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- 2006012182 contributor B10420115.
- 2006012182 created "c2006.".
- 2006012182 date "2006".
- 2006012182 date "c2006.".
- 2006012182 dateCopyrighted "c2006.".
- 2006012182 description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
- 2006012182 description "pt. I. Introduction to cancer in women -- 1. What is cancer? -- 2. All about the female reproductive system -- 3. Obesity and cancer risk -- 4. Physical activity and cancer risk -- 5. Oral contraceptives and cancer risk -- 6. Menopausal hormone use : questions and answers about its effect on cancer risk -- 7. Diethylstilbestrol (DES) and the risk of cancer -- 8. Preventing cancer in women -- 8.1. Preventing breast cancer -- 8.2. Preventing cervical cancer -- 8.3. Preventing ovarian cancer -- 8.4. Preventing uterine cancer -- 8.5. Preventing colorectal cancer -- 8.6. Preventing lung cancer --".
- 2006012182 description "pt. II. Breast cancer -- 9. Understanding breast changes -- 10. How to do a breast self-exam -- 11. Screening mammograms : questions and answers -- 12. Questions and answers about digital versus film mammography -- 13. What are tumor markers and what do they tell us about breast cancer? -- 14. Questions and answers about early stage breast cancer -- 15. What you need to know about breast cancer -- 16. Breast cancer treatment and breast reconstruction -- 17. After breast cancer : what you need to know about your gynecological health --".
- 2006012182 description "pt. III. Gynecologic cancers and related conditions -- 18. Overview of gynecologic cancer -- 19. Screening for gynecologic cancers : pelvic examinations and pap tests -- 20. Understanding cervical changes -- 21. Benign cervical growths -- 21.1. Cervical polyps -- 21.2. Cervical dysplasia -- 22. What you need to know about cancer of the cervix -- 23. Human papillomaviruses (HPV) and cancer : questions and answers -- 24. Cancer of the fallopian tubes -- 25. Ovarian cysts -- 26. Ovarian low malignant potential tumors : a precancerous condition -- 27. What you need to know about ovarian cancer -- 28. Treatment of ovarian germ cell tumors -- 29. Treatment of ovarian epithelial cancer -- 30. Benign conditions of the uterus -- 30.1. Uterine fibroids -- 30.2. Endometriosis -- 30.3. Endometrial hyperplasia -- 31. What you need to know about cancer of the uterus -- 32. Uterine sarcoma : cancer of the uterine muscle -- 33. What is vaginal cancer? -- 34. Treatment of vaginal cancer -- 35. Cancer of the vulva --".
- 2006012182 description "pt. IV. Lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and thyroid cancer in women -- 36. Lung cancer in women -- 36.1. Lung cancer different for women -- 36.2. Facts and figures about lung cancer in women -- 36.3. Lung cancer rates in women have reached epidemic proportions -- 37. Screening for lung cancer -- 38. Diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer in women -- 39. Colorectal cancer screening : questions and answers -- 40. Colorectal cancer in women -- 41. Prevalence of and screening for thyroid cancer in women -- 41.1. Thyroid cancer : how many women are affected? -- 41.2. Thyroid self-exam : check your neck -- 42. What you need to know about thyroid cancer --".
- 2006012182 description "pt. IX. Additional help and information -- 77. Glossary of terms related to cancer in women -- 78. Information about the Family Leave and Medical Act -- 79. Directory of government and private resources for women with cancer and their families.".
- 2006012182 description "pt. V. Diagnosing and treating cancer in women -- 43. Imaging tests used to aid in cancer diagnosis -- 44. Taking tissue and fluid samples for cancer diagnosis -- 44.1. Biopsy basics for breast lumps or other changes -- 44.2. Dilation and curettage -- 45. Questions and answers about cancer staging -- 46. Overview of cancer treatment and concerns -- 47. Surgical techniques to treat cancer in women -- 47.1. Surgery choices for women with breast cancer -- 47.2. Hysterectomy -- 47.3. Cryosurgery in cancer treatment : questions and answers -- 48. Radiation therapy : questions and answers -- 49. Understanding chemotherapy treatment -- 50. Medicines used to treat cancer in women -- 50.1. Angiogenesis inhibitors -- 50.2. Herceptin : a drug that attacks cancer cells -- 50.3. A combination of Herceptin and chemotherapy improves survival in patients with early-stage breast cancer -- 50.4. Frequently asked questions about tamoxifen -- 50.5. Taxanes and platinum drugs in cancer treatment -- 51. Biological therapies for cancer -- 52. Laser treatments : how they help women with gynecologic cancers -- 53. Complementary and alternative therapies that may help cancer patients cope with side effects --".
- 2006012182 description "pt. VI. Fertility, pregnancy, and cancer in women -- 54. Breast cancer and fertility -- 55. Gynecologic cancers and fertility -- 56. Pregnancy issues and the risk of breast cancer -- 56.1. Abortion, miscarriage, and breast cancer risk -- 56.2. Breast cancer and pregnancy -- 57. Gestational trophoblastic tumors -- 58. Hodgkin lymphoma during pregnancy -- 59. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma during pregnancy --".
- 2006012182 description "pt. VII. Living with cancer -- 60. Getting medical care and support after cancer treatment -- 61. Dealing with fatigue during and after cancer treatment -- 62. Pain in cancer patients -- 63. Lymphedema : a common complication of breast cancer treatment -- 64. Nutrition and cancer treatment -- 65. Home care for cancer patients -- 66. Mental health and cancer -- 67. Sexuality and cancer -- 67.1. Factors affecting sexual function in people with cancer -- 67.2. Renewing intimacy and sexuality after gynecologic cancer -- 68. Talking to your children about your cancer -- 69. Menopause and cancer treatment --".
- 2006012182 description "pt. VIII. Recent research in women's cancer -- 70. Genetic testing for breast and associated gynecologic cancers -- 70.1. Facts about genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility -- 70.2. Task force recommends against routine testing for genetic risk of breast or ovarian cancer in the general population -- 71. Recent research in breast cancer -- 71.1. Large portion of late-stage breast cancers associated with absence of screening -- 71.2. Benefits and risks of tamoxifen are similar in African-American and white women -- 71.3. Molecular test can predict both the risk of breast cancer recurrence and who will benefit from chemotherapy -- 71.4. Preventive removal of both breasts reduces chance of breast cancer in women at elevated risk -- 72. Studying cervical cancer -- 72.1. Research regarding HPV and cervical cancer -- 72.2. High rates of cervical cancer indicate broader problems in access to care -- 73. Racial disparity in survival among patients with endometrial cancer -- 74. Long-term aspirin use reduces risk for colorectal cancer in women -- 75. Questions and answers about clinical trials -- 76. Benefits and risks of cancer clinical trials --".
- 2006012182 extent "xviii, 715 p. :".
- 2006012182 identifier "0780808673 (hardcover : alk. paper)".
- 2006012182 identifier "9780780808676".
- 2006012182 identifier 2006012182.html.
- 2006012182 isPartOf "Health reference series (Unnumbered)".
- 2006012182 isPartOf "Health reference series".
- 2006012182 issued "2006".
- 2006012182 issued "c2006.".
- 2006012182 language "eng".
- 2006012182 publisher "Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics,".
- 2006012182 subject "2006 K-760".
- 2006012182 subject "616.99/46 22".
- 2006012182 subject "Breast Neoplasms Resource Guides.".
- 2006012182 subject "Cancer in women Popular works.".
- 2006012182 subject "Generative organs, Female Popular works.".
- 2006012182 subject "Genital Neoplasms, Female Resource Guides.".
- 2006012182 subject "RC280.G5 C34 2006".
- 2006012182 subject "Risk Factors Resource Guides.".
- 2006012182 subject "WP 870 C217 2006".
- 2006012182 subject "Women's Health Resource Guides.".
- 2006012182 tableOfContents "pt. I. Introduction to cancer in women -- 1. What is cancer? -- 2. All about the female reproductive system -- 3. Obesity and cancer risk -- 4. Physical activity and cancer risk -- 5. Oral contraceptives and cancer risk -- 6. Menopausal hormone use : questions and answers about its effect on cancer risk -- 7. Diethylstilbestrol (DES) and the risk of cancer -- 8. Preventing cancer in women -- 8.1. Preventing breast cancer -- 8.2. Preventing cervical cancer -- 8.3. Preventing ovarian cancer -- 8.4. Preventing uterine cancer -- 8.5. Preventing colorectal cancer -- 8.6. Preventing lung cancer --".
- 2006012182 tableOfContents "pt. II. Breast cancer -- 9. Understanding breast changes -- 10. How to do a breast self-exam -- 11. Screening mammograms : questions and answers -- 12. Questions and answers about digital versus film mammography -- 13. What are tumor markers and what do they tell us about breast cancer? -- 14. Questions and answers about early stage breast cancer -- 15. What you need to know about breast cancer -- 16. Breast cancer treatment and breast reconstruction -- 17. After breast cancer : what you need to know about your gynecological health --".
- 2006012182 tableOfContents "pt. III. Gynecologic cancers and related conditions -- 18. Overview of gynecologic cancer -- 19. Screening for gynecologic cancers : pelvic examinations and pap tests -- 20. Understanding cervical changes -- 21. Benign cervical growths -- 21.1. Cervical polyps -- 21.2. Cervical dysplasia -- 22. What you need to know about cancer of the cervix -- 23. Human papillomaviruses (HPV) and cancer : questions and answers -- 24. Cancer of the fallopian tubes -- 25. Ovarian cysts -- 26. Ovarian low malignant potential tumors : a precancerous condition -- 27. What you need to know about ovarian cancer -- 28. Treatment of ovarian germ cell tumors -- 29. Treatment of ovarian epithelial cancer -- 30. Benign conditions of the uterus -- 30.1. Uterine fibroids -- 30.2. Endometriosis -- 30.3. Endometrial hyperplasia -- 31. What you need to know about cancer of the uterus -- 32. Uterine sarcoma : cancer of the uterine muscle -- 33. What is vaginal cancer? -- 34. Treatment of vaginal cancer -- 35. Cancer of the vulva --".
- 2006012182 tableOfContents "pt. IV. Lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and thyroid cancer in women -- 36. Lung cancer in women -- 36.1. Lung cancer different for women -- 36.2. Facts and figures about lung cancer in women -- 36.3. Lung cancer rates in women have reached epidemic proportions -- 37. Screening for lung cancer -- 38. Diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer in women -- 39. Colorectal cancer screening : questions and answers -- 40. Colorectal cancer in women -- 41. Prevalence of and screening for thyroid cancer in women -- 41.1. Thyroid cancer : how many women are affected? -- 41.2. Thyroid self-exam : check your neck -- 42. What you need to know about thyroid cancer --".
- 2006012182 tableOfContents "pt. IX. Additional help and information -- 77. Glossary of terms related to cancer in women -- 78. Information about the Family Leave and Medical Act -- 79. Directory of government and private resources for women with cancer and their families.".
- 2006012182 tableOfContents "pt. V. Diagnosing and treating cancer in women -- 43. Imaging tests used to aid in cancer diagnosis -- 44. Taking tissue and fluid samples for cancer diagnosis -- 44.1. Biopsy basics for breast lumps or other changes -- 44.2. Dilation and curettage -- 45. Questions and answers about cancer staging -- 46. Overview of cancer treatment and concerns -- 47. Surgical techniques to treat cancer in women -- 47.1. Surgery choices for women with breast cancer -- 47.2. Hysterectomy -- 47.3. Cryosurgery in cancer treatment : questions and answers -- 48. Radiation therapy : questions and answers -- 49. Understanding chemotherapy treatment -- 50. Medicines used to treat cancer in women -- 50.1. Angiogenesis inhibitors -- 50.2. Herceptin : a drug that attacks cancer cells -- 50.3. A combination of Herceptin and chemotherapy improves survival in patients with early-stage breast cancer -- 50.4. Frequently asked questions about tamoxifen -- 50.5. Taxanes and platinum drugs in cancer treatment -- 51. Biological therapies for cancer -- 52. Laser treatments : how they help women with gynecologic cancers -- 53. Complementary and alternative therapies that may help cancer patients cope with side effects --".
- 2006012182 tableOfContents "pt. VI. Fertility, pregnancy, and cancer in women -- 54. Breast cancer and fertility -- 55. Gynecologic cancers and fertility -- 56. Pregnancy issues and the risk of breast cancer -- 56.1. Abortion, miscarriage, and breast cancer risk -- 56.2. Breast cancer and pregnancy -- 57. Gestational trophoblastic tumors -- 58. Hodgkin lymphoma during pregnancy -- 59. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma during pregnancy --".
- 2006012182 tableOfContents "pt. VII. Living with cancer -- 60. Getting medical care and support after cancer treatment -- 61. Dealing with fatigue during and after cancer treatment -- 62. Pain in cancer patients -- 63. Lymphedema : a common complication of breast cancer treatment -- 64. Nutrition and cancer treatment -- 65. Home care for cancer patients -- 66. Mental health and cancer -- 67. Sexuality and cancer -- 67.1. Factors affecting sexual function in people with cancer -- 67.2. Renewing intimacy and sexuality after gynecologic cancer -- 68. Talking to your children about your cancer -- 69. Menopause and cancer treatment --".
- 2006012182 tableOfContents "pt. VIII. Recent research in women's cancer -- 70. Genetic testing for breast and associated gynecologic cancers -- 70.1. Facts about genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility -- 70.2. Task force recommends against routine testing for genetic risk of breast or ovarian cancer in the general population -- 71. Recent research in breast cancer -- 71.1. Large portion of late-stage breast cancers associated with absence of screening -- 71.2. Benefits and risks of tamoxifen are similar in African-American and white women -- 71.3. Molecular test can predict both the risk of breast cancer recurrence and who will benefit from chemotherapy -- 71.4. Preventive removal of both breasts reduces chance of breast cancer in women at elevated risk -- 72. Studying cervical cancer -- 72.1. Research regarding HPV and cervical cancer -- 72.2. High rates of cervical cancer indicate broader problems in access to care -- 73. Racial disparity in survival among patients with endometrial cancer -- 74. Long-term aspirin use reduces risk for colorectal cancer in women -- 75. Questions and answers about clinical trials -- 76. Benefits and risks of cancer clinical trials --".
- 2006012182 title "Cancer sourcebook for women : basic consumer health information about leading causes of cancer in women, featuring facts about gynecologic cancers and related concerns, such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, uterine sarcoma, vaginal cancer, vulva cancer, and common non-cancerous gynecologic conditions, in addition to facts about lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and thyroid cancer in women ; along with information about cancer risk factors, screening and prevention, treatment options, and tips on coping with life after cancer treatment ... / edited by Amy L. Sutton.".
- 2006012182 type "text".