| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 901 pages) |
| Series |
Gale eBooks
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
part I. Cancer overview -- part II. Cancer risks and prevention -- part III. Breast cancer -- part IV. Gynecological cancer -- part V. Other cancers of special concern to women -- part VI. Diagnosing and treating cancer -- part VII. Coping with the side effects of cancer and cancer treatments -- part VIII. Clinical trials and cancer research. |
| Summary |
This book provides updated information about breast cancer, gynecological cancers and other cancers of special concern to women, including cancers of the female reproductive organs and cancers responsible for the highest number of deaths in women. It covers cancer risks, methods used to diagnose and treat cancer, cancer survivorship, and suggestions for coping with side effects of treatment, and includes a directory of resources, and information about locating support groups. |
| Subject |
Cancer in women.
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Generative organs, Female -- Cancer.
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Breast -- Cancer.
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| Added Author |
Gale (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9780780814035 (electronic book) |
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9780780813793 |
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