The Cancer Dictionary, Revised Edition is the most up-to-date, comprehensive authority available today. Co-authored by a former cancer patient and the associate chief oncologist at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York, this award-winning, A-to-Z resource provides clear and concise information that cancer patients and their families need to intelligently face their fears and concerns. It also guides readers through the latest claims and media hype surrounding this enigmatic disease. The more than 2,500 definitions detail: Individual cancers, their causes, incidence levels, stages, and treatment Diagnostic tests Cancer symptoms Surgical procedures Types of radiation therapy, side effects, and risk factors Carcinogens Prevention
This revised edition features over 25 new illustrations as well as the latest developments on new drugs, treatments, and therapies.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
If you have cancer, get this book.:
This book is so much easier to have on hand than a Nurses reference book. It simply and directly defines just about all cancer terms and most diseases. It also has a reference section in the back that gives you addresses and phone numbers of important cancer organizations. I like how quick and simple it is to use. More pictures and drawings would be nice. But the ones they used were the most important ones for me. Don't leave this one off your list.
Great desk reference for cancer terminology.:
This book is an indispensable tool in anyone's efforts to better understands cancer treatment terminology. With this book I also highly recommend another cancer book I found at amazon.com. "World Without Cancer" Especially to the cancer sufferer, these books helped our fight with cancer. We found the information we needed to make educated decisions about treatment.
