Cancer Sourcebook for Women [Library Binding]

Karen Bellenir (Author, Editor)

Book Description

Series: Health Reference Series | Publication Date: March 2002

Statistically, cancers in women have about a 50 percent cure rate. With early detection and treatment, the rate dramatically increases to about a 90 percent cure rate. The new edition of Cancer Sourcebook for Women provides updated information on the types of cancer that occur in women. It includes general information and statistics and descriptions of specific types of cancer. Tips for screening and prevention are given along with the latest research findings. The book includes a section on treatments and coping strategies, plus an extensive list of organizational resources for help and information. While Cancer Sourcebook for Women includes a chapter on breast cancer, the subject is treated in greater depth in a separate volume, Breast Cancer Sourcebook.

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This title in the ever-expanding Health Reference series focuses on breast and gynecologic cancers. RBB
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Product Details

• Library Binding: 600 pages
• Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.; 2nd edition (March 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0780802268
• ISBN-13: 978-0780802261
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,591,870 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent health reference for all kinds of collections, November 18, 2010

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This review is from: Cancer Sourcebook for Women (Health Reference Series) (Hardcover)

The fourth updated edition of Cancer Sourcebook for Women provides a fine reference for both health and general lending libraries, offering updated details about cancers of special concern to women. From breast cancer to cancers of various female organs, this covers issues of survivorship, treatment options, diagnosis and more. It's an excellent health reference for all kinds of collections.