Topics covered include: - What is the disease? - How does the disease function, and how does it affect the body? - How can one recognize the signs and symptoms of the disease? - What causes the disease? - How many people are affected by it? - What treatments are available, and are they effective? What side effects do they have? - How does the disease impact day-to-day living? - What social repercussions can the disease have? - What should one expect going through recovery or as the disease progresses? - How can one help friends and family cope with the...
Topics covered include: - What is the disease? - How does the disease function, and how does it affect the body? - How can one recognize the...
Cancer is a general term that applies to more than 100 different types of cancer. Each type of cancer has a special kind of treatment, unique problems, and general outlook. Cancer is largely a disease that affects older adults, though children can get a few types of cancer as well, including leukemia, a cancer of the blood; bone cancer; and brain tumors. Living with Cancer is a clear, concise guide to the nature of this disease and its consequences on day-to-day life. Filled with pertinent facts, this accessible book uses case studies and dramatized, real-life examples to illustrate the...
Cancer is a general term that applies to more than 100 different types of cancer. Each type of cancer has a special kind of treatment, unique problems...