Download or read book The Definitive Guide to Melanoma written by Lowndes Harrison and published by . This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The reassuring tone and clear explanations in this medical handbook provide valuable information to patients and family members struggling to understand a diagnosis of melanoma. Each year, more than 50,000 people in the U.S. learn that they have melanoma, and many of them are either young or elderly. This guide fills the information gap that develops between the initial diagnosis in the doctor's office and the treatment that follows. In easily understood layman's terms, a practicing oncologist explains the causes and symptoms of the disease, and provides extensive information on management and treatment of this most lethal form of skin cancer.
Download or read book Beating Melanoma written by Steven Q. Wang and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Steven Q. Wang, a world-renowned skin cancer expert, provides an essential guide for people with melanoma and their families. The book’s unique, practical format approaches the disease in two phases, just as people with melanoma need to do. First comes a step-by-step guide for what Dr. Wang calls the "mad rush" phase—an intense and stressful period from diagnosis to completing initial treatment. Dr. Wang's calm guidance helps readers through this critical time, using an easy to understand plan for ensuring optimal treatment and survival outcomes. Once the mad rush phase is over, the "marathon phase" begins—life resumes its normal shape but with lingering concerns about new melanoma and metastases. Here Dr. Wang addresses common questions about prevention and prognosis. Beating Melanoma offers current research in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of melanoma; photographs of different kinds of skin cancers; and a readable narrative that demystifies everything from the pathology report to the stages of cancer. The only book to outline detailed instructions for melanoma patients at all stages of their disease, it is a guide that people with melanoma will turn to with confidence.
Download or read book The Melanoma Book written by Howard L. Kaufman and published by Gotham. This book was released on 2005 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief but thorough discussion of the cancer known as melanoma includes research on prevention and treatment.
Download or read book The Definitive Guide to Cancer 3rd Edition written by Lise N. Alschuler and published by Celestial Arts. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide delivers informed hope along with effective tools for reclaiming your vitality in the midst of cancer treatment, healing, and recovery. When you or a loved one is faced with a cancer diagnosis, the need for accurate and trusted medical information becomes urgent. Naturopathic physician Lise N. Alschuler and medical journalist Karolyn A. Gazella present an overview of what cancer is, its causes and preventative strategies, an in-depth approach to integrative treatment options, descriptions of key body functions, and discussions of more than twenty specific cancers. The Definitive Guide to Cancer, now in its third edition, encourages you to take an integrative approach that embraces both alternative and conventional therapies across the spectrum of cancer prevention, treatment, and healing.
Download or read book Beating Melanoma written by Steven Q. Wang and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Steven Q. Wang, a world-renowned skin cancer expert, provides an essential guide for people with melanoma and their families. The book’s unique, practical format approaches the disease in two phases, just as people with melanoma need to do. First comes a step-by-step guide for what Dr. Wang calls the "mad rush" phase—an intense and stressful period from diagnosis to completing initial treatment. Dr. Wang's calm guidance helps readers through this critical time, using an easy to understand plan for ensuring optimal treatment and survival outcomes. Once the mad rush phase is over, the "marathon phase" begins—life resumes its normal shape but with lingering concerns about new melanoma and metastases. Here Dr. Wang addresses common questions about prevention and prognosis. Beating Melanoma offers current research in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of melanoma; photographs of different kinds of skin cancers; and a readable narrative that demystifies everything from the pathology report to the stages of cancer. The only book to outline detailed instructions for melanoma patients at all stages of their disease, it is a guide that people with melanoma will turn to with confidence.
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Download or read book Cutaneous Melanoma written by Giuseppe Argenziano and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cutaneous Melanoma: A Pocket Guide for Diagnosis and Management serves as an easy-to-consult, short, and schematic reference providing guidelines for diagnosing and managing melanoma in the context of various clinical scenarios. In the daily routine of a busy clinician, there is a need for schematic reference tools that allow quick consultation for immediate decisions. Melanoma is a deadly disease that should be promptly managed following precise and evidence-based guidelines. The guide contains many schematics and figures, vastly outnumbering the pages dedicated to text. This guide follows the sequence of a real clinical setting, going from the first screening visit to the final stages of terminal patients. - Provides a quick-access resource for diagnosis and treatment of melanoma patients at all stages - Includes succinct guidelines, schematics, and figures for busy clinicians - Concludes with a section addressing special clinical situations, including melanoma in pregnancy, pediatric melanoma, familial melanoma and MPM, atypical Spitz tumor, occult primary melanoma, and the histopathologic gray zone
Download or read book Win the Fight written by Deepak Narayan and published by Lynfit Nutrition. This book was released on 2015-07-13 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Win the Fight: Stomp Out Melanoma is an all-encompassing book that covers everything from melanoma skin cancer risk factors and diagnosis procedures to living well after treatment. With greater public awareness, early detection of melanoma skin cancer is on the rise while mortality rates are declining. This medical guide emphasizes that all patients should be well-informed decision-makers in their own treatment. It is updated with the latest patient treatment guidelines along with an advanced dictionary of cancer-related terms and critical questions to ask your health-care administrator Melanoma Specialist, Dr. Deepak Narayan, a renowned skin cancer expert and Surgical Oncologist, joined forces with Fitness and Metabolic Expert, spiritual mentor, and award-winning author Lisa Lynn to provide patients and their families with everything they need to know to Stomp Out Melanoma and Win the Fight against this deadly disease. Lynn's perspective as a former melanoma patient offers the unique perspective of both survivor and thriver. This book also offers insight into the emotional issues that directly affect treatment success and provides the healthy steps needed to win this battle, while staying healthy for life physically, mentally, and spiritually. The practical format approaches the disease in phases, making it easier for melanoma patients to comprehend. It starts with a step-by-step process that Dr. Narayan refers to the "you just found out phase." This is the most stressful and intense phase that ranges from the diagnosis to initial treatment. Dr. Narayan's peaceful "keep it simple" approach helps patients and readers through this intense, critical time, with an easy-to-understand plan to help maximize cancer treatment with holistic nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction. Win the Fight does not stop there, however. After the initial phase is over the "real life, ongoing phase" begins. Life resumes its normal pace but, as most patients will admit, there is nothing normal about life anymore. They would all admit to living life with fears and lingering concerns about a new melanoma popping up, as well as metastasis. Both Dr. Narayan and Lynn address the common questions and fears while emphasizing that prevention is the ultimate cure. Win the Fight is a must-have guide for real people who are afflicted with any disease that affects the quality of life. More importantly, it brings hope to patients, families and caregivers. It offers a road map that leads to both surviving and thriving.
Download or read book Pocket Guide to Malignant Melanoma written by John Buchan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ability to diagnose melanomas and ensure that they are properly and swiftly treated can save lives. The latter part of this century has witnessed a rise in the incidence of this life-threatening form of skin cancer, which is linked to sun exposure. Public health campaigns have begun to raise awareness of the problem and people are now seeking medical advice about pigmented lesions. The reader is guided through the diagnosis and differential diagnosis with the aid of full color photographs, and there is a guide to interpreting the pathology report.
Download or read book Skin Cancer Uncovered A Comprehensive Guide to Melanoma and Beyond written by Dr. Spineanu Eugenia and published by Dr. Spineanu Eugenia. This book was released on 2024-02-25 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the intricate world of skin cancer with 'Skin Cancer Uncovered: A Comprehensive Guide to Melanoma and Beyond.' This meticulously crafted treatise delves deep into the realm of dermatology, offering an in-depth understanding of skin neoplasms, risk factors, clinical presentations, and cutting-edge treatments. Whether you're a medical professional seeking to enhance your knowledge or a concerned individual looking to safeguard your skin health, this book is your definitive resource. Discover the latest research on melanoma and other malignant skin neoplasms, their epidemiology, and the crucial risk factors that predispose individuals to these conditions. Unearth the underlying pathogenesis and etiology, unraveling the molecular and genetic intricacies that drive skin cancer's development. With detailed insights into histopathological features, molecular mechanisms, and immune responses, 'Skin Cancer Uncovered' provides a comprehensive view of skin cancer, empowering you to distinguish between various neoplasms and assess their prognosis. Navigate the complexities of diagnosis through clinical evaluation, dermoscopy, and molecular testing. Explore advanced imaging modalities and sentinel lymph node biopsy techniques that aid in precise staging and grading. Stay updated on emerging therapeutic strategies, including immunotherapy and targeted therapies, while also understanding the importance of palliative care in the journey. With a holistic approach, this treatise delves into the psychological, emotional, and social aspects of skin cancer, offering insights into patient support, survivorship care, and end-of-life considerations. Empower yourself with the knowledge of patient rights and advocacy, ensuring compassionate and dignified end-of-life care. 'Skin Cancer Uncovered' is your gateway to comprehensive, up-to-date information on skin cancer, meticulously designed to enrich your understanding, guide your practice, and enhance your skin health. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey through the world of skin neoplasms, armed with knowledge that can make a difference.
Download or read book Handbook of Cutaneous Melanoma written by Dirk Schadendorf and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-12 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Cutaneous Melanoma is a concise review, which discusses epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis and staging, and current and emerging treatments for local and metastatic disease. The Handbook is heavily illustrated with diagnostic guides and treatment algorithms from Dr Schadendorf (which are supported by national and international guidelines), as well as numerous images from his practice to support the text. Busy healthcare professionals who want a quick review of diagnostic and staging guidelines as well as a summary of current therapies for cutaneous melanoma will benefit from this succinct guide.
Download or read book Skin Cancer A Comprehensive Guide written by Keyvan Nouri and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2023-02-17 with total page 923 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most up-to-date information on the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers The high prevalence of skin cancer makes it crucial that physicians adequately understand the disease and its treatment. Skin Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide provides the vital tools needed to successfully detect and treat this illness–improving patient wellness and survival. Covering the full spectrum of skin cancers, the book provides essential information on diagnosis and treatment options. The text opens with an incisive discussion of both normal and aging skin and the incidences and causes of skin cancer, and is followed by descriptions of the various types of skin cancer and important benign tumors, and the dermatological manifestation of internal malignancy. Skin Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide covers all the topics most important to clinicians and students, including the use of lasers and optical coherence tomography in skin cancer diagnosis, Mohs micrographic surgery, Hyper IgE and hypereosinophilic syndromes, and confocal laser scanning microscopy. Features: Summaries and clinical pearls for each chapter Patient education points Case studies Color illustrations Treatment procedures for various patient populations, including children and pregnant women Information on skin cancer vaccines and chemo-prevention of cancer Coverage of: -Basal and Squamous Cell Carcinoma -Malignant Melanoma -Cutaneous Lymphoma and Leukemias -Sarcomas-Sweat Gland Tumors -Vascular Tumors of the Skin -Eyelid, Oral, and Genital Cancers -Paget’s disease -HPV Associated Skin Cancers -Skin Cancer in Transplant and HIV Patients -Non-Melanoma and Melanoma Skin Cancers
Download or read book Melanoma written by Adam I. Riker and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-06-06 with total page 653 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text serves as a very useful clinical guide and realistic approach to the clinical management of melanoma. Primary care physicians, specialists from varying areas of medical practice and numerous other healthcare providers will find this text to be quite useful as a standard daily reference and use in the office setting. It provides a clear and concise source of information in order to make real-life, evidence-based decisions for all aspects of management for cutaneous melanoma. This book also provides the latest breakthroughs in melanoma research, ranging from recent discoveries in genomics and epigenetics, to newly identified genes that have been selectively targeted for the development of a personalized approach to treatment. All chapters are written by specialists and true experts within their respective fields, incorporating the latest scientific, clinical and evidence-based medicine for melanoma (and non-melanoma skin cancers). This up-to-date information can be easily applied and translated to the clinical setting for the melanoma patient.
Download or read book Beating Melanoma written by Steven Q. Wang and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2024-05-21 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now completely updated! The essential guide for people with melanoma. In Beating Melanoma, world-renowned skin cancer expert Dr. Steven Q. Wang provides an indispensable guide for those diagnosed with melanoma. Now in its second edition and completely revised, this practical guide offers up-to-date research on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of melanoma, and a readable narrative that demystifies everything from the pathology report to the stages of cancer. This new edition features updated information on new immunotherapies and targeted therapies, as well as access to online interviews with more than 25 leading melanoma experts from fields including dermatology, medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, dermatopathology, and genetics. Beating Melanoma approaches the disease in two phases. First, Dr. Wang lays out a step-by-step guide for approaching the "mad rush" phase—an intense and stressful period from diagnosis to completing initial treatment. Dr. Wang's calm guidance helps readers through this critical time with an easy-to-understand plan for ensuring optimal treatment and survival outcomes. Once the mad rush phase is over, the "marathon phase" begins—life resumes its normal shape but with lingering concerns about new melanoma and metastases. Here Dr. Wang addresses common questions about prevention and prognosis. This guide is a thorough, comforting, and informative book for melanoma patients and their families.
Download or read book Understanding Melanoma written by Jenny Mothoneos and published by . This book was released on 2023-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide has information on the diagnosis and treatment of melanoma, a type of skin cancer. It also lists available support services.
Download or read book After Cancer Care written by Gerald Lemole and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the intense experience and range of emotion that comes with surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy (or all three), cancer patients often find themselves with little or no guidance when it comes to their health post-treatment. After Cancer Care is the much-needed authoritative, approachable guide that fills this gap. It includes information on how to maintain physical health—with chapters on epigenetics, nutrition, and exercise—as well as emotional health through stress management techniques. The cutting-edge and growingly popular science of Epigenetics has shown that you are not stuck with your genetic history: your choices in diet, exercise, and even relationships can help determine whether or not your genes promote cancer, and therefore determine your propensity for relapse. Your lifestyle has an effect on the most common types of cancer including breast cancer, prostate cancer, melanoma, endometrial cancer, colon cancer, bladder cancer, and lymphoma. The doctors present easy-to-incorporate lifestyle changes to help you “turn on” hundreds of genes that fight cancer, and “turn off” the ones that encourage cancer, while recommending lifestyle plans to address each type. In addition, they share 34 healthy recipes and tips on staying active and exercising, detoxifying your house and environment, and taking supplements to help prevent relapse. With more than three decades of post-cancer-care experience, Drs. Lemole, Mehta, and McKee break down the science into palatable, practical takeaways so that you can drastically improve your quality of life and enjoy many years of cancer-free serenity.
Download or read book Total Skin written by David J. Leffell and published by Hyperion Books. This book was released on 2000-05-17 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Our Bodies, Ourselves did for womens health, this complete reference guide by a highly respected dermatologist will do for skin. Written for adults of all ages and races, Total Skin offers information on the latest medical research, answers to commonly asked questions, and to questions you never thought you would need to ask. In addition, Dr. Leffell offers innovative action steps for targeted care, and includes interesting and informative sidebars. Total Skin promises to be the only general reference book by one of the countrys most highly respected dermatologists to go beyond beauty tips and miracle fixes. Accessible, informative, and written in the informal but authoritative tone of a trusted expert, Total Skin will stand beside other family medical reference books to provide accurate and up-to-date information on the most important, and least understood, part of the body.
