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Consumer health information about living with cancer after diagnosis, making cancer care decisions, coping with complications of treatment, and maintaining wellness after treatment. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

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Publié par	Infobase Publishing
Date de parution	01 mars 2020
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9780780817852
Langue	English

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CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
SOURCEBOOK
THIRD EDITION
Health Reference Series
CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
SOURCEBOOK
THIRD EDITION

Basic Consumer Health Information about the Physical, Educational, Emotional, Social, and Financial Needs of Cancer Patients from Diagnosis through Cancer Treatment and Beyond, Including Facts about Cancer Care and Learning about Clinical Trials and Treatment Options, and Featuring Tips for Coping with the Side Effects of Cancer Treatments and Adjusting to Life after Cancer Treatment
Along with Suggestions for Caregivers, Friends, and Family Members of Cancer Patients, a Glossary of Cancer Care Terms, and Directories of Related Resources

615 Griswold St., Ste. 520, Detroit, MI 48226
Bibliographic Note
Because this page cannot legibly accommodate all the copyright notices, the Bibliographic Note portion of the Preface constitutes an extension of the copyright notice.

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OMNIGRAPHICS
Angela L. Williams, Managing Editor

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Copyright © 2020 Omnigraphics
ISBN 978-0-7808-1784-5
E-ISBN 978-0-7808-1785-2

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Names: Williams, Angela, 1963- editor.
Title: Cancer survivorship sourcebook / edited by Angela L. Williams.
Description: Third edition. | Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, [2020] | Series: Health reference series | Includes index. | Summary: “Provides basic health information for cancer survivors, such as seeking medical assistance, side effects of cancer treatments, cancer-related research studies, maintaining health during and after treatment, along with the guidelines for friends, family members, and caregivers to take care of cancer survivors. Includes glossary, index, and other resources”-- Provided by publisher.
Identifiers: LCCN 2019052649 (print) | LCCN 2019052650 (ebook) | ISBN 9780780817845 (library binding) | ISBN 9780780817852 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Cancer--Popular works. | Cancer--Patients--Care. | Cancer--Patients--Life skills guides.
Classification: LCC RC263.C296 2020 (print) | LCC RC263 (ebook) | DDC 616.99/4--dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019052649
LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019052650

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Part 1. If Your Doctor Says It Is Cancer
Chapter 1—Finding a Cancer Doctor
Chapter 2—Getting a Second Opinion
Chapter 3—Cancer Screening
Chapter 4—Tests Used to Diagnose and Monitor Cancer
Section 4.1—Lab Tests and Other Procedures Used to Diagnose and Monitor Cancer
Section 4.2—Tumor Marker
Chapter 5—Understanding Your Cancer Diagnosis
Section 5.1—Tumor Grades and Stages
Section 5.2—Pathology Reports
Part 2—Making Treatment and Cancer Care Decisions
Chapter 6—Learning about Your Cancer and Treatment Choices
Chapter 7—Understanding Prognosis and Cancer Statistics
Chapter 8—Using Trusted Resources for Information
Chapter 9—Types of Cancer Treatment
Section 9.1—Surgery
Section 9.2—Radiation Therapy
Section 9.3—Chemotherapy
Section 9.4—Biological Therapies for Cancer
Section 9.5—Targeted Therapy
Section 9.6—Hormone Therapy
Section 9.7—Precision Medicine
Chapter 10—Understanding Cancer Medications
Section 10.1—Drugs Approved for Different Types of Cancer
Section 10.2—Off-Label Drug Use in Cancer Treatment
Chapter 11—Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Cancer Care
Chapter 12—Palliative Care
Chapter 13—Hospice Care
Chapter 14—Transitional Care Planning
Part 3. Clinical Trials and Cancer Research Updates
Chapter 15—Should You Take Part in a Clinical Trial?
Chapter 16—How to Find a Clinical Trial
Chapter 17—Access to Investigational Drugs
Chapter 18—Impact of NCI-Sponsored Trials on Clinical Cancer Care
Chapter 19—Bioinformatics, Big Data, and Cancer
Chapter 20—Cancer Vaccines
Chapter 21—Harnessing T-Cell “Stemness” Could Enhance Cancer Immunotherapy
Chapter 22—Drug to Reduce Treatment-Related Joint Pain in Breast Cancer Survivors
Chapter 23—Better Care for Children with Cancer Linked to Longer Lifespans
Chapter 24—Advancements in Stem Cell Transplant
Chapter 25—Angiogenesis Inhibitors: A Potential Anticancer Tool
Chapter 26—Studying Hyperthermia as a Cancer Treatment
Chapter 27—Missed Radiation Therapy Sessions Increase Risk of Cancer Recurrence
Chapter 28—Cancer Genomics
Chapter 29—Gene Therapy
Chapter 30—The Challenges and Promise of Proteomics Research
Chapter 31—Nanotechnology in Cancer Research
Chapter 32—Latest Study on Breast Cancer
Chapter 33—Latest Study on Cervical Cancer
Chapter 34—RESPOND: A Study on Aggressive Prostate Cancer in African-American Men
Part 4. Coping with Side Effects and Complications of Cancer Treatment
Chapter 35—Nausea and Vomiting
Chapter 36—Appetite Loss
Chapter 37—Weight Gain
Chapter 38—Gastrointestinal Complications of Cancer Treatment
Chapter 39—Oral Complications of Cancer Treatment
Chapter 40—Alopecia (Hair Loss)
Chapter 41—Nervous System Disturbances
Chapter 42—Cancer-Related Fatigue
Chapter 43—Cancer Pain
Chapter 44—Sexuality and Reproductive Concerns Related to Cancer Treatment
Section 44.1—Sexual and Fertility Concerns for Women
Section 44.2—Menopause Symptoms
Section 44.3—Sexual and Fertility Concerns for Men
Chapter 45—Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
Chapter 46—Pruritus (Itching)
Chapter 47—Lymphedema
Chapter 48—Infection and Neutropenia
Chapter 49—Sleep Disorders
Chapter 50—Urinary and Bladder Problems
Chapter 51—Hypercalcemia
Chapter 52—Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer
Section 52.1—What Are Late Effects?
Section 52.2—What Are Second Cancers?
Section 52.3—Effects on Cardiovascular System
Section 52.4—Effects on Central Nervous System
Section 52.5—Effects on Digestive System
Section 52.6—Effects on Endocrine System
Section 52.7—Effects on Immune System
Section 52.8—Effects on Musculoskeletal System
Section 52.9—Effects on Reproductive System
Section 52.10—Effects on Respiratory System
Section 52.11—Effects on Sensory System
Section 52.12—Effects on Urinary System
Part 5. Emotional, Cognitive, and Mental-Health Issues in Cancer Care
Chapter 53—Dealing with a Changing Self-Image
Chapter 54—Family Issues after Treatment
Chapter 55—Delirium
Chapter 56—Cognitive Changes Related to Cancer
Chapter 57—Cancer Treatment and Feelings and Emotions
Chapter 58—Cancer Survivors: Mental-Health Concerns
Chapter 59—Anxiety Disorders and Distress in Cancer Patients
Chapter 60—Depression in Cancer Patients
Chapter 61—Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Cancer Patients
Chapter 62—Substance-Abuse Concerns in Cancer Patients
Chapter 63—Spirituality in Cancer Care
Part 6. Maintaining Wellness during and after Cancer Treatment
Chapter 64—Nutrition in Cancer Care
Section 64.1—Cancer Treatment and Nutrition
Section 64.2—Types of Nutrition Support
Section 64.3—Nutrition Assessment in Cancer Care
Chapter 65—Physical Activity for Cancer Survivors
Chapter 66—Rehabilitation Options for Head and Neck Cancers
Chapter 67—The Effect of Smoking on Cancer Recurrence
Chapter 68—Learning to Relax
Chapter 69—What Is Normal after Cancer Treatment?
Chapter 70—Cancer Survivorship: Follow-Up Care Planning
Chapter 71—Recurrent Cancer: When Cancer Comes Back
Part 7. Information for Friends, Family Members, and Caregivers
Chapter 72—When Someone You Love Has Completed Cancer Treatment
Chapter 73—When Your Child Has Cancer
Chapter 74—When Your Parent Has Cancer
Chapter 75—When Your Brother or Sister Has Cancer
Part 8. Additional Help and Information
Chapter 76—A Glossary of Cancer Care Terms
Chapter 77—Terms to Help You Understand Your Medical Bill and Health Insurance
Chapter 78—Resources for Cancer Patients
Chapter 79—National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Centers
Chapter 80—Financial Assistance for Cancer Care
Index
PREFACE
About This Book
Cancer is not a single disease. It is the name given to a group of related diseases that all share a common characteristic: some of the body’s cells do not die when they should. Instead they continue to grow and divide. Through this process, cancer cells damage various tissues and organs, causing a broad array of symptoms and even death. The cancer death rate in the United States has declined since the early 1990s. SEER Cancer Statistics Review findings between 1991 and 2015 indicate that the overall cancer death rate has gone down by 26 percent. A decline in the death rate means an increase in the number of survivors. However, cancer survivorship presents multiple challenges. Cancer survivors often lack the information they need to make treatment choices, maintain optimal physical and mental health during and after treatment, prevent disability and late effects associated with cancer, and handle economic issues related to cancer care.
Cancer Survivorship Sourcebook, Third Edition provides information for cancer patients and their family members, friends, and caregivers. It includes facts about cancer care, treatment advances, and clinical trials, and offers suggestions for coping with the side effects and complications of cancer treatments. Facts about