Teen Health Series: Cancer Information for Teens

Editor: Hayes, Kevin
Publication Year: 2022
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.

Price: Core Collection Only This title is available on our Core subscription collections and is not available for individual purchase.
ISBN: 978-0-7808-1927-6
Category: Health & Medicine - Health
Image Count: 71
Book Status: Available
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Cancer Information For Teens, Fifth Edition presents updated facts about cancer causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

This book is found in the following Credo Collections:

Preface
Part 1 | Cancer Facts and Risk Factors
Chapter 1—What Is Cancer?
Chapter 2—Cancer in Young People
Chapter 3—Cancer among Adolescents and Young Adults: A Statistical Overview
Chapter 4—Cancer Myths and Misconceptions
Chapter 5—Genes, Genetic Disorders, and Cancer
Chapter 6—Cancer and the Environment
Chapter 7—Indoor Tanning and Cancer Risk
Chapter 8—Cancer Risks Associated with Smoking and Other Tobacco Use
Chapter 9—Alcohol and Cancer Risk
Chapter 10—Diet and Cancer Risk
Chapter 11—Obesity and Cancer Risk
Chapter 12—Infectious Agents and Cancer Risk
Chapter 13—Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk
Chapter 14—Cell Phones and Cancer Risk
Chapter 15—Coronavirus: What People with Cancer Should Know
Part 2 | Cancers of Most Concern to Teens and Young Adults
Chapter 16—Bone Cancer
Chapter 17—Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
Chapter 18—Breast Cancer in Young Women
Chapter 19—Cervical and Vaginal Cancer
Chapter 20—Colorectal Cancer
Chapter 21—Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors
Chapter 22—Leukemia
Chapter 23—Lymphoma
Chapter 24—Esthesioneuroblastoma
Chapter 25—Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers
Chapter 26—Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Chapter 27—Neuroblastoma: Cancer of the Nervous System
Chapter 28—Oral Cavity Cancer
Chapter 29—Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Chapter 30—Vascular Tumors
Chapter 31—Testicular Cancer
Chapter 32—Thyroid Cancer
Part 3 | Cancer Awareness, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Chapter 33—Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
Chapter 34—Specialized Children’s Cancer Centers
Chapter 35—Performing Self-Examinations
Chapter 36—Chemotherapy
Chapter 37—Targeted Cancer Therapies
Chapter 38—Hormone Therapy
Chapter 39—Immunotherapy
Chapter 40—Precision Medicine
Chapter 41—Radiation Therapy
Chapter 42—Hyperthermia in Cancer Treatment
Chapter 43—Cryosurgery to Treat Cancer
Chapter 44—Lasers in Cancer Treatment
Chapter 45—Photodynamic Therapy for Cancer
Chapter 46—Stem Cell Transplant
Chapter 47—Surgery
Chapter 48—Cancer and Complementary Health Therapies
Chapter 49—Cancer Prevention
Chapter 50—Talking with Your Health-Care Team
Part 4 | Cancer Coping and Survivorship
Chapter 51—Day-to-Day Life during Cancer
Chapter 52—Feelings and Cancer
Chapter 53—Self-Image and Sexuality
Chapter 54—Adjustment to Cancer: Anxiety and Distress
Chapter 55—Emotional Support for Young People with Cancer
Chapter 56—Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer
Chapter 57—Follow-Up Care after Cancer Treatment
Chapter 58—Cancer Fatigue
Chapter 59—Cancer Pain
Chapter 60—Fertility Issues in Girls and Boys after Cancer Treatment
Chapter 61—Young People Facing End-of-Life Care Decisions
Part 5 | When a Loved One Has Cancer
Chapter 62—Being a Cancer Caregiver
Chapter 63—Advanced Cancer and Caregiving
Chapter 64—Be Prepared for an Emergency
Chapter 65—Support for Teens When a Family Member Has Cancer
Part 6 | If You Need More Information
Chapter 66—Additional Reading about Cancer
Chapter 67—How to Find Clinical Cancer Trials
Chapter 68—Online Support and Mobile Apps for Cancer Patients and Survivors
Chapter 69—Web-Based Resources and Support Groups

Teen Health Series: Cancer Information for Teens

Teen Health Series: Cancer Information for Teens

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