Survival in ovarian cancer: the importance of early detection
Another article about what is cancer… Buried in the basin, the ovaries are difficult to examine. Thus, cancers that affect them are often discovered later. If improvements are to provide treatment, the prognosis remains closely linked to the early attention. Ovarian cancer is the fifth largest cancer of women in the U.S., with 4 000 new cases per year. However, his prognosis remains very poor, since it is often discovered at a late stage. Seen from an unknown illness. Ovarian cancer is relatively uncommon. Too often discovered at an advanced stage, this cancer is difficult to treat. As is detected late, ovarian cancer prognosis is bleak. Each year, 3 800 Americans die of cancer. The survival rate of ovarian cancer is just over 30% in 5 years, whereas for breast cancer, which is about 75%. Few women with a genetic predisposition to ovarian cancer. Genetic factors are responsible for 5 [...]
Prostate and Cancer: A Family Guide for diagnosis, treatment and survival
Important reference book for men concerned about or diagnosed with prostate cancer. Prostate cancer has become the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. and the second leading killer of men. Sadly, more than 189,000 men will be diagnosed with the disease in 2002. Dr. Sheldon Marks, a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, is the authority that many have come to depend on – both in practice and through his book, prostate, and – when cancer has posed a threat. Now completely revised and updated to reflect the latest research on drug therapies and treatments, traditional surgical techniques, "minimally invasive" techniques and methods to combat impotence and incontinence, prostate and is more essential than ever. Dr. Marks has been praised for its user-friendly question and answers and his ability to cover everything from who is at risk and what it involves an evaluation of treatment options. [...]
Survival guide for women with ovarian cancer
Review "This important book should be included in any collection of consumer health, as well as those purchased by women affected by the disease." – Library Journal "This is excellent guidance in the provision of detailed medical information practical advice on ways to reduce the side effects of treatment. – Mamm "Recent advances in diagnosis and treatment are discussed – but even more is the quality of life itself: it is this that provides a survival guide for women with ovarian cancer, one… Buy Survival guide for women with ovarian cancer at Amazon