03660nam 22006255 450 991077809320332120230721021716.01-282-08972-297866120897250-300-15665-010.12987/9780300156652(CKB)1000000000764843(EBL)3420954(SSID)ssj0000154641(PQKBManifestationID)11147230(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000154641(PQKBWorkID)10418753(PQKB)11634803(DE-B1597)485759(OCoLC)391052269(DE-B1597)9780300156652(MiAaPQ)EBC3420954(EXLCZ)99100000000076484320200424h20092009 fg engur|n|---|||||txtccrFighting Cancer with Knowledge and Hope A Guide for Patients, Families, and Health Care Providers /Richard C. FrankNew Haven, CT :Yale University Press,[2009]©20091 online resource (278 p.)Yale University Press Health & WellnessDescription based upon print version of record.0-300-15102-0 Frontmatter --Contents --Foreword --Preface --Acknowledgments --1. Understanding Cancer --2. Diagnosis, Staging, Curability --3. Understanding Specific Cancers --4. Why Cancer Develops --5. How Cancer Grows: The Basis of Cancer Treatments --6. Cancer Treatments Revolve around Metastasis --7. Cancer Treatments at Work --8. Get. Prepared to Survive --Appendix 1: Types of Cancer Medicine --Appendix 2: For More Information --Glossary --References --IndexAnyone who is diagnosed with cancer receives a frightening blow, and in many cases the diagnosis is accompanied by a bewildering array of treatment choices. In this invaluable book, Dr. Richard C. Frank offers comfort and help to cancer patients, their families, and their caretakers. Dr. Frank empowers patients by unlocking the mysteries of the disease and explaining in plain language the ways to confront and combat it. An award-winning medical oncologist recognized for his humanitarian approach as well as his research accomplishments, Dr. Frank understands that cancer patients and their families need insight into the disease along with a sense of control. He therefore addresses these vital topics:-what cancer is and how it spreads-how cancer treatment strategies are chosen-how cancer-fighting drugs work to shut down the growth of the disease-which factors affect a patient's prognosis-how patients can visualize cancer treatments at work in the body and why this is helpful-how to deal with "uncurable" cancer-and more. With a wealth of patient case histories, helpful coping strategies from cancer survivors, and up-to-date information on useful resources, Fighting Cancer is the book cancer patients and their loved ones can turn to with confidence and hope.Yale University Press Health and WellnessCancer -- Popular worksCancerPopular worksNeoplasmsPopular Work.Cancer -- Popular works.CancerNeoplasms.616.99/4Frank Richard C.authttp://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut121749Parsons Gale V1576396DE-B1597DE-B1597BOOK9910778093203321Fighting Cancer with Knowledge and Hope3854155UNINA