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Contents:; 1: Epidemiology; 2: Young Age and Breast Cancer Biology; 3: Imaging to Improve Diagnosis of Breast Cancer in Young Women; 4: Establishing a Program for Young Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer; 5: Locoregional Management of Hereditary Breast Cancer; 6: Systemic Therapies of Young Breas…
"This is the first book to be devoted exclusively to rare tumors in children and adolescents. The completely revised and updated second edition reflects the significant progress that has been accomplished as a result of intensified international networking, deeper implementation of novel diagnostic…
Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) may affect nearly half of all cancer survivors and can persist for years after completing cancer treatment. Memory and Attention Adaptation Training (MAAT) is a cognitive-behavioral therapy offering evidence-based, nonpharmacological treatment of this comm…
"This book is a valuable source for oncologists and all other physicians dealing with cancer survivors. It provides detailed information on the evidence-based benefits and forms of intervention, with contributions by a highly prestigious and well recognized panel of experts. Chapters deal with all…
"This book highlights up-to-date and novel information with clinical aspects regarding breast cancer. It covers aspects ranging from epidemiology, biology, and molecular classification to currently available and potentially new therapeutic options for breast cancer. It highlights insights into brea…
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Contents:; Part I: Colorectal cancer. Epidemiology of colorectal cancer -- Diagnosis and staging of colorectal cancer -- Molecular diagnostic guidelines for colorectal cancer -- How I treat early-stage colon cancer through surgery -- How I treat early-stage colon cancer with adjuvant therapy: who a…
This book provides a contemporary and comprehensive examination of cancer in everyday life, drawing on qualitative research with people living with cancer, their family members, and health professionals. It explores the evolving and enduring affects of cancer for individuals, families and communiti…
Contents:; Trends in Head and Neck Cancer -- Treatment-Related Patient Outcomes for Head and Neck Cancer -- Quality of Life Implications in Head and Neck Cancer-- Mental Health in Head and Neck Cancer -- Disfigurement -- Impact of Communication and Swallowing Dysfunction -- The Impact of Nutrition …
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"This comprehensive book provides an overview of cancer therapeutics and covers different innovative treatment approaches for cancer. The initial chapter gives a detailed overview on cancer progression and disease diagnostics. The following chapters focus on different cancer treatment approaches, s…
Contents:; Historical Evolution of the Role of Nutrition in Cancer -- Cancer Metabolism and Nutrition -- Precision Oncology and Nutrition -- Phytonutrients and Cancer -- Nutrition and Immune Function -- Personalized Nutrition and Cancer -- Epidemiology of Nutrition, Diet, and Cancer Risk -- Oxidant…