Kevin Hayes - Cancer Sourcebook

CANCER

SOURCEBOOK

NINTH EDITION

Health Reference Series

CANCER

SOURCEBOOK

NINTH EDITION

Provides Basic Consumer Health Information about Major Forms and Stages of Cancer, Featuring Facts about Head and Neck Cancers, Lung Cancers, Gastrointestinal Cancers, Genitourinary Cancers, Lymphomas, Blood Cell Cancers, Endocrine Cancers, Skin Cancers, Bone Cancers, Metastatic Cancers, and More

Along with Facts about Cancer Treatments, Cancer Risks and Prevention, Statistical Data, a Glossary of Terms Related to Cancer, and a Directory of Resources for Additional Information

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Bibliographic Note

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OMNIGRAPHICS

Kevin Hayes, Managing Editor

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Copyright 2021 Omnigraphics

ISBN 978-0-7808-1919-1

E-ISBN 978-0-7808-1920-7

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Hayes, Kevin (Editor of health information), editor.

Title: Cancer sourcebook: basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers, and more ; along with facts about cancer treatments, cancer risks and prevention, a glossary of related terms, statistical data, and a directory of resources for additional information / edited by Kevin Hayes.

Description: Ninth edition. | Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, [2021] | Series: Health reference series | Includes bibliographical references and index. | Summary: 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-- Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021028925 (print) | LCCN 2021028926 (ebook) | ISBN 9780780819191 (library binding) | ISBN 9780780819207 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Cancer--Popular works. | Cancer--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Classification: LCC RC263.C294 2021 (print) | LCC RC263 (ebook) | DDC 616.99/4--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021028925

LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021028926

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The information in this publication was compiled from the sources cited and from other sources considered reliable. While every possible effort has been made to ensure reliability, the publisher will not assume liability for damages caused by inaccuracies in the data, and makes no warranty, express or implied, on the accuracy of the information contained herein.

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Book

Every year, nearly 1.6 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer. Cancer is not a single disease, however. There are many different diseases that all share one common characteristic. Some of the bodys cells do not die when they should. Instead they continue to grow and divide. Through this process, cancer cells can damage the bodys tissues and organs, leading to a broad array of symptoms and even death. The cellular changes that lead to the development of cancer are sometimes inherited but they may also result from environmental or lifestyle factors. Although the survival rates for many types of cancer have improved in recent years and innovative treatment protocols are being developed, cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States.

Cancer Sourcebook, Ninth Edition provides updated information about common types of cancer affecting the head, neck, central nervous system (CNS), 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 terms related to cancer, a directory of national cancer organizations, and awareness of online cancer fraud.

How to Use This Book

This book is divided into parts and chapters. Parts focus on broad areas of interest. Chapters are devoted to single topics within a part.

introduces cancer and discusses hereditary, lifestyle, and environmental factors that can sometimes set the stage for the growth of cancer. It explains which factors can be prevented and which factors are unavoidable. Statistical information about cancer prevalence, mortality, and survival is also provided, along with facts about specific population groups that suffer disproportionately from cancer. It concludes with myths and misconceptions regarding cancer.

includes a head-to-toe list of the most frequently occurring types of cancer. Individual chapters describe the development, identification, and treatment of cancers that affect the various components of the body, including the brain and central nervous system, endocrine system, respiratory system, blood and immune system, digestive and urinary tracts, and reproductive organs, as well as the bones and skin.

describes the screening methods used to find cancers at their earliest stages and the procedures most commonly used in cancer diagnosis and treatment. It also provides information on how to find healthcare services. These include medical imaging tests, surgical procedures, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, precision medicine, stem cell transplantation, and various complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices used in cancer care.

explains the factors that cause cancer to spread to distant parts of the body and return again after a time of remission. It also describes end-of-life care, decisions to be taken by cancer patients and their families, and offers suggestions regarding ways to make wishes known.

discusses cancer treatment trials and various researches related to cancer. Emerging therapies, including gene therapy, oncolytic virus therapy, and liquid biopsy, for cancer treatment and prevention are also described.

discusses how to adjust with cancer, self-image after cancer and the life after cancer treatment, and how to care for yourself with physical health and dietary guidelines.

includes a glossary of terms, a directory of national cancer organizations, and suggestions for finding local resources. A chapter offering cautionary guidance about cancer-related health fraud, especially on the Internet, is also provided.

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