American Cancer Society's complete guide to colorectal cancer
By: by Bernard Levin, Terri B. Ades, Durado Brook.
Contributors: Ades, Terri B.; Brook, Durado.; American Cancer Society.
Edition: Rev. ed.
Publisher: American Cancer Society
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Atlanta. Ga
Language: eng
Subjects: Colon (Anatomy) -- Cancer.; Rectum -- Cancer.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Foreword by Katie Couric; title: Preface by Bernard Levin; title: Introduction; title: What is colorectal cancer?; title: Overview of colorectal cancer; title: Chapter risk factors and prevention; title: The diagnosis; title: Early detection; title: Initial evaluation; title: Diagnosis and staging; title: Understanding your prognosis; title: After the diagnosis; title: Coping with your diagnosis; title: Making the medical system work for you; title: Treatment options; title: Making informed decisions about treatment options; title: Surgery; title: Radiation therapy; title: Chemotherapy; title: Clinical trials and emerging therapies; title: Making informed decisions about treatment options; title: During treatment; title: Strategies for coping with symptoms and side effects; title: Living with a colostomy; title: Taking care of practical matters: work, insurance and money; title: After treatment; title: Follow up; title: Living well after cancer; title: For loved ones and caregivers; title: When your loved one has colorectal cancer; title: Resources; title: References; title: Glossary; title: About the editors; title: List of contributors.