Author Description

Describes some possible causes of cancer and mentions some ways to reduce the change of getting the disease. It also tells about screening and early detection, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Several sections provide information to help people with cancer and their families cope with the disease. Chapters: what is cancer?; possible causes and prevention of cancer; screening and early detection; symptoms of cancer; diagnosis; handling the diagnosis; treatment; methods of treatment and their side effects; nutrition during cancer treatment; pain control; rehabilitation; followup care; support for people with cancer; and clinical trials. Glossary.