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Cancer sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124995
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2021. 9th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Provides updated information about common types of cancer affecting the head, neck, central nervous system, endocrine system, lungs, digestive and urinary tracts, blood cells, immune system, skin, bones, and other body systems. It explains how people can reduce their risk of cancer by adopting a he…
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Alternate Title
Cancer sourcebook
Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
9th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2021
Series
Health reference series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms
Risk Factors
Neoplasm Metastasis
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Abstract
Provides updated information about common types of cancer affecting the head, neck, central nervous system, endocrine system, lungs, digestive and urinary tracts, blood cells, immune system, skin, bones, and other body systems. It explains how people can reduce their risk of cancer by adopting a healthy lifestyle, addressing issues related to cancer risk, and taking advantage of screening exams. Various treatment choices, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, bone marrow transplantation, and biological therapies ? are discussed, and facts are provided about cancer clinical trials and other ongoing research. And also it talks about life after cancer treatment and healthy food choices. The book concludes with a glossary of related terms, a directory of national cancer organizations, and suggestions for finding community-based resources. - Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9780780819191
9780780819207
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6710138&query=cancer%20sourcebook
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Breast cancer sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124519
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2016. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Breast cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the prevalence, risk factors, and symptoms of breast cancer, including ductal and lobular carcinoma in situ, invasive carcinoma, inflammatory breast cancer, and breast cancer in men and pregnant women : along with facts about benign…
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Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2016
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
Abstract
Breast cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the prevalence, risk factors, and symptoms of breast cancer, including ductal and lobular carcinoma in situ, invasive carcinoma, inflammatory breast cancer, and breast cancer in men and pregnant women : along with facts about benign breast changes, breast cancer screening and diagnostic tests, treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormonal and biologic therapies, tips on managing treatment side effects and living with breast cancer; a glossary of terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information
Table of contents:
Part I Introduction to Breast Cancer -- Part II Types of Breast Cancer -- Part III Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Prevention of Breast Cancer -- Part IV Screening, Diagnosis, and Stages of Breast Cancer -- Part V Breast Cancer Treatments -- Part VI Managing Side Effects and Complications of Breast Cancer Treatment -- Part VII Living with Breast Cancer -- Part VIII Breast Cancer Research and Clinical Trials -- Part IX Additional Help and Information.
ISBN
9780780816886
9780780816879
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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Breast cancer sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124520
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2019. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Breast cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the prevalence, risk factors, and symptoms of breast cancer, including ductal and lobular carcinoma in situ, invasive carcinoma, inflammatory breast cancer, and breast cancer in men and pregnant women : along with facts about benign…
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Editor
Williams, Angela L.
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2019
Series
Health reference series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
Abstract
Breast cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the prevalence, risk factors, and symptoms of breast cancer, including ductal and lobular carcinoma in situ, invasive carcinoma, inflammatory breast cancer, and breast cancer in men and pregnant women : along with facts about benign breast changes, breast cancer screening and diagnostic tests, treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormonal and biologic therapies, tips on managing treatment side effects and living with breast cancer; a glossary of terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information
Table of contents:
Part I Introduction to Breast Cancer -- Part II Types of Breast Cancer -- Part III Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Prevention of Breast Cancer -- Part IV Screening, Diagnosis, and Stages of Breast Cancer -- Part V Breast Cancer Treatments -- Part VI Managing Side Effects and Complications of Breast Cancer Treatment -- Part VII Living with Breast Cancer -- Part VIII Breast Cancer Research and Clinical Trials -- Part IX Additional Help and Information.
ISBN
9780780816886
9780780816879
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5788272
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Breast cancer sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120549
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2016. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Breast cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the prevalence, risk factors, and symptoms of breast cancer, including ductal and lobular carcinoma in situ, invasive carcinoma, inflammatory breast cancer, and breast cancer in men and pregnant women : along with facts about benign…
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Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2016
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
Abstract
Breast cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the prevalence, risk factors, and symptoms of breast cancer, including ductal and lobular carcinoma in situ, invasive carcinoma, inflammatory breast cancer, and breast cancer in men and pregnant women : along with facts about benign breast changes, breast cancer screening and diagnostic tests, treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormonal and biologic therapies, tips on managing treatment side effects and living with breast cancer; a glossary of terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information
Table of contents:
Part I Introduction to Breast Cancer -- Part II Types of Breast Cancer -- Part III Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Prevention of Breast Cancer -- Part IV Screening, Diagnosis, and Stages of Breast Cancer -- Part V Breast Cancer Treatments -- Part VI Managing Side Effects and Complications of Breast Cancer Treatment -- Part VII Living with Breast Cancer -- Part VIII Breast Cancer Research and Clinical Trials -- Part IX Additional Help and Information.
ISBN
9780780814622
9780780814615
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1229103
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