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Table of Contents Visit www.healthreferenceseries.com to view A Contents Guide to the Health Reference Series, a listing of more than 12,000 topics and the volumes in which they are covered. Preface Part I: Introduction to Cancer in Women Chapter 1¿What Is Cancer? Chapter 2¿All about the Female Reproductive System Chapter 3¿Obesity and Cancer Risk Chapter 4¿Physical Activity and Cancer Risk Chapter 5¿Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk Chapter 6¿Menopausal Hormone Use: Questions and Answers about Its Effect on Cancer Risk Chapter 7¿Diethylstilbestrol (DES) and the Risk of Cancer Chapter 8¿Preventing Cancer in Women Section 8.1¿Preventing Breast Cancer Section 8.2¿Preventing Cervical Cancer Section 8.3¿Preventing Ovarian Cancer Section 8.4¿Preventing Uterine Cancer Section 8.5¿Preventing Colorectal Cancer Section 8.6¿Preventing Lung Cancer Part II: Breast Cancer Chapter 9¿Understanding Breast Changes Chapter 10¿How to Do a Breast Self-Exam Chapter 11¿Screening Mammograms: Questions and Answers Chapter 12¿Questions and Answers about Digital versus Film Mammography Chapter 13¿What Are Tumor Markers and What Do They Tell Us about Breast Cancer? Chapter 14¿Questions and Answers about Early Stage Breast Cancer Chapter 15¿What You Need to Know about Breast Cancer Chapter 16¿Breast Cancer Treatment and Breast Reconstruction Chapter 17¿After Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know about Your Gynecological Health Part III: Gynecologic Cancers and Related Conditions Chapter 18¿Overview of Gynecologic Cancer Chapter 19¿Screening for Gynecologic Cancers: Pelvic Examinations and Pap Tests Chapter 20¿Understanding Cervical Changes Chapter 21¿Benign Cervical Growths Section 21.1¿Cervical Polyps Section 21.2¿Cervical Dysplasia Chapter 22¿What You Need to Know about Cancer of the Cervix Chapter 23¿Human Papillomaviruses (HPV) and Cancer: Questions and Answers Chapter 24¿Cancer of the Fallopian Tubes Chapter 25¿Ovarian Cysts Chapter 26¿Ovarian Low Malignant Potential Tumors: A Precancerous Condition Chapter 27¿What You Need to Know about Ovarian Cancer Chapter 28¿Treatment of Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors Chapter 29¿Treatment of Ovarian Epithelial Cancer Chapter 30¿Benign Conditions of the Uterus Section 30.1¿Uterine Fibroids Section 30.2¿Endometriosis Section 30.3¿Endometrial Hyperplasia Chapter 31¿What You Need to Know about Cancer of the Uterus Chapter 32¿Uterine Sarcoma: Cancer of the Uterine Muscle Chapter 33¿What Is Vaginal Cancer? Chapter 34¿Treatment of Vaginal Cancer Chapter 35¿Cancer of the Vulva Part IV: Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer in Women Chapter 36¿Lung Cancer in Women Section 36.1¿Lung Cancer Different for Women Section 36.2¿Facts and Figures about Lung Cancer in Women Section 36.3¿Lung Cancer Rates in Women Have Reached Epidemic Proportions Chapter 37¿Screening for Lung Cancer Chapter 38¿Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer in Women Chapter 39¿Colorectal Cancer Screening: Questions and Answers Chapter 40¿Colorectal Cancer in Women Chapter 41¿Prevalence of and Screening for Thyroid Cancer in Women Section 41.1¿Thyroid Cancer: How Many Women Are Affected? Section 41.2¿Thyroid Self-Exam: Check Your Neck Chapter 42¿What You Need to Know about Thyroid Cancer Part V: Diagnosing and Treating Cancer in Women Chapter 43¿Imaging Tests Used to Aid in Cancer Diagnosis Chapter 44¿Taking Tissue and Fluid Samples for Cancer Diagnosis Section 44.1¿Biopsy Basics for Breast Lumps or Other Changes Section 44.2¿Dilation and Curettage Chapter 45¿Questions and Answers about Cancer Staging Chapter 46¿Overview of Cancer Treatment and Concerns Chapter 47¿Surgical Techniques to Treat Cancer in Women Section 47.1¿Surgery Choices for Women with Breast Cancer Section 47.2¿Hysterectomy Section 47.3¿Cryosurgery in Cancer Treatment: Questions and Answers Chapter 48¿Radiation Therapy: Questions and Answers Chapter 49¿Understanding Chemotherapy Treatment Chapter 50¿Medicines Used to Treat Cancer in Women Section 50.1¿Angiogenesis Inhibitors Section 50.2¿Herceptin: A Drug That Attacks Cancer Cells Section 50.3¿A Combination of Herceptin and Chemotherapy Improves Survival in Patients with Early-Stage Breast Cancer Section 50.4¿Frequently Asked Questions about Tamoxifen Section 50.5¿Taxanes and Platinum Drugs in Cancer Treatment Chapter 51¿Biological Therapies for Cancer Chapter 52¿Laser Treatments: How They Help Women with Gynecologic Cancers Chapter 53¿Complementary and Alternative Therapies That May Help Cancer Patients Cope with Side Effects Part VI: Fertility, Pregnancy, and Cancer in Women Chapter 54¿Breast Cancer and Fertility Chapter 55¿Gynecologic Cancers and Fertility Chapter 56¿Pregnancy Issues and the Risk of Breast Cancer Section 56.1¿Abortion, Miscarriage, and Breast Cancer Risk Section 56.2¿Breast Cancer and Pregnancy Chapter 57¿Gestational Trophoblastic Tumors Chapter 58¿Hodgkin Lymphoma during Pregnancy Chapter 59¿Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma during Pregnancy Part VII: Living with Cancer Chapter 60¿Getting Medical Care and Support after Cancer Treatment Chapter 61¿Dealing with Fatigue during and after Cancer Treatment Chapter 62¿Pain in Cancer Patients Chapter 63¿Lymphedema: A Common Complication of Breast Cancer Treatment Chapter 64¿Nutrition and Cancer Treatment Chapter 65¿Home Care for Cancer Patients Chapter 66¿Mental Health and Cancer Chapter 67¿Sexuality and Cancer Section 67.1¿Factors Affecting Sexual Function in People with Cancer Section 67.2¿Renewing Intimacy and Sexuality after Gynecologic Cancer Chapter 68¿Talking to Your Children about Your Cancer Chapter 69¿Menopause and Cancer Treatment Part VIII: Recent Research in Women's Cancer Chapter 70¿Genetic Testing for Breast and Associated Gynecologic Cancers Section 70.1¿Facts about Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Susceptibility Section 70.2¿Task Force Recommends against Routine Testing for Genetic Risk of Breast or Ovarian Cancer in the General Population Chapter 71¿Recent Research in Breast Cancer Section 71.1¿Large Portion of Late-Stage Breast Cancers Associated with Absence of Screening Section 71.2¿Benefits and Risks of Tamoxifen Are Similar in African-American and White Women Section 71.3¿Molecular Test Can Predict Both the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence and Who Will Benefit from Chemotherapy Section 71.4¿Preventive Removal of Both Breasts Reduces Chance of Breast Cancer in Women at Elevated Risk Chapter 72¿Studying Cervical Cancer Section 72.1¿Research Regarding HPV and Cervical Cancer Section 72.2¿High Rates of Cervical Cancer Indicate Broader Problems in Access to Care Chapter 73¿Racial Disparity in Survival among Patients with Endometrial Cancer Chapter 74¿Long-Term Aspirin Use Reduces Risk for Colorectal Cancer in Women Chapter 75¿Questions and Answers about Clinical Trials Chapter 76¿Benefits and Risks of Cancer Clinical Trials Part IX: Additional Help and Information Chapter 77¿Glossary of Terms Related to Cancer in Women Chapter 78¿Information about the Family Leave and Medical Act Chapter 79¿Directory of Government and Private Resources for Women with Cancer and Their Families Index
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Generative organs, Female -- Popular works.
Cancer in women -- Popular works.