QuickFACTS Thyroid Cancer: What You Need to Know - NOW - Softcover

Society, American Cancer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0944235824 ISBN 13: 9780944235829

Publisher: American Cancer Society, 2009

Synopsis

Thyroid cancer mainly affects younger people between the ages of 20 and 55 and occurs much more frequently in women than in men. More than one million people worldwide will be diagnosed with thyroid cancer this year. Each book in the ""QuickFACTS"" series is both comprehensive and a quick read, with highlighted cover tabs for quick reference of specific topics. It covers everything from risk factors to living well after cancer treatment. It provides critical questions to ask the healthcare team. It educates and empowers patients right from the start. It is completely updated with the latest patient treatment guidelines. It includes a colorectal cancer dictionary. The topics include: What is my type of cancer? How many people have it? What are the risk factors? What causes it? Can it be prevented? Can it be detected early? How is it diagnosed? How is it staged? How is it treated? What about complementary and alternative treatments? What should I ask my doctor? What happens after treatment? What's new in research and treatment? What information resources are available?

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About the Authors

The American Cancer Society is a grassroots organization committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, rehabilitation, and advocacy. Its goals emphasize prevention, early detection, and screening; comprehensive treatment information; answers to questions about insurance, money, and planning for the future; and strategies for coping with the physical symptoms and emotional effects of cancer. They are based in Atlanta.

.The American Cancer Society publishes books that advance the Society's mission, expand its reach, and reinforce its role as a trusted provider of high-quality, science-based cancer information. Consistently accessible format delivers reliable, unbiased, comprehensive information to support better health care decisions. ..

Terri Ades, RN, MS, AOCN, is the American Cancer Society director of cancer information in the Health Promotions department. Ades directs strategic initiatives related to quality of life, symptom management, health promotion, and patient education issues.

Edition details

• Publisher: American Cancer Society
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0944235824
• ISBN 13: 9780944235829
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 100