Complications of cancer are common, and become more frequent and
severe if cancer progresses or spreads. Early identification and
prompt treatment of these complications unquestionably prevents
much suffering and saves lives. Several years ago, it became
apparent to the author that no book or central source of
information was available that thoroughly discussed these critical
complications, some of which affect virtually every person who
develops a life-threatening cancer. Complications of Cancer
provides easy to understand, comprehensive and candid information
about these life-threatening conditions.
The book has three sections: "Life-Threatening Cancers,"
"Complications of Cancer," and "Clinical Trials."
The first section, "Life-Threatening Cancers" provides a
detailed overview of the 15 most common life-threatening cancers,
including information about symptoms, making the diagnosis,
determining the extent, if any, to which the cancer has spread,
initial surgical and medical treatments, prevention and treatment
of progression or recurrence, and treatment available to reduce
discomfort if the cancer is not adequately controlled. This
overview provides a framework for understanding the complications
that can develop.
The second section, "Complications of Cancer," discusses 50
serious complications or complicating illnesses that can occur as a
direct result of cancer, another underlying illness, or as a side
effect of medical or surgical treatments. These complications are
the direct cause of the great majority of events that endanger the
life and health of people with cancer.
The effectiveness of current treatments of many types of cancer
is inadequate. Facing this, people often seek experimental
treatment that could provide a chance for survival and recovery.
The third book section, "Clinical Trials," gives information about
how new treatments are tested by responsible medical researchers
and how to enroll in a clinical trial of an experimental or
innovative treatment.
The focus of this book is on medical and surgical treatments of
cancer and on complications of cancer that can develop. Although it
would be preferable to prevent cancer rather than treat it,
preventive measures are usually beside the point once cancer has
struck. Prevention discussed in this book emphasizes prevention of
disease recurrence or progression, and prevention of complications
of cancer or its treatment.
The most common questions a person will have when facing a
cancer are "how can I fight this disease," and "what can I expect
to happen." Complications of Cancer discusses the essential medical
tools used to fight cancer, and stresses that prompt recognition
and treatment of complications is one of the most critical aspects
of fighting cancer, and plays a central role in determining
outcome. By thoroughly reviewing the most common cancers and their
critical complications, this book seeks to provide the reader with
a vital weapon in the fight for life and good health:
information.
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