Written by experts in psycho-oncology, this book synthesizes the
findings of the latest research on women's cancers to empower women
to make informed choices about treatment options. Each year,
hundreds of thousands of women are diagnosed with cancer in the
United States alone. The total number affected is larger still,
comprising siblings, parents, partners, and children of these
women. In this single-volume work, an international team of experts
address the physical, medical, and psychological matters that are
triggered by a diagnosis of having a form of "women's
cancer"-breast, cervical, endometrial, gestational, ovarian,
uterine, vaginal, and vulvar being some of the more common. The
handbook examines and explains each type of women's cancer,
covering the specifics of incidence, diagnosis, treatment options,
and more, providing an up-to-date guide for women and their
families to assist in making informed choices about their treatment
options. The book includes personal accounts from women who
survived cancers and beat their emotional challenges, addresses
myths versus realities regarding women's cancers, and covers
relevant, related topics such as race, sexual orientation,
religion, and cancer coping. Special attention is given to the
impact of women's cancers on relationships, intimacy, and body
image, as well as psychological factors such as anxiety,
depression, and fear. Presents up-to-date research on women's
cancers and current information about diagnoses and treatment
options Considers women's cancers from a family systems perspective
that recognizes the impact of women's cancers on loved ones and
offers strategies for these related challenges, such as how to
address the topic of cancer with children Provides readers with
information on how to prevent and deal with cancer discrimination
in the workplace as well as guidance for employers Includes an
appendix with information about organizations focused on women's
cancers and healing
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