100 questions & answers about ovarian cancer
Whether you're a newly diagnosed ovarian cancer patient, a survivor, or a friend or relative of either, this book offers help. Completely updated, the new fourth edition of 100 Questions & Answers About Ovarian Cancer gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, sources of support, and much more. Written by a gynecologic oncologist and a gynecologic surgeon, with actual patient commentary, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this frightening disease.
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- ISBN: 9781284183115
- Physical Description xiv, 182 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
- Edition Fourth edition.
- Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2020.
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | The basics -- Risk factors, diagnosis, and staging of ovarian cancer -- Treatment of ovarian cancer -- Coping with treatment-related side effects -- Symptom management -- Relapse -- If treatment fails -- Prevention, screening, and advocacy. |
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100 Questions and Answers about Ovarian Cancer
Approximately 21,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, making it one of the more common types of cancer. Whether you are a newly diagnosed patient, a survivor,or a friend or relative of either, this book offers help. Completely revised and updated,100 Questions & Answers About Ovarian Cancer, Fourth Edition, provides authoritative, practical answers to your questions about this disease. This book offers important information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, coping strategies, and sources of support. Written by a prominent gynecologic oncologist and a gynecologic surgeon, with commentary from actual patients, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this disease.