Cancertips: A Handbook for Cancer Prevention and Management

by Metz, James M.

• ISBN13: 9780781725644
• ISBN10: 078172564X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-01
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Summary

Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Pocket guide offers information and guidelines to cancer patients. Covers prevention and screening, dealing with side effects of treatment, sexuality issues, physician/patient interactions, emergencies, and alternative medicine. Softcover. DNLM: Neoplasms--prevention & control--Handbooks.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Foreword	xi
Cancer Prevention and Screening
Reasons to Quit Smoking	3	(2)
Colorectal Cancer Screening	5	(3)
Mammography	8	(2)
Breast Self-Examination	10	(3)
Pap Smear	13	(2)
CA-125 Tumor Marker	15	(2)
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)	17	(2)
Screening for Testicular Cancer	19	(2)
Sun Protection	21	(2)
Early Detection of Melanoma	23	(4)
Dealing with the Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Diarrhea	27	(2)
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)	29	(2)
Nausea	31	(2)
Esophagitis	33	(2)
Fatigue and Cancer	35	(2)
Hair Loss	37	(2)
Preventing Lymphedema	39	(2)
Managing Lymphedema	41	(2)
Pain Management	43	(2)
Skin Care and Radiation Therapy	45	(2)
Weight Loss	47	(4)
Sexuality Issues
Vaginal Discomfort During Intercourse After Cancer Treatment	51	(2)
Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction After Cancer Treatment	53	(2)
Viagra---A New Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction	55	(4)
Physician and Patient Interactions
Finding an Oncologist	59	(2)
Becoming Involved in Clinical Research Trials	61	(2)
Preparing for Your First Oncology Consultation	63	(2)
Keep Your Follow-up Appointments	65	(4)
Oncologic Emergencies
Neutropenic Fever	69	(1)
Spinal Cord Compression	70	(2)
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome	72	(5)
Alternative Medicine
Conventional vs. Unconventional Cancer Treatments	77	(2)
Watch Out for a Hoax	79	(2)
Acupuncture	81	(3)
Green Tea	84	(2)
Herbal Remedies May Affect the Screening Test for Prostate Cancer	86	(2)
Lycopene	88	(2)
Megadose Vitamin C	90	(2)
Macrobiotic Diet	92	(2)
PC-SPES Herbal Therapy for Prostate Cancer	94	(4)
Saw Palmetto	98	(2)
Shark Cartilage	100	(2)
Mind-Body Therapies	102	(5)
Miscellaneous Topics
The Staging of Cancer	107	(3)
Beware of Media Hype: ``A New Cancer Cure''	110	(2)
Considering Hospice	112	(2)
Radiation Therapy	114	(3)
Herception and Breast Cancer	117	(2)
Photodynamic Therapy	119	(2)
Viatical Settlements	121	(2)
Finding the Right Cancer Book	123	(4)
Internet Guide to Useful Cancer Information
Use of the Internet to Obtain Cancer-Related Information	127	(2)
General Cancer Information Sites	129	(1)
Disease-Specific Sites	130	(2)
Comprehensive and Reference Sites	132	(2)
Alternative Treatment Sites	134	(2)
Home Care Sites	136	(1)
Supportive Care Sites	137	(1)
Coping Sites	138	(1)
Smoking Cessation Sites	139	(3)
Cancer Workbook
Medication List	142	(2)
Vitamins, Herbs, and Unconventional Medical	144	(2)
Medical History	146	(2)
Past Surgical Procedures	148	(2)
Past Hospitalizations	150	(2)
Family History of Cancer	152	(2)
Chemotherapy History	154	(2)
Physician List	156	(2)
Radiology Studies List	158	(2)
Radiation Therapy History	160	(2)
Upcoming Appointments	162	(3)
Subject Index	165