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Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of the pancreas-a large organ that lies behind the stomach. The pancreas secretes enzymes that aid digestion and hormones that help regulate the metabolism of sugars. Pancreatic cancer often has a poor prognosis, even when diagnosed early, and can spread rapidly. Because symptoms tend not to appear until the disease has progressed, the cancer is rarely detected in its early stages, which is a major reason why...
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The thyroid is one of the most important glands in the body because the hormones that it produces affect the entire body's metabolism. It influences the body's reaction to other hormones and its utilization of energy, among other processes. Fortunately, thyroid cancers are usually treatable and rarely fatal. This interesting book begins by discussing how the thyroid functions, then it examines the types of thyroid cancer and how they are diagnosed...
3) Leukemia
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Leukemia is a term that comes from the Greek words for white and blood. It is a group of cancers that usually start in the white blood cells, developing in bone marrow, the blood stream, and the lymphatic system. There are many different kinds; subtypes are named for the white blood cells from which they develop, and are generally divided into lymphoid and myeloid categories. Readers examine the possible causes and types of leukemia, as well as symptoms,...
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Ovarian cancer is the second most common form of female reproductive system cancer, after uterine cancer. This accessible, highly illustrated book takes a clinical look at ovarian cancer, the cellular processes involved, and the common ways of detecting and treating the disease. The final chapter discusses the cutting-edge medical advances and scientific breakthroughs that are leading to better methods of detection and improved treatment therapies....
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Readers will learn about testicular cancer, its types, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options. Students will learn about the various tests used in diagnosing the cancer as well as staging. Written in an accessible style, the supportive, upbeat narrative provides an overview of symptoms and treatments and explains how to perform a testicular self-examination. Sidebars share additional information and a rich resource section allows for further...
6) Brain Cancer
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In the United States, between fifteen and twenty people out of every one hundred thousand develop brain cancer every year. When a brain tumor occurs, the ever-growing mass of cells compresses and damages other cells in the brain, interfering with brain function. The tumor pushes brain tissue around, creates pressure by pressing against the bones of the skull, and infiltrates healthy brain tissue and around nerves. Unlike other forms of cancer, which...
7) Liver Cancer
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Liver cancer is a cancer arising from the liver or a cancer that has spread to the liver, having originated in other organs (such as the colon, stomach, pancreas, breast, and lung). Liver cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the world. Even when treatments fail to provide much improvement in the liver cancer itself, pain and other signs and symptoms caused by liver cancer can be aggressively treated to improve quality of life. Liver cancer is...
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This intriguing narrative provides an overview of esophageal cancers. The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food and liquid from the mouth to the stomach. The two main types of esophageal cancer are squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Unfortunately, both types usually aren't diagnosed until the cancer is very advanced. Although there are no guaranteed means of prevention, people can take steps to lower their risk including following...
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Around the world, cervical cancer is the third most common cancer in women. In this clearly written, expert-reviewed volume, readers will learn all about cervical cancer and its main cause, the human papillomavirus (HPV). The book takes a look at individual risk factors as well as how the disease is diagnosed and treated. In addition, there is a detailed discussion of many of the new, advanced modes of detection and treatment that are helping save...
10) Bone Cancer
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Thoroughly researched and reviewed by an expert oncologist, this book looks closely at bone cancer, a disease that affects mostly children and adolescents. The author clearly explains the various types of bone cancer before discussing individual bone cancer risk factors, including genetic factors. She then goes into a detailed discussion of diagnosis and treatment of the disease. The final chapter examines improved surgical techniques that have led...
11) Kidney Cancer
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The most common type of kidney cancer in young people is Wilms tumor. Because the majority of Wilms tumors are curable, there are many teens living today who are kidney cancer survivors. Certain kidney cancers are in the top ten of the most common cancers in adults, so learning about how to approach this prevalent group of cancers is crucial. This illuminating book provides readers with a brief review of the structure and function of the kidneys and...
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This enlightening book was written to help educate readers about soft tissue sarcomas. Sarcomas are found in muscle, cartilage, skeletal muscle, tendons, veins and arteries, skin, nerves, fat, and bone. A better understanding of the cancer of soft tissues will make it easier for patients and their loved ones to first deal-and then, ultimately, successfully live-with it. The book starts by explaining what soft tissues are, how cancers can develop in...
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