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Title:

Mayo Clinic guide to women's cancers / Lynn C. Hartmann, Charles L. Loprinzi, editors in chief ; Bobbie S. Gostout, associate editor.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

Mayo Clinic,

Copyright Date:

c2005

Description:

638 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Cancer in women--Popular works.
Generative organs, Female--Cancer--Popular works.
Breast--Cancer--Popular works.
Breast Neoplasms--Popular Works.
Genital Neoplasms, Female--Popular Works.
Women's Health.

Other Authors:

Hartmann, Lynn C.
Loprinzi, Charles L.

Notes:

Includes index.

Contents:

Cancer Basics. When cancer strikes -- Understanding cancer -- Pt. 1. Breast cancer. An overview -- Making sense of risk statistics -- Preventing breast cancer -- The latest on screening -- Diagnosing breast cancer -- Precancerous conditions & noninvasive cancer -- Treating invasive breast cancer -- Breast reconstruction -- Special situations -- Follow-up & surveillance -- If the cancer comes back -- Treating advanced breast cancer -- Visual guide. Breast and cynecologic cancers -- Pt. 2. Gynecologic cancers. Ovarian cancer overview -- Diagnosing overian cancer -- Treating ovarian cancer -- Ovarian cancer recurrence -- Special cases -- Fallopian tube cancer -- Endometrial cancer overview -- Diagnosing endometrial cancer -- Treating endometrial cancer -- Endometrial cancer recurrence -- Uterine sarcomas --
Cervical cancer overview -- Diagnosing cervical cancer & precancerous changes -- Precancerous conditions & noninvasive cervical cancer -- Treating cervical cancer -- Cervical cancer recurrence -- Vaginal cancer -- Vulvar cancer -- Pt. 3. Living with cancer. Feelings & emotions -- Complementary & alternative therapies -- Coping with treatment -- Symptoms & conditions following treatment -- Making the transition to supportive care -- For partners.

Summary:

Explores breast and gynecologic cancers, providing information on risk factors, prevention strategies, early detection, and treatments, coupled with personal stories from women who have faced cancer.

ISBN:

9781893005334
189300533X

OCLC:

(OCoLC)56597387

LCCN:

2004104238

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