Drawing on publications issued by a range of government agencies and nonprofit organizations, this reference for general readers overviews statistics on cancer in the US, describes steps for identifying and reducing cancer risks, and describes types of cancer and treatment options and ways to cope with treatment side effects. A glossary is included, and directories list and describe information providers, support services, financial aid sources, and end-of-life resources. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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