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“Written by two oncologists . . . this authoritative but readable reference stands out . . . as a uniquely comprehensive, thorough source of up-to-date information” (Library Journal). For more than thirty years, Everyone’s Guide to Cancer Therapy has been the definitive resource for anyone confronting a cancer diagnosis. The revised and updated fifth edition draws on the latest research, information, and advice from more than 100 top oncology specialists. Equally informative and accessible, this comprehensive book helps cancer patients and their caregivers navigate through diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care. Topics include: * Information on recently approved targeted therapies for various cancer types * The newest strategies in cancer diagnosis and prevention * Cancer biology: translating scientific discoveries into meaningful advances for patients * Supportive care and complementary approaches
First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.
Every chapter of this comprehensive guide has been updated and revised to include the latest medical breakthroughs and advice about cancer treatment. Line drawings.
This book provides you with the essential information that you will need throughout all stages of this disease. Avoiding jargon, it will answer all the questions that you have concerning risk and prevention, screening and diagnosis, through to all the various treatment options available - surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, complementary and alternative therapies - and provides you with day to day lifestyle advice too. Attractively designed and clearly presented you can find quickly all the answers that you are looking for, safe in the knowledge that the information comes from one of the world's leading cancer internet resources - OncoLink. Compiled by international experts, and arranged in a question and answer style, this book is an essential purchase for all colorectal cancer patients, their doctors and their carers.
This invaluable reference discusses every aspect of an ostomy—a surgical procedure that creates an alternative opening in the body for waste discharge from the kidney, colon, intestines, or bladder—from the first shock of diagnosis through surgery and rehabilitation. The coauthor's moving and motivational story of her colostomy experience is blended with information on the latest surgical techniques and equipment, providing prospective ostomy patients with both the medical and emotional know-how to confidently approach the surgery. This revised edition also contains up-to-date material on virtual colonoscopies and travel regulations related to ostomy pouches, as well as essential facts on how to safely handle sex, pregnancy, and sports after an ostomy.
For people with ostomies, traveling -- whether it is international, state-to-state or even across town -- may be an intimidating task. Can I get through customs without an embarrassing episode? Does air pressure in a plane affect my equipment? What if I need supplies while I'm away? Yes We Can! has all the answers.Written by a team comprised of a colorectal surgeon, an experienced speaker, a worldwide traveler, and a recent ostomy patient. This book will increase the ostomate's freedom to live life as fully as anyone else.
Become part of the solution to your ulcerative colitis health challenges with our new, lower cost, e-programme. Contained within a single, ring binder volume: 'Beating Ulcerative Colitis - Your Own Ulcerative Colitis e-Programme', is the first of a new range of health self-management programmes, written by and for sufferers of a range of chronic, or life limiting, health conditions. Each programme is designed to form the hub of your own coping strategy and is supported by a PDF file of the complete programme. Purchase also includes free updates for the life of the product, plus the ability by the user to submit suggestions for future editions. The aim of 'Movements' and our programmes, is to...
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