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The Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer: A Guide to Cancer and Its Treatments - Volumes 1 & 2

Author: Ellen Thackery (Project Editor)
Publisher: Gale Group
ISBN:
0-7876-5609-7 (set)
0-7876-5610-0 (Vol. 1)
0-7876-5611-9 (Vol. 2)
Publication Date: November 2005
Format: Adobe Reader
Size:
Volume 1: 7.84 MB
Volume 2: 7.97 MB
Language: English
Illustrations: Yes
Pages:
Volume 1: 586
Volume 2: 670
Homepage: http://www.gale.com/servlet/ItemDetailServlet?region=9&imprint=000&titleCode=GEC&type=4&id=220950

The Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer: A Guide to Cancer and Its Treatments is a unique and invaluable source of information for anyone touched by cancer. This collection of over 450 entries provides in-depth coverage of specific cancer types, diagnostic procedures, treatments, cancer side effects, and cancer drugs. In addition, entries have been included to facilitate understanding of common cancer-related concepts, such as cancer biology, carcinogenesis, and cancer genetics, as well as cancer issues such as clinical trials, home health care, fertility issues, and cancer prevention.

This encyclopedia minimizes medical jargon and uses language that laypersons can understand, while still providing thorough coverage that will benefit health science students as well. Entries typically include the following elements:

Cancer types
Definition
Description
Demographics
Causes and symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment team
Clinical staging, treatments, and prognosis
Coping with cancer treatment
Clinical trials
Prevention
Special concerns
Resources

Cancer drugs
Definition
Purpose
Description
Recommended dosage
Precautions
Side effects
Interactions

An appendix provides complete contact information for cancer centers, national support groups, government agencies and research groups. Features include anatomical illustrations of the major body systems, a subject index and approximately 200 photographs and drawings.

A preliminary list of cancers and related topics was compiled from a wide variety of sources, including professional medical guides and textbooks, as well as consumer guides and encyclopedias. The advisory board,made up of medical doctors and oncology pharmacists, evaluated the topics and made suggestions for inclusion. Final selection of topics to include was made by the advisory board in conjunction with the Gale editor.

The essays were compiled by experienced medical writers, including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other health care professionals. The advisors reviewed the completed essays to ensure that they are appropriate, up-to-date, and medically accurate.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Foreword
Advisory Board
Contributors
Illustrations of Body Systems
Entries
- Volume 1: A-K
- Volume 2: L-Z.
Appendices
- Appendix I: National Cancer
- - Institute–Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers
- Appendix II: National Support Groups
- Appendix III: Government Agencies and Research Groups
General Index

DISCLAIMER
The Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer is a medical reference product designed to inform and educate readers about a wide variety of cancers, treatments, diagnostic procedures, side effects, and cancer drugs. The Gale Group believes the product to be comprehensive, but not necessarily definitive. It is intended to supplement, not replace, consultation with a physician or other health care practitioner. While the Gale Group has made substantial efforts to provide information that is accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date, the Gale Group makes no representations or warranties of any kind, including without limitation, warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, nor does it guarantee the accuracy, comprehensiveness, or timeliness of the information contained in this product. Readers should be aware that the universe of medical knowledge is constantly growing and changing, and that differences of medical opinion exist among authorities.

Readers are also advised to seek professional diagnosis and treatment for any medical condition, and to discuss information obtained from this book with their health care provider.(GALE)

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