Cure: Scientific, Social, and Organizational Requirements for the Specific Cure of Cancer
Author :
Publisher : Arnold Glazier MD
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 37,61 MB
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ISBN : 1411691644
Cancer Care for the Whole Patient
Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 29,18 MB
Release : 2008-03-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309134161
Book Description
Cancer care today often provides state-of-the-science biomedical treatment, but fails to address the psychological and social (psychosocial) problems associated with the illness. This failure can compromise the effectiveness of health care and thereby adversely affect the health of cancer patients. Psychological and social problems created or exacerbated by cancer-including depression and other emotional problems; lack of information or skills needed to manage the illness; lack of transportation or other resources; and disruptions in work, school, and family life-cause additional suffering, weaken adherence to prescribed treatments, and threaten patients' return to health. Today, it is not possible to deliver high-quality cancer care without using existing approaches, tools, and resources to address patients' psychosocial health needs. All patients with cancer and their families should expect and receive cancer care that ensures the provision of appropriate psychosocial health services. Cancer Care for the Whole Patient recommends actions that oncology providers, health policy makers, educators, health insurers, health planners, researchers and research sponsors, and consumer advocates should undertake to ensure that this standard is met.
The Emperor of All Maladies
Author : Siddhartha Mukherjee
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 47,30 MB
Release : 2011-08-09
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1439170916
Book Description
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and a documentary from Ken Burns on PBS, this New York Times bestseller is “an extraordinary achievement” (The New Yorker)—a magnificent, profoundly humane “biography” of cancer—from its first documented appearances thousands of years ago through the epic battles in the twentieth century to cure, control, and conquer it to a radical new understanding of its essence. Physician, researcher, and award-winning science writer, Siddhartha Mukherjee examines cancer with a cellular biologist’s precision, a historian’s perspective, and a biographer’s passion. The result is an astonishingly lucid and eloquent chronicle of a disease humans have lived with—and perished from—for more than five thousand years. The story of cancer is a story of human ingenuity, resilience, and perseverance, but also of hubris, paternalism, and misperception. Mukherjee recounts centuries of discoveries, setbacks, victories, and deaths, told through the eyes of his predecessors and peers, training their wits against an infinitely resourceful adversary that, just three decades ago, was thought to be easily vanquished in an all-out “war against cancer.” The book reads like a literary thriller with cancer as the protagonist. Riveting, urgent, and surprising, The Emperor of All Maladies provides a fascinating glimpse into the future of cancer treatments. It is an illuminating book that provides hope and clarity to those seeking to demystify cancer.
Cancer Control
Author : World Health Organization
Publisher : World Health Organization
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 17,9 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9241547111
Book Description
In 2005, 7.6 million people died of cancer. More than 70% of those deaths occured in low and middle income countries. WHO has developed a series of six modules that provides practical advice for programme managers and policy-makers on how to advocate, plan and implement effective cancer control programmes, particularly in low and middle income countries.The WHO guide is a response to the World Health Assembly resolution on cancer prevention and control (WHA58.22), adopted in May 2005, which calls on Member States to intensify action against cancer by developing and reinforcing cancer control programmes.
Cancer Rehabilitation
Author : Michael O'Dell, MD
Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
Page : 1130 pages
File Size : 12,21 MB
Release : 2009-04-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1935281380
Book Description
A Doody's Core Title 2012 This new comprehensive reference provides a state-of-the-art overview of the principles of cancer care and best practices for restoring function and quality of life to cancer survivors. Authored by some of the world« leading cancer rehabilitation experts and oncology specialists, the principles section provides primer level discussions of the various cancer types and their assessment and management. The practice section thoroughly explores the identification, evaluation, and treatment of specific impairments and disabilities that result from cancer and the treatment of cancer.This groundbreaking volume enables the entire medical team to provide superior care that results in a better quality of life for cancer survivors. Features include: Multi-specialty editorship and authorship from physiatry, oncology, physical therapy, occupational therapy,and related disciplines. Focus on therapeutic management of cancer-related impairments and complications. In-depth treatment of the medical, neurologic, musculoskeletal, and general rehabilitation issues specific to this patient population.
Special Needs Families in the Military
Author : Janelle B. Moore
Publisher : Government Institutes
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 48,49 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1605907154
Book Description
Offers advice to families in the military who are raising a child with special needs, covering such topics as diagnoses, financial support, education, medical care, case management, insurance, and advocacy.
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society
Author : Graham A. Colditz
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 1631 pages
File Size : 15,88 MB
Release : 2015-08-12
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1483345742
Book Description
The first edition of the Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society was published in 2007 and received a 2008 Editors’ Choice Award from Booklist. It served as a general, non-technical resource focusing on cancer from the perspective of the social and behavioral sciences, exploring social and economic impacts, the “business” of cancer, advertising of drugs and treatment centers, how behavior change could offer great potential for cancer prevention, environmental risks, food additives and regulation, the relation between race and ethnicity and cancer risk, socioeconomic status, controversies—both scientific and political—in cancer treatment and research, country-by-country entries on cancer around the world, and more. Given various developments in the field including new drug treatments, political controversies over use of the vaccines Gardasil and Cervarix with young girls to prevent cervical cancer, and unexpected upticks in the prevalence of adult smoking within the U.S. following decades of decline, the SAGE Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society, Second Edition serves as an updated and more current encyclopedia that addresses concerns pertaining to this topic. Key Features: · Approximately half of the 700 first-edition articles revised and updated · 30+ new entries covering new developments since 2006 · Signed entries with cross-references · Further Readings accompanied by pedagogical elements · New Reader’s Guide · Updated Chronology, Resource Guide, Glossary, and through new Index The SAGE Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society, Second Edition serves as a reliable and precise source for students and researchers with an interest in social and behavioral sciences and seeks to better understand the continuously evolving subject matter of cancer and society.
Eat to Cure Cancer
Author : Shu Chen Hou
Publisher : Shu chen Hou
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 34,16 MB
Release : 2023-11-07
Category : Cooking
ISBN :
Book Description
Unleash the Power of Nutrition: Eat to Cure Cancer! 🌿 Discover the Secret to a Healthier, Cancer-Free You! 🌿 Are you ready to embark on a life-changing journey towards preventing and conquering cancer through the incredible healing power of food? "Eat to Cure Cancer" is your roadmap to vibrant health and a brighter, cancer-free future! 🍏 Unveil the Science of Nutrition: Understand how your daily food choices can be your greatest ally in the fight against cancer. It's not just a diet; it's a revolution in well-being! 🥑 Supercharge Your Body: Explore a world of nutrient-rich superfoods that can be your shield against cancer. From antioxidant-packed berries to cancer-fighting cruciferous veggies, your plate is your armor! 🥗 Create Delicious Cancer-Fighting Recipes: Embrace mouthwatering dishes that don't just tantalize your taste buds but fortify your body's defenses against cancer. 🌞 Boost Your Resilience: Learn how lifestyle choices, from exercise and stress management to sleep and mindfulness, can transform your life and health. 🤝 Seek Professional Guidance: Navigate the world of oncologists, nurses, dietitians, and support groups to ensure you have the best team in your corner. 📚 Access Invaluable Resources: Discover a treasure trove of books, websites, and organizations dedicated to cancer prevention, treatment, and support. 🌟 Empower Yourself: Take control of your health and well-being with the knowledge, tools, and strategies you'll find in "Eat to Cure Cancer.” Don't let cancer dictate your future. Take charge of your health today! This is your chance to unlock the extraordinary potential of your body, so you can live a life free from the shadow of cancer. 🔥 Join the Movement, Grab Your Copy Today, and Let the Healing Begin! 🔥 Your journey to a healthier, cancer-free you starts here!
Handbook of the Sociology of Health, Illness, and Healing
Author : Bernice A. Pescosolido
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 563 pages
File Size : 40,91 MB
Release : 2010-12-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1441972617
Book Description
The Handbook of the Sociology of Health, Illness & Healing advances the understanding of medical sociology by identifying the most important contemporary challenges to the field and suggesting directions for future inquiry. The editors provide a blueprint for guiding research and teaching agendas for the first quarter of the 21st century. In a series of essays, this volume offers a systematic view of the critical questions that face our understanding of the role of social forces in health, illness and healing. It also provides an overall theoretical framework and asks medical sociologists to consider the implications of taking on new directions and approaches. Such issues may include the importance of multiple levels of influences, the utility of dynamic, life course approaches, the role of culture, the impact of social networks, the importance of fundamental causes approaches, and the influences of state structures and policy making.
Unconventional Cancer Treatments
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Publisher :
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 34,67 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Alternative medicine
ISBN :
Book Description
The Office of Technology Assessment reviewed the issues surrounding unconventional cancer treatments. The results of that study are contained in this report. Topics covered include the types of unconventional cancer treatment most available to American citizens and how people access them; costs and means of payment; profiles of typical users of unconventional treatments; legal issues; and the potential for enhancing our knowledge about the efficacy and safety of these cancer treatments. OTA also examined a particular unconventional treatment, Immuno-Augmentative Therapy, and designed a clinical trial protocol to permit valid evidence of efficacy and safety to be gathered.
