Cancer sourcebook [eBook] : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers, and more; along with facts about cancer treatments, cancer risks and prevention ... / edited by Karen Bellenir.
Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
pt. 1. Cancer risk factors and cancer prevention -- pt. 2. Common types of cancer -- pt. 3. Cancer-related tests and treatments -- pt. 4. Recurrent and advanced cancer -- pt. 5. Cancer research -- pt. 6. Additional help and information.
Summary:
Provides updated information about common types of cancer affecting the central nervous system, endocrine system, lungs, digestive and urinary tracts, blood cells, immune system, skin, bones, and other body systems.
Series:
Health reference series Gale virtual reference library
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.