Bibliograph

American Cancer Society's complete guide to colorectal cancer, forward by Katie Couric ; edited by Bernard Levin ... [et al.]

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American Cancer Society's complete guide to colorectal cancer, forward by Katie Couric ; edited by Bernard Levin ... [et al.]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

American Cancer Society's complete guide to colorectal cancer

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

61362153

Responsibility statement

forward by Katie Couric ; edited by Bernard Levin ... [et al.]

Table Of Contents

Foreword by Katie Couric -- Preface by Bernard Levin -- Introduction -- What is colorectal cancer? -- Overview of colorectal cancer -- Chapter risk factors and prevention -- The diagnosis -- Early detection -- Initial evaluation -- Diagnosis and staging -- Understanding your prognosis -- After the diagnosis -- Coping with your diagnosis -- Making the medical system work for you -- Treatment options -- Making informed decisions about treatment options -- Surgery -- Radiation therapy -- Chemotherapy -- Clinical trials and emerging therapies -- Making informed decisions about treatment options -- During treatment -- Strategies for coping with symptoms and side effects -- Living with a colostomy -- Taking care of practical matters: work, insurance and money -- After treatment -- Follow up -- Living well after cancer -- For loved ones and caregivers -- When your loved one has colorectal cancer -- Resources -- References -- Glossary -- About the editors -- List of contributors

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Complete guide to colorectal cancer

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