Cancer Sourcebook, 9th Edition (Hardcover)

Hardcover. Cancer Sourcebook, Ninth Edition provides updated information about common types of cancer affecting the head, neck, central nervous system, endocrine system, lungs, digestive and urinary tracts, blood cells, immune system, skin, bones, and other body systems. It explains how people can reduce their risk of cancer by adopting a healthy lifestyle, addressing issues related to cancer risk, and taking advantage of screening exams. Various treatment choices, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, bone marrow transplantation, and biological therapies - are discussed, and facts are provided about cancer clinical trials and other ongoing research. And also it talks about life after cancer treatment and healthy food choices. The book concludes with a glossary of related terms, a directory of national cancer organizations, and suggestions for finding community-based resources. "Provides basic consumer health information about risks, prevention, and treatment of major forms of cancer. Includes index, glossary of related terms, statistics, and other resources"-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…