Facing Cancer - A Complete Guide for People with Cancer, Their Families, and Caregivers (Paperback, Ed)

Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 600,000 deaths annually in the United States alone. Written for anyone affected by this disease, be it a loved one or a healthcare provider, Facing Cancer: A Complete Guide for People with Cancer, Families, and Caregivers, distills all the pertinent information about cancer including its incidence, treatment, and potential complications for each region and organ-site.

This valuable resource:

*Fully explains the mechanisms of Cancer and the treatment experience

*Easy-to-read

*Emphasizes the psychosocial aspects of Cancer

*Covers all chemotherapy and supportive care regimens in detail

*Features a glossary of terms, concise text, and a unique “guide to the chapter” outline in the beginning of each chapter

*Includes coverage of alternative treatments and survivorship issues

*Incorporates long-term care, Hospice care, and end-of-life issues throughout

General

Imprint:	McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2004
First published:	2004
Authors:	Theodore A. Stern • Mikkael A. Sekeres
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	476
Edition:	Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-07-141491-3
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Diseases & disorders > Oncology > General
LSN:	0-07-141491-6
Barcode:	9780071414913

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