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Understanding Cancer : A Patient's Guide to Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment by C. Norman Coleman (2006, Hardcover, New Edition)

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Understanding Cancer : A Patient's Guide to Diagnosis, Prognosis, And Treatment, Hardcover by Coleman, C. Norman; Halperin, Edward C. (FRW), ISBN 0801884179, ISBN-13 9780801884177, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Provides information on topics such as cancer diagnosis, treatment, diagnostic tests, and research trials

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The greatest need of anyone with cancer is to understand the disease -- its diagnosis, treatment options, and the often devastating experience of having cancer. In Understanding Cancer, Dr. C. Norman Coleman explains how to gather information about treatments and how to interpret that information to make decisions. He helps the person with cancer ......

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Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN-10
0801884179
ISBN-13
9780801884177
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Author
C. Norman Coleman
Publication Name
Understanding Cancer : a Patient's Guide to Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Features
New Edition
Publication Year
2006
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
232 Pages

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8.5in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
14.4 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Rc236.C64
Edition Description
New Edition
Edition Number
2
Reviews
"A unique book that discusses the clinical aspects of cancer in a nonclinical fashion." -- Library Journal, reviewing a previous edition or volume, "This well written, up-to-date book is concise and easy to read and understand. Written in everyday language without being overly simplistic, the book provides clear explanations, examples, and practical advice that can serve as a framework for treatment decisions... 3 stars" -- Doody's Review Service, ""This well written, up-to-date book is concise and easy to read and understand. Written in everyday language without being overly simplistic, the book provides clear explanations, examples, and practical advice that can serve as a framework for treatment decisions... 3 stars"", Cancer patients who want to be fully informed participants in their own health care will find this a valuable handbook., "Well written and informative." -- Susan Walker, International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics, "This book is of tremendous value to any cancer patient and their family. It provides the knowledge they need to take an active role in their treatment." -- OncoLink, reviewing a previous edition or volume, This well written, up-to-date book is concise and easy to read and understand. Written in everyday language without being overly simplistic, the book provides clear explanations, examples, and practical advice that can serve as a framework for treatment decisions... 3 stars, "Cancer patients who want to be fully informed participants in their own health care will find this a valuable handbook." -- Publishers Weekly
Table of Content
Foreword by Edward C. Halperin, M.D.Foreword to the First Edition by Ellen L. StovallPrefaceIntroduction1. Diagnosis and Treatment: What You Can Expect2. Cancer: Where Does It Come From?3. Diagnostic Tests and Staging Studies: Gathering Information4. Making Decisions about Treatment: How Success Is Measured5. Weighing the Long-Term Risks and Benefits of Treatment6. Conventional Treatments: An Overview7. Molecular-Target Therapy8. Clincial Research Trials: What They're All About9. Clinical Case Studies: Four Patient StoriesAfterwordAppendixesA. Cancer Molecular BiologyB. Analyzing Cost-EffectivenessC. Performance Status Scoring SystemsD. Patient's ChecklistBibligraphyIndex
Copyright Date
2006
Target Audience
Trade
Topic
Diseases / Cancer, Oncology, Référence
Lccn
2005-033961
Dewey Decimal
616.99/4
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Health & Fitness, Medical

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