100 Questions & Answers for Women Living with Cancer: A Practical Guide for Survivorship

100 Questions & Answers for Women Living with Cancer: A Practical Guide for Survivorship
Author: Michael L. Krychman
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2007-01-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1449675344

There are approximately ten million people living with cancer, and more than half of them are women. Whether you're a newly diagnosed woman with cancer, a survivor, or a friend or relative of someone with cancer, this book offers help. The only text to provide both the patient’s and doctor’s views, this invaluable resource provides up-to-date, authoritative, practical answers to the most common questions asked by women with cancer and survivors, whether active or remissive.

100 Questions and Answers about Ovarian Cancer

100 Questions and Answers about Ovarian Cancer
Author: Don S. Dizon
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2021-07-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1284183114

"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 commentary, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this frightening disease." --

100 Questions & Answers About Ovarian Cancer

100 Questions & Answers About Ovarian Cancer
Author: Don S. Dizon
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2021-06-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1284250121

Approximately 21,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, making it one of the more common types of cancer. Whether you are a newly diagnosed patient, a survivor,or a friend or relative of either, this book offers help. Completely revised and updated,100 Questions & Answers About Ovarian Cancer, Fourth Edition, provides authoritative, practical answers to your questions about this disease. This book offers important information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, coping strategies, and sources of support. Written by a prominent gynecologic oncologist and a gynecologic surgeon, with commentary from actual patients, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this disease.

Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy

Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy
Author: Andrew Ko
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Total Pages: 1165
Release: 2011-05-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0740786318

“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

100 Questions & Answers About Uterine Cancer

100 Questions & Answers About Uterine Cancer
Author: Don S. Dizon
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2010-03-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1449631290

Whether you are a newly diagnosed uterine cancer patient, a survivor, or a friend or relative of either, this book offers help. 100 Questions and Answers About Uterine Cancer addresses the issues that are specific to the woman with uterine cancer. Written by two renowned gynecologic oncologists and including “insider” advice from an actual patient, this book gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about uterine cancer. It explains important facts about symptoms and the diagnosis process, treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, coping strategies, and sources of patient and family support. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone dealing with the physical and emotional turmoil of this frightening disease.

100 Questions & Answers About Breast Cancer Sensuality, Sexuality and Intimacy

100 Questions & Answers About Breast Cancer Sensuality, Sexuality and Intimacy
Author: Michael Krychman
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2010-10-25
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0763779091

There are almost 200,000 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in the United States every year. Virtually all of the women who undergo treatment are plagued by questions of intimacy, sexuality, and personal and professional relationships. 100 Questions and Answers About Breast Cancer: Sensuality, Sexuality and Intimacy provides authoritative answers to the most common questions asked by women and their partners when coping with intimacy after the trauma of breast cancer. Written by renowned female sexuality and breast cancer physicians, this book offers encouragement and reassurance to those struggling to strengthen and rebuild relationships during and after breast cancer treatment. It is an invaluable guide for anyone dealing with the physical and emotional repercussions of this disease.

100 Questions & Answers About Caring for Family or Friends with Cancer

100 Questions & Answers About Caring for Family or Friends with Cancer
Author: Susannah L. Rose
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2009-10-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1449631037

Whether you are a friend or relative of someone suffering from cancer, this book offers help. The only book available to provide both the professional healthcare giver's and patient's views, 100 Questions & Answers About Caring for Family or Friends with Cancer, Second Edition gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, home care, insurance, quality of life and more. This book, completely revised and updated for this new edition, is an invaluable resource for family and friends who are coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of cancer.

100 Questions & Answers About Uterine Fibroids

100 Questions & Answers About Uterine Fibroids
Author: Lloyd B. Greig
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2010-03-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1449630707

Empower Yourself! Whether you are a newly diagnosed patient or a loved one of someone with uterine fibroids, this book offers information and comfort. 100 Questions and Answers About Uterine Fibroids provides authoritative, practical answers to the most common questions asked by patients. Written by expert obstetrician/gynecologist, this easy-to-read book is a complete guide to understanding symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment quality of life, and much more. Including actual commentary from patients, 100 Questions and Answers About Uterine Fibroids is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil caused by this condition.

100 Questions and Answers about Sports Nutrition & Exercise

100 Questions and Answers about Sports Nutrition & Exercise
Author: Lilah Al-Masri
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2010-02-22
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1449631878

100 Questions and Answers About Sports Nutrition & Exercise provides easily accessible answers to questions that athletes, athletic trainers and coaches may have about sports nutrition. Equipped with case studies, quick tips, and testimonials, this practical guide covers topics such as: vitamins and minerals, fluids, medications and supplements, weight management, warm ups and cool downs, flexibility, and more.

100 Questions & Answers About Brain Tumors

100 Questions & Answers About Brain Tumors
Author: Virginia Stark-Vance
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2010-01-29
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1449630995

Whether you’re a newly diagnosed brain tumor patient, a survivor, or a friend or relative of either, this book offers help. Completely revised and updated, 100 Questions & Answers About Brain Tumors, Second Edition gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, sources of support, and much more. The authors, a brain tumor survivor teamed with a neuro-oncologist specializing in brain tumors, provide a comprehensive, step-by-step discussion of what you can expect in the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors, while providing a real-life understanding of what these steps might mean for your day-to-day life. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this frightening disease.