The Cancer Dictionary
Sarg, Michael; Gross, Ann D.
ISBN 10: 0816064113 ISBN 13: 9780816064113
Published by Facts on File, 2007
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"...an excellent resource...Recommended." The Book Report
Coauthored by a medical writer and the former associate chief of medical oncology at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York, this updated A-to-Z resource provides more than 2,500 accessible definitions and terms for cancer patients and their families, guiding them through much of the confusion that surrounds the latest claims of this enigmatic disease.
This updated volume covers everything you need to know about this disease, including details about individual cancers their causes, incidence levels, stages, and treatment options. In addition, vital information about diagnostic tests, symptoms, surgeries, radiation therapies, side effects, risk factors, carcinogens, and prevention are also presented to highlight all the important aspects of this pervasive disease.
About the Author: Michael J. Sarg is associate professor of clinical medicine, New York Medical College.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Cancer Dictionary
Publisher: Facts on File
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 3rd Edition