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'Cancer: Why We're still Dying To Know the Truth'. An overview of the discovery of the proven cancer treatment Laetrile, and the battle to make it known to the world. With illustrations, ports.. Paperback, 100 pages. Size: 210 x 148 mm. Weight: 341g.

Author: Day, Phillip
ISBN: 0953501248
Publisher: Credence Publications
Date: 1999 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Oncology

"Cancer Pain"

Pharmacological, Interventional, and Palliative Care Approaches

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Offering knowledge on treating cancer pain, this book ranges from the initial evaluation of the patient with cancer pain to the final hours. It provides information on the various developments in pharmacological therapy, management of side effects and complications, the use of opiods and adjuvants, alternative medicine therapies, and more. With 175. Hardback, 608 pages. Size: 276 x 216 mm. Weight: 788g.

Author: De Leon-Casasola, Oscar A. (Chief, Pain Section, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, Ny)
ISBN: 0721602614
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Date: 2006 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Oncology

"Devita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer"

Principles and Practice of Oncology

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"Cancer: Principles & Practice (Devita)(2 Vol.)" series; Presents comprehensive information on the science of oncology and the multimodality treatment of various cancer types. With 1170. 8 rev ed. Hardback, 3200 pages. Size: 280 x 216 mm. Weight: 4073g.

Author: Depinho, Ronald A. Weinberg, Robert A. (Devita, Vincent T., ed.)
ISBN: 0781772079
Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Date: 2008 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Oncology

"Clinical Gynecologic Oncology"

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"Clinical Gynecologic Cncology" series; A reference on diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic malignancies for ob/gyn practitioners and residents. This text is organized by cancer type and size and offers practical aspects of clinical presentation. It also covers breast and colorectal cancer, and includes an award-winning chapter on palliative care and quality of life. With approx. 500 illustrations. 7 rev ed. Hardback, 832 pages. Size: 279 x 216 mm. Weight: 2685g.

Author: Disaia, Philip J. Creasman, William T.
ISBN: 0323039782
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Date: 2007 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Oncology

"Breast Ultrasound"

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"How, Why and When" series; Explains the fundamental skills and techniques for acquisition of high quality diagnostic images. This book is suitable for ultrasound and mammography practitioners in training, and practicing medical and non-medical health care professionals. With approx. 470 illustrations (100 in full color). Hardback, 288 pages. Size: 246 x 189 mm. Weight: 963g.

Author: Dixon, Anne-Marie
ISBN: 0443100764
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Oncology

"Handbook of Diseases of the Breast"

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Covers a range of breast diseases and draws together data, particularly on breast cancer. This book outlines pathological aspects, classification, epidemiology and aetiology of the various diseases, and discusses some issues such as screening, when to refer, management, follow-up and counselling. With 60 ills.. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 232 pages. Size: 216 x 140 mm. Weight: 372g.

Author: Dixon, J.M. Sainsbury, J.R.C.
ISBN: 0443061858
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Date: 1998 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Oncology

"Rethinking Experiences of Childhood Cancer"

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Chronic Childhood Illness

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How does a diagnosis of cancer alter the biographies of children and families? How can we understand the experiences of children and families with childhood cancer? This book offers a critique of research on children's experiences of cancer and proposes an alternative perspective informed by theoretical developments in childhood studies. With illustrations. Paperback, 224 pages. Size: 228 x 152 mm. Weight: 359g.

Author: Dixon-Woods, Mary Young, Bridget Heney, David
ISBN: 0335212557
Publisher: Open University Press
Date: 2005 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Oncology