Download or read book A Breast Cancer Alphabet written by Madhulika Sikka and published by Crown. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A definitive and approachable guide to life during, and after, breast cancer The biggest risk factor for breast cancer is simply being a woman. Madhulika Sikka's A Breast Cancer Alphabet offers a new way to live with and plan past the hardest diagnosis that most women will ever receive: a personal, practical, and deeply informative look at the road from diagnosis to treatment and beyond. What Madhulika Sikka didn't foresee when initially diagnosed, and what this book brings to life so vividly, are the unexpected and minute challenges that make navigating the world of breast cancer all the trickier. A Breast Cancer Alphabet is an inspired reaction to what started as a personal predicament. This A-Z guide to living with breast cancer goes where so many fear to tread: sex (S is for Sex - really?), sentimentality (J is for Journey - it's a cliché we need to dispense with), hair (H is for Hair - yes, you can make a federal case of it) and work (Q is for Quitting - there'll be days when you feel like it). She draws an easy-to-follow, and quite memorable, map of her travels from breast cancer neophyte to seasoned veteran. As a prominent news executive, Madhulika had access to the most cutting edge data on the disease's reach and impact. At the same time, she craved the community of frank talk and personal insight that we rely on in life's toughest moments. This wonderfully inventive book navigates the world of science and story, bringing readers into Madhulika's mind and experience in a way that demystifies breast cancer and offers new hope for those living with it.
Download or read book Cancer from a to Z written by MD Facs Edward H. Laughlin and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for those seeking information about cancer , who are confused by the technical language written for health professionals, in libraries and on the internet. This work by a surgical oncologist presents to the layperson a concise, objective, and easily understood authoritative guide to the prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and outlook of maligant disease in adults and children A highlight of this work is detailed information about the almost 100 national support services available free of charge to cancer patients and their familes.
Download or read book Cancer Caregiving A to Z written by American Cancer Society and published by American Cancer Society. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The role of caregiver in cancer care has expanded tremendously in recent years. People with cancer are living longer, and many cancer treatments once done in a hospital are now performed in an outpatient setting. In addition, hospital patients may be discharged early, often while they still are experiencing pain, discomfort, or other side effects from treatment. Caregivers at home suddenly have to perform tasks traditionally done by nurses, such as administering medications, monitoring symptoms, and hooking up intravenous antibiotics. Yet they have no formal training for the job. Whether the caregiver is a spouse, partner, adult child, or friend, this person fills an exceptional role--one the requires compassion and strength, as well as knowledge about health care issues. Cancer Caregiving A to Z was written by experts at the American Cancer Society to provide caregivers the knowledge they need to make the right decisions for loved ones who are recovering from cancer and the effects of cancer treatments"--Page 4 of cover.
Download or read book Take Control of Your Cancer Risk written by John Whyte, MD, MPH and published by Harper Horizon. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Something everyone has the power to do is reduce your cancer risk, and this book will show you just how easy it is to do it. Each year, over a million people in the United States alone hear the words no one ever wants to hear: You have cancer. But what if there was a way for fewer people to hear these words? One of the biggest myths regarding cancer is that it’s mostly genetic - meaning that you have no control over whether you get it. While genetics do have an impact, the truth is that your lifestyle and environment play the major role. Physician and Chief Medical Offer of WebMD John Whyte, MD, MPH, shares straightforward information and equips you with strategies to help you on a journey to better health. In Take Control of Your Cancer Risk, Dr. Whyte provides helpful tips including: assessing your cancer risk knowing which screenings you need, and when learning the role food, exercise, and sleep play understanding the relationship between stress and cancer Take Control of Your Cancer Risk is filled with practical advice that empowers you to really take control of our health.
Download or read book Z and the Cancer Meanie written by Hillary St. Pierre-ford and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Z is fun and friendly. He loves to spend time with his mom, his dad, and his friends. But Z's mom is sick. She has cancer. And Cancer is a Big Meanie! Come and meet Z and learn more about cancer- what it is, what it does, and how to still have fun.
Download or read book Cancer Manual written by Irish Cancer Society and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease written by United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon General and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report considers the biological and behavioral mechanisms that may underlie the pathogenicity of tobacco smoke. Many Surgeon General's reports have considered research findings on mechanisms in assessing the biological plausibility of associations observed in epidemiologic studies. Mechanisms of disease are important because they may provide plausibility, which is one of the guideline criteria for assessing evidence on causation. This report specifically reviews the evidence on the potential mechanisms by which smoking causes diseases and considers whether a mechanism is likely to be operative in the production of human disease by tobacco smoke. This evidence is relevant to understanding how smoking causes disease, to identifying those who may be particularly susceptible, and to assessing the potential risks of tobacco products.
Download or read book Concise Clinical Oncology written by Clive Peedell and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancer will affect at least one in three of the population. CONCISE CLINICAL ONCOLOGY gives an accurate, reader-friendly overview of the modern management of cancer in the UK. The book contains appendices with information on radiation tolerance of normal tissues, an a-z of commonly used chemotherapy drugs, useful cancer-related websites, and definitions of performance status. Part One introduces the challenge that the cancer problem poses to the NHS, and then goes on to describe the general principles of modern oncology, including basic cancer biology, pathology, surgery, radiotherapy, systemic therapy, radiology, palliative care, clinical trials and screening.Part Two is an A-Z of chapters on individual cancers. Each chapter contains sections on background information (including epidemiology, pathology and prognosis), presentation, diagnosis and staging, management, future perspectives and problems in advanced disease (related to the specific cancer type).Part Three concentrates on more general complications in cancer and the main oncology emergencies.
Download or read book The pH Miracle written by Robert O. Young and published by Grand Central Life & Style. This book was released on 2008-11-16 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forget counting calories, fat grams, and cholesterol. Forget blood pressure, blood sugar, and hormone levels. The single most important health measurement is the pH level in your blood. Now, The pH Miracle unlocks the surprisingly crucial role pH balance plays in weight loss. How acidic or alkaline your blood is (pH levels) directly affects your health and is controlled by diet. For example, if the blood becomes overly acidic from eating too much of the wrong kinds of food -- wheat, bananas, meats, and cheese -- it can lead to weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and more. The Youngs' program includes over 50 recipes and explains which foods to eat, which to avoid, and which supplements can help on the way towards optimal health and weight loss. In just weeks, readers will find they have more energy and a stronger immune system, and will have shed pounds and inches.
Download or read book Speak Slow I ve Had Chemo An A Z Guide to Surviving Breast Cancer written by Susan LeBlanc and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2013-07-22 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An alphabet Patient Handbook utilized for the "need to knows" of breast cancer in a colorful presentation utilizing bold messages and clip art for visual imagery and healing. It addresses the psychosocial aspects a woman encounters in her life crisis with breast cancer. Serious take action issues as fertility that must be addressed before medical treatment are critical before a treatment plan is in place! 1 This material is presented patient to patient in a less medicinal way to create medical awareness. 2 Discuss the "unmentionables" as sexuality, chemo brain, lymphedema, hair loss, fertility, etc providing solutions to improve body image and increase self esteem. 3 Promote healing to overcome adversities A wonderful patient handbook to be utilized with simplified messages by a survivor with a bold message! "Speak Slow I've had Chemo" An A - Z Guide to Surviving Breast Cancer makes a wonderful medical setting book, gift for a patient, caregiver, or used for education for nursing students and other med students, survivor groups, gynecology, etc
Download or read book The A to Z of Breast Cancer written by Carol Turkington and published by . This book was released on 2006-03-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An A-to-Z reference to one of the most common types of cancer. Current statistics show that one out of nine women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. It is important that students, adults, and professionals alike possess a thorough understanding of this all-too-common disease. The positive effects of prevention and early detection are well-known, making the awareness and understanding of signs, symptoms, causes, tests, and other factors essential. In The A to Z of Breast Cancer, more than 500 detailed entries discuss breast cancer in men and women, including statistics, prevention, symptoms, causes, treatments, and much more. The A to Z of Breast Cancer also provides an in-depth look at the diagnostic processes associated with breast cancer, as well as relevant health information, current drugs and procedures, warning signs, breakthrough research, and more to better help those affected by the disease. Appendixes offer listings of organizations and associations, sources for further reading, and additional useful information to help breast cancer patients and those close to them gain a broader understanding of the disease. This title also features a foreword by a qualified oncologist/expert coauthor to help introduce this topic to the reader in an informative and helpful manner. Topics covered include: Breast implants Chemotherapy Contraception use and risk of breast cancer Familial breast cancer Genetic testing Hormone therapy Mammography Nutrition and cancer treatment Reconstructive surgery and more.
Download or read book Infections Causing Human Cancer written by Harald zur Hausen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-09-24 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infections must be thought as one of the most important, if not the most important, risk factors for cancer development in humans. Approximately 15-20% of all cases of cancer around the world are caused by viruses. The establishment of a causal relationship between the presence of specific infective agents and certain types of human cancer represents a key step in the development of novel therapeutic and preventive strategies. In this book, Professor zur Hausen (Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine 2008) provides a thorough and comprehensive overview on carcinogenic infective agents -- viruses, bacteria, parasites and protozoons -- as well as their corresponding transforming capacities and mechanisms. The result is an invaluable and instructive reference for all oncologists, microbiologists and molecular biologists working in the area of infections and cancer. The author was among the first scientists to reveal the cervical cancer-inducing mechanisms of human papilloma viruses and isolated HPV16 and HPV18, and, as early as 1976, published the hypothesis that wart viruses play a role in the development of this type of cancer.
Download or read book Tumor Suppressor Par 4 written by Vivek M. Rangnekar and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-01-01 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Par-4 is a naturally occurring tumor suppressor. Studies have indicated that overexpression of Par-4 selectively induces apoptosis in cancer cells while leaving normal, health, cells unaffected. Mechanisms contributing to this cancer-selective action of Par-4 have been associated with PKA activation of intracellular Par-4 in cancer cells or GRP78 expression primarily on the surface of cancer cells. On the other hand, endogenous Par-4 sensitizes cells to the action of a broad range of apoptotic inducers acting via the extrinsic and intrinsic pathways. A number of binding partners of Par-4 have been identified and shown to regulate Par-4 function in cancer and other diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and major depression. Recent studies have recognized a number of natural products, dietary supplements, synthetic molecules and FDA-approved drugs that induce the secretion of Par-4 protein to cause apoptosis in primary or metastatic tumors, one of which is in clinical trials. More than 50 different laboratories worldwide are involved in Par-4 based research of this unique protein that has progressed from the bench to clinical trials. This second, companion volume will provide a comprehensive overview of Par-4’s role in cancer and other diseases. Chapters are written by leading researchers, and will be useful for a broad audience across the scientific community, particularly students and trainees, who are the next generation of scientists and clinicians to participate in new studies and discoveries on Par-4.
Download or read book Nutrition and Cancer written by Sandra Goodman and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Metaphor Cancer and the End of Life written by Elena Semino and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the methodology, findings and implications of a large-scale corpus-based study of the metaphors used to talk about cancer and the end of life (including care at the end of life) in the UK. It focuses on metaphor as a central linguistic and cognitive tool that is frequently used to talk and think about sensitive and subjective experiences, such as illness, emotions, death, and dying, and that can both help and hinder communication and well-being, depending on how it is used. The book centers on a combination of qualitative analyses and innovative corpus linguistic methods. This methodological assemblage was applied to the systematic study of the metaphors used in a 1.5-million-word corpus. The corpus consists of interviews with, and online forum posts written by, members of three stakeholder groups, namely: patients diagnosed with advanced cancer; unpaid carers looking after a relative with a diagnosis of advanced cancer; and healthcare professionals. The book presents a range of qualitative and quantitative findings that have implications for: metaphor theory and analysis; corpus linguistic and computational approaches to metaphor; and training and practice in cancer care and hospice, palliative and end-of-life care.
Download or read book The Cancer Dictionary written by Roberta Altman and published by Facts on File. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Co-authored by a former cancer patient and an Associate Chief Oncologist, this A-to-Z reference provides the clear and concise information that cancer patients and their families need.
Download or read book Chemotherapy Cakes and Cancer written by Megan Blunt and published by . This book was released on 2006* with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book written for children about what it's like to have cancer and be in the hospital, and how to handle it. Includes cancer survivor Megan's best tips for surviving the long hospital stays and keeping positive, and explanations of "need-to-know medical terms" in simple, straight-forward language.
