Cancer Dictionary by Ann D. Gross and Michael J. Sarg (2007, Perfect)

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PublisherFacts On File, Incorporated
ISBN-100816064121
ISBN-139780816064120
eBay Product ID (ePID)48698229

Product Key Features

Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School
Number of Pages400 Pages
Publication NameCancer Dictionary
LanguageEnglish
SubjectDiseases / Cancer, Oncology, General
Publication Year2007
TypeStudy Guide
Subject AreaHealth & Fitness, Medical
AuthorAnn D. Gross, Michael J. Sarg
FormatPerfect

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Item Height1 in
Item Weight30.9 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.3 in

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Edition Number3
Intended AudienceElementary/High School
LCCN2006-011135
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal616.99/4003
Edition DescriptionRevised edition,New Edition
SynopsisThe Cancer Dictionary, Third Edition offers a common-sense approach to one of the most widespread diseases in the United States. The goal of this work is to include every term or treatment that the non-medical reader is likely to encounter, and to provide in accessible language the information required to understand that term or concept. With more than 2,500 definitions and terms, this user-friendly guide covers the individual cancers--causes, incidence, symptoms, diagnosis, stages and treatments, diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, therapeutic drugs, types of radiation therapy, biological therapy, side effects, risk factors, carcinogens, prevention, support services, and organizations. Entries include breast cancer, bone marrow transplantation, laser therapy, pap smear, statin, tamoxifen, tumor, and many more. Also included are noteworthy Web sites of national organizations for cancer and AIDS, comprehensive cancer centers by state, clinical cancer centers by state, as well as a bibliography and an index., The Cancer Dictionary, Third Edition is a common-sense approach to one of the most wide-spread and dreaded diseases in the United States. The Cancer Dictionary, Third Edition is meant to provide the cancer patient and general public with easy access to areas of information that are often hard to locate, or when found, are hard for the layperson to understand., The Cancer Dictionary, Third Edition is a common-sense approach to one of the most wide-spread and dreaded diseases in the United States. ""The Cancer Dictionary, Third Edition"" is meant to provide the cancer patient and general public with easy access to areas of information that are often hard to locate, or when found, are hard for the layperson to understand. The goal of this work is to include every term or treatment that the non-medical reader is likely to encounter, as well as to provide in accessible language the information required to understand that term or concept. With more than 2,500 definitions and terms, ""The Cancer Dictionary, Third Edition"" provides a wealth of information within a user friendly format. Coverage includes the individual cancers - causes, incidence, symptoms, diagnosis, stages and treatments, diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, therapeutic drugs, types of radiation therapy, biological therapy, side effects, risk factors, carcinogens, prevention, support services, and organizations. Some typical entries include breast cancer, bone marrow transplantation, laser therapy, pap smear, statin, tamoxifen, and tumor. Also included are noteworthy Web sites of national organizations for cancer and AIDS, comprehensive cancer centers by state, and clinical cancer centers by state, as well as a bibliography and an index., A common-sense approach to one of the most wide-spread and dreaded diseases in the United States, this book provides coverage of the individual cancers - causes, incidence, symptoms, diagnosis, stages and treatments, diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, therapeutic drugs, types of radiation therapy, biological therapy, side effects, and more.
LC Classification NumberRC262.A39 2006

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