Download or read book Ovarian Cancer written by Kristine Conner and published by Patient-Centered Guides. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique guide for ovarian cancer gives women crucial medical information to improve the chance for lengthy remission and cure, as well as emotional support for the journey. Although many ovarian cancers are discovered after they have spread, having information about surgery and best practices can be life-saving. For example, choosing a surgeon from the new specialty of gynecologic oncology for staging and de-bulking surgeries strongly impacts survival. Women need to at least consider newer chemotherapy and biological treatments in research trials. Women also want to hear the stories of others who live with the ambiguity of remission. Ovarian Cancer includes: Ten things to know at the time of diagnosis, for optimal outcome How choosing a gynecologic oncology surgeon impacts survival When and how you can consider newer treatments, now in clinical trials Stories of dozens of women living with ovarian cancer, some for many years ""Questions for Your Doctor"" for all decision points A focus on epithelial cancers, the most common and difficult to treat, with additional information on germ cell, sex cord-stromal cell, and low malignant potential ovarian cancers Noted cancer writer Kristine Conner and patient advocate Lauren Langford provide ovarian cancer patients with a supportive and much-needed resource.

Download or read book The Light Within written by Lois M. Ramondetta and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The luminous true story of a friendship that shed the boundaries of the doctor-patient relationship and became less a confrontation with death than a celebration of the joys of life When young gynecologic oncology fellow Lois Ramondetta was first summoned to the room of a new patient, neither she nor the forty-nine-year-old professor of religion she encountered named Deborah Sills thought they had much in common. They certainly had no idea that they were about to embark on a transcendent odyssey that would become a soul-deep friendship. Now their heartfelt story, The Light Within, follows these two women through a decade of friendship and "big lives"—husbands, children, friends, and careers—ultimately crossing the country and traveling to foreign lands, where they spoke and wrote together about the intersection of doctors, patients, and spirituality. Both women searched together and openly for answers with honesty and intimacy until Deborah passed away in the spring of 2006.

Download or read book Ovarian Cancers written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-04-25 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an era of promising advances in cancer research, there are considerable and even alarming gaps in the fundamental knowledge and understanding of ovarian cancer. Researchers now know that ovarian cancer is not a single disease-several distinct subtypes exist with different origins, risk factors, genetic mutations, biological behaviors, and prognoses. However, persistent questions have impeded progress toward improving the prevention, early detection, treatment, and management of ovarian cancers. Failure to significantly improve morbidity and mortality during the past several decades is likely due to several factors, including the lack of research being performed by specific disease subtype, lack of definitive knowledge of the cell of origin and disease progression, and incomplete understanding of genetic and non-genetic risk factors. Ovarian Cancers examines the state of the science in ovarian cancer research, identifies key gaps in the evidence base and the challenges to addressing those gaps, considers opportunities for advancing ovarian cancer research, and examines avenues for translation and dissemination of new findings and communication of new information to patients and others. This study makes recommendations for public- and private-sector efforts that could facilitate progress in reducing the incidence of morbidity and mortality from ovarian cancers.

Download or read book Memoir of a Debulked Woman Enduring Ovarian Cancer written by Susan Gubar and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 2012 New York Times Book Review Notable Book "Staggering, searing…Ms. Gubar deserves the highest admiration for her bravery and honesty." —New York Times Diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2008, Susan Gubar underwent radical debulking surgery, an attempt to excise the cancer by removing part or all of many organs in the lower abdomen. Her memoir mines the deepest levels of anguish and devotion as she struggles to come to terms with her body’s betrayal and the frightful protocols of contemporary medicine. She finds solace in the abiding love of her husband, children, and friends while she searches for understanding in works of literature, visual art, and the testimonies of others who suffer with various forms of cancer. Ovarian cancer remains an incurable disease for most of those diagnosed, even those lucky enough to find caring and skilled physicians. Memoir of a Debulked Woman is both a polemic against the ineffectual and injurious medical responses to which thousands of women are subjected and a meditation on the gifts of companionship, art, and literature that sustain people in need.

Download or read book Confronting Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer written by Sue Friedman and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Be informed. Be empowered. Be well." If you are concerned that the cancer in your family is hereditary, you face difficult choices. Should you have a blood test that may reveal whether you have a high likelihood of disease? Do you preemptively treat a disease that may never develop? How do you make decisions now that will affect the rest of your life? This helpful, informative guide answers your questions as you confront hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Developed by Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE), the nation’s only nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, this book stands alone among breast and ovarian cancer resources. Equal parts health guide and memoir, it defines complex issues facing previvors and survivors and provides solutions with a fresh, authoritative voice. Written by three passionate advocates for the hereditary cancer community who are themselves breast cancer survivors, Confronting Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer dispels myths and misinformation and presents practical risk-reducing alternatives and decision-making tools. Including information about genetic counseling and testing, preventive surgery, and fertility and family planning, as well as explanations of health insurance coverage and laws protecting genetic privacy, this resource tackles head-on the challenges of living in a high-risk body. Confronting hereditary cancer is a complex, confusing, and highly individual journey. With its unique combination of the latest research, expert advice, and compelling personal stories, this book gives previvors, survivors, and their family members the guidance they need to face the unique challenges of hereditary cancer.

Download or read book Gynaecological Oncology written by Mahmood I. Shafi and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-12-03 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Topics include epidemiology, screening and prevention, pathology, imaging, surgery, radiotherapy, systemic therapies, palliative care, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, cervical and vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, gynaecological sarcomas, gestational trophoblastic disease, ovarian germ cell tumours and decision making in ovarian cancer.

Download or read book Surgery for Ovarian Cancer written by Robert E. Bristow and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-02-21 with total page 681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated and expanded, the third edition of Surgery for Ovarian Cancer focuses on essential techniques for the effective management of ovarian cancer. It reflects the most contemporary science and surgical applications for the management of patients with ovarian cancer and related peritoneal surface malignancies. This new edition takes a step-by-step approach and includes new intraoperative photographs and videos illustrating surgical procedures. It is principally devoted to the technical aspects of cytoreductive surgery, with chapters divided according to anatomic region. The chapters cover relevant anatomical considerations, surgical challenges specific to each region, and operative approaches and techniques favored by the authors. The list of contributing authors has been expanded from the previous edition and includes international and world-renowned experts from the fields of gynecologic oncology and surgical oncology. The topics of minimally invasive surgery, secondary cytoreduction, palliative surgery, and postoperative care are also covered in detail. New to the third edition are chapters on preoperative risk stratification, regional therapeutics and peritonectomy procedures, and quality assurance relating to ovarian cancer surgery. This comprehensive text is essential reading for all practitioners working with patients with ovarian cancers.

Download or read book Reversing Cancer written by Gerald H. Smith and published by . This book was released on 2004-04-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Powerful personal journey reversing a stage III ovarian cancer with minimal side effects using alternative medicine integrated with conventional treatment; describes effective, non-invasive advanced technologies to destroy cancer while preserving the immune system and body integrity. *Define the underlying factors contributing to the cause of cancer and reasons for relapse; contributes new information on the key role mercury and dental infections play in the formation of cancer. *Presents new technological advances to improve accuracy of selecting nutritional supplements. *Provides advanced research on a Selective Drug Uptake Enhancement method that targets affected areas with medications and nutrients. *An extensive resource for both cancer patient and physician to guide them through the vast maze of alternative therapies; contains user friendly links to helpful websites to obtain essential products for the healing process. *Empowers cancer patients by teaching them how to remove toxic wastes, choose foods to regenerate and improve the immune system and use natural remedies to cope with the psychological component. *Written in easy to understand language; the reader is presented with Nobel Prize research that explains the true nature of cancer; the scientific model presented reveals the mechanism of cancer and gives patients the tools to assist in the reversing process. Reversing Cancer provides the most comprehensive and best explained discussion available in medical literature on the role dental infections play on general health, immunity, and potential for initiating cancer. The knowledge presented brings patients closer to the healing truth.

Download or read book Reading and Writing Cancer How Words Heal written by Susan Gubar and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An important addition to the literature of cancer by an award-winning scholar and memoirist. Elaborating upon her “Living with Cancer” column in the New York Times, Susan Gubar helps patients, caregivers, and the specialists who seek to serve them. In a book both enlightening and practical, she describes how the activities of reading and writing can right some of cancer’s wrongs. To stimulate the writing process, she proposes specific exercises, prompts, and models. In discussions of the diary of Fanny Burney, the stories of Leo Tolstoy and Alice Munro, numerous memoirs, novels, paintings, photographs, and blogs, Gubar shows how readers can learn from art that deepens our comprehension of what it means to live or die with the disease. From a writer whose own memoir, Memoir of a Debulked Woman: Enduring Ovarian Cancer, was described by the New York Times Book Review as “moving and instructive…and incredibly brave,” this volume opens a path to healing.

Download or read book Ovarian Cancer written by Ethan D. and published by Shuttle Systems. This book was released on 2024-03-11 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Ovarian Cancer: A Comprehensive Resource for Patients and Families" is a vital guide for anyone impacted by ovarian cancer. This book provides a thorough exploration of the disease, offering clarity and support through each stage, from initial diagnosis to treatment and beyond.Understanding Ovarian CancerThe journey begins with an introduction to ovarian cancer, including its epidemiology, types, and stages. Gain an understanding of the ovaries' role in the female reproductive system and how cancer affects these vital organs.Recognizing Risk Factors and Early DetectionLearn about the genetic and environmental risk factors associated with ovarian cancer and the importance of early detection. This book covers the challenges of early detection, screening methods, and the critical role of diagnostic testing.Navigating Diagnosis and TreatmentDelve into the diagnostic process, including understanding pathology reports and the role of biopsy. Explore comprehensive treatment options, from surgery to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and the latest in targeted therapy and immunotherapy.Managing Side Effects and ComplicationsUnderstand and manage the side effects and complications associated with treatment, including pain management and coping with emotional and physical stress.Nutrition and Lifestyle during TreatmentDiscover the importance of nutrition and lifestyle changes during treatment, with practical advice on diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications for optimal health.Psychological Impact and SupportFind guidance on coping with the emotional and psychological impacts of ovarian cancer. Learn about the importance of psychological support, counseling, and the role of community and support groups.Recurrence and Long-term ManagementAddress the challenges of recurrence and long-term management of ovarian cancer, including strategies for monitoring, follow-up care, and understanding recurrence.Advances in ResearchStay informed about the latest advances in ovarian cancer research, emerging treatments, and the future direction of care and clinical trials.Special Considerations in CareGain insights into special considerations for ovarian cancer care, including issues relevant to young women, fertility, and menopausal management post-treatment.Advocacy and AwarenessUnderstand the importance of raising awareness and advocacy for ovarian cancer. Discover support networks and resources available to empower patients and families."Ovarian Cancer: A Comprehensive Resource for Patients and Families" is an indispensable tool, offering comfort, clarity, and hope to those navigating the complexities of ovarian cancer. It is a comprehensive guide that not only provides medical information but also addresses the emotional and practical aspects of coping with the disease.

Download or read book Wit written by Margaret Edson and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2014-05-20 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the New York Drama Critics Circle Award, the Drama Desk Award, the Outer Critics Circle Award, the Lucille Lortel Award, and the Oppenheimer Award. Adapted to an Emmy Award-winning television movie, directed by Mike Nichols, starring Emma Thompson. Margaret Edson's powerfully imagined Pulitzer Prize–winning play examines what makes life worth living through her exploration of one of existence's unifying experiences—mortality—while she also probes the vital importance of human relationships. What we as her audience take away from this remarkable drama is a keener sense that, while death is real and unavoidable, our lives are ours to cherish or throw away—a lesson that can be both uplifting and redemptive. As the playwright herself puts it, "The play is not about doctors or even about cancer. It's about kindness, but it shows arrogance. It's about compassion, but it shows insensitivity." In Wit, Edson delves into timeless questions with no final answers: How should we live our lives knowing that we will die? Is the way we live our lives and interact with others more important than what we achieve materially, professionally, or intellectually? How does language figure into our lives? Can science and art help us conquer death, or our fear of it? What will seem most important to each of us about life as that life comes to an end? The immediacy of the presentation, and the clarity and elegance of Edson's writing, make this sophisticated, multilayered play accessible to almost any interested reader. As the play begins, Vivian Bearing, a renowned professor of English who has spent years studying and teaching the intricate, difficult Holy Sonnets of the seventeenth-century poet John Donne, is diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer. Confident of her ability to stay in control of events, she brings to her illness the same intensely rational and painstakingly methodical approach that has guided her stellar academic career. But as her disease and its excruciatingly painful treatment inexorably progress, she begins to question the single-minded values and standards that have always directed her, finally coming to understand the aspects of life that make it truly worth living.

Download or read book Strength for the Cancer Journey written by Deborah Barr and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though the Road is Long, You Don’t Have to Walk Alone There’s nothing easy about having cancer. For most people, cancer is a hard, reluctant journey through rugged, unfamiliar terrain. Ultimately, however, there are really only two ways to face cancer: in our own strength or with the help and strength that God supplies. Strength for the Cancer Journey provides empathetic, daily reminders that God is present for anyone facing the challenges of cancer. Each of these thirty devotionals draws upon anecdotes and insights from God’s Word to help readers invite God into the realities, uncertainties, and frustrations of their cancer experience. While cancer is a journey no one wants to take, no one ever has to walk that road alone. This devotional book will help both patients and caregivers to engage deeply with God, gaining new strength for the cancer journey.

Download or read book Cancer Care for the Whole Patient written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2008-03-19 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancer care today often provides state-of-the-science biomedical treatment, but fails to address the psychological and social (psychosocial) problems associated with the illness. This failure can compromise the effectiveness of health care and thereby adversely affect the health of cancer patients. Psychological and social problems created or exacerbated by cancer-including depression and other emotional problems; lack of information or skills needed to manage the illness; lack of transportation or other resources; and disruptions in work, school, and family life-cause additional suffering, weaken adherence to prescribed treatments, and threaten patients' return to health. Today, it is not possible to deliver high-quality cancer care without using existing approaches, tools, and resources to address patients' psychosocial health needs. All patients with cancer and their families should expect and receive cancer care that ensures the provision of appropriate psychosocial health services. Cancer Care for the Whole Patient recommends actions that oncology providers, health policy makers, educators, health insurers, health planners, researchers and research sponsors, and consumer advocates should undertake to ensure that this standard is met.

Download or read book Tele oncology written by Giovanna Gatti and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains how telemedicine can offer solutions capable of improving the care and survival rates of cancer patients and can also help patients to live a normal life in spite of their condition. Different fields of application – community, hospital and home based – are examined, and detailed attention is paid to the use of tele-oncology in rural/extreme rural settings and in developing countries. The impact of new technologies and the opportunities afforded by the social web are both discussed. The concluding chapters consider eLearning in relation to cancer care and assess the scope for education to improve prevention. No medical condition can shatter people’s lives as cancer does today and the need to develop strategies to reduce the disease burden and improve quality of life is paramount. Readers will find this new volume in Springer’s TELe Health series to be a rich source of information on the important contribution that can be made by telemedicine in achieving these goals.

Download or read book Ovarian Cancer Journeys written by Ayala Miron and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2004 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "All of the research has reinforced that ovarian cancer is not a silent disease as was once thought and as is shown quite eloquently in this collection of stories.... The value of this collection of stories is that it helps raise awareness about symptoms, need for patient persistence, and the importance of being treated by a gynecologic oncologist." Barbara A. Goff, MD Professor and Co-Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology University of Washington School of Medicine Women of ages 17 to 78 join to tell their true stories. Find out about the lessons they have learned along their ovarian cancer journeys; from symptoms to diagnosis, trough treatments, and survival. Ovarian cancer facts: Occurs in 1 out of 57 women 89% have symptoms at the early stages of the disease 75% are diagnosed in the late stages of the disease 90% do not have history of ovarian cancer in their family Early detection is critical and can improve survival rate to 90%

Download or read book Unlocking Ovarian Cancer Advances in Understanding Treatment and Hope written by Dr. Spineanu Eugenia and published by Dr. Spineanu Eugenia. This book was released on 2024-03-03 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the comprehensive guide to ovarian cancer that delves deep into its intricacies, from its historical context to the latest groundbreaking research and therapies. In "Unlocking Ovarian Cancer," we embark on a journey through the complex landscape of this formidable disease, offering invaluable insights for both patients and healthcare professionals. Explore Ovarian Cancer Like Never Before: Dive into the historical perspective of ovarian cancer, uncovering its origins, challenges, and triumphs in the realm of medicine and research . Global Insights and Collaborations: Learn about international efforts, collaborative initiatives, and clinical trials that are shaping the future of ovarian cancer treatment . In-Depth Understanding: Gain a profound understanding of ovarian cancer's epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, and genetic predisposition . Holistic Health Approaches: Discover holistic health strategies and primary prevention measures to mitigate ovarian cancer risk factors . Cutting-Edge Treatment Modalities: Explore the latest advancements in surgical techniques, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and precision medicine . Patient-Centered Focus: Dive into patient-centered research and advocacy, understanding the significance of patient-reported outcomes and their role in shaping treatment decisions. "Unlocking Ovarian Cancer" is not just a treatise; it's a beacon of hope for those affected by this challenging disease. Whether you're a patient seeking to understand your condition, a caregiver supporting a loved one, or a healthcare professional looking to expand your knowledge, this book provides the most up-to-date information and empowers you with the knowledge needed to navigate the world of ovarian cancer with confidence.

Download or read book Twisting Fate written by Pamela Munster and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a woman who’s made her living researching breast cancer—and who lived through it herself—a personal yet practical guide to the medical and emotional facets of this life-changing diagnosis A leading oncologist at the University of California San Francisco, Dr. Pamela Munster has advised thousands of women on how to cope with the realities of breast cancer, from diagnosis through treatment and recovery. But her world turned upside down when, at forty-eight years old and in otherwise perfect health, she got a call saying that her own mammogram showed “irregularities.” That single word thrust her into a wholly new role—as patient, and not only that of cancer but of the feared BRCA gene mutation as well. Suddenly, she realized that being a true “expert” in a disease was far beyond the scope of her medical training, and that she had a lot to learn if she wanted to hold onto her precious life. Weaving together her personal story with groundbreaking research on BRCA—responsible for breast cancer and many other inherited cancers affecting both women and men—Twisting Fate is an inspiring guide to living with the uncertainties of cancer. With authority, insight, and compassion, Dr. Munster uses her voice to create a safe space for genuine healing and honesty in a world otherwise too-often dominated by fear—and she is living proof of how important it is to embrace all the twists and turns of fate.