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EMPOWER YOURSELF!Whether you’re a newly diagnosed pancreatic cancer patient, a survivor, or a friend or relative of someone with pancreatic cancer, this book offers help. The only text to provide a doctor’s and patient’s view, 100 Questions & Answers About Pancreatic Cancer gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, sources of support, and much more. The authors, a medical oncologist and a nurse with 25 years of experience with cancer patients, provide a comprehensive, step-by-step discussion of what you can expect in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer, while patient commentaries provide a real-life understanding of what these steps might mean for your day-to-day life. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this frightening disease. ... Read more

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Perfect combination medical and layman
informative book for anyone diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, no matter the stage, and/or concerned family, friends, etc.despite a bleak outcome in my family situation, this book will be helpful to all of us, strongly recommend!

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Praise for the book“An outstanding text covering all aspects of pancreatic cancer, from embryology through genetics and pathology, and including all avenues of treatment. There are 112 internationally recognized authors, the book is marvelously illustrated, and is a must for all scientists and clinicians interested in neoplasms of the pancreas. It is currently the most up-to-date and complete text on pancreatic cancer available.”-- John L. Cameron, MDThe Alfred Blalock Distinguished Service ProfessorThe Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine ... Read more

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At present, there are approximately 28,300 new cases of pancreatic cancer in the United States. It is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in men and women. Approximately 2 out of 10 patients with cancer of the pancreas will live at least one year after the cancer is found, but only a very few will survive for five or more years.The editors have brought together a stellar team of oncologists from surgery, medicine, and radiation therapy to provide a concise yet thorough guide to the understanding and management of pancreatic cancer. From epidemiology and genetics to diagnosis, management, and reconstruction, coverage of the subject is inclusive. ... Read more

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This book is shared to help all understand the cancer affecting the pancreas which is a vital organ in the digestion of food.Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly of cancers affecting the human body.Less than 5% of those diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer survive the first year. This book is intended to help the patient, their families, and friends to understand the dangers and possible treatments.It is vital that the patient and their families understand the importance of choices of treatment and the possible side effects. This is basically a diary of one patient who has been able to survive five (5) years at this writing.The road can be challenging, but healing is possible if discovered and treated quickly.This book will help the patient and their families to better deal with this deadly disease. ... Read more

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Pancreatic Cancer book that is a loser
I was looking to buy an informational book on Pancreatic Cancer to help me and my wife understand this Disease and your description of this book seemed to fit my needs.Instead this is a book written by a religious nut discussing his faith and prayer sessions and how he enlisted 100 other like minded people with the same leanings to pray for him then how they prayed for each other etc.Not what I wanted and not what you advertised. ... Read more

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to pancreatic cancer (also Cancer pancreas; Pancreatic cancer), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on pancreatic cancer. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms.Download Description
This sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to pancreatic cancer, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on pancreatic cancer. Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts. PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1. The Essentials on Pancreatic Cancer: Guidelines; Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance; Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Pancreatic Cancer; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 4. Studies on Pancreatic Cancer; Chapter 5. Patents on Pancreatic Cancer; Chapter 6. Books on Pancreatic Cancer; Chapter 7. Periodicals and News on Pancreatic Cancer; Chapter 8. Physician Guidelines and Databases; Chapter 9. Dissertations on Pancreatic Cancer; PART III. APPENDICES; Appendix A. Researching Your Medications; Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine; Appendix C. Researching Nutrition; Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix E. Your Rights and Insurance; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; PANCREATIC CANCER GLOSSARY; INDEX. Related topics include: Cancer pancreas, Pancreatic cancer. ... Read more

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Although pancreatic cancer is one of the most serious forms of cancers, the outlook for patients could be improved. The lack of clinical symptoms of early, surgically removable disease most often limits curative treatment options. The aggressive tumor cell biology, leading to a locally advanced nature of the disease and to early metastases, allows curative resection in only 20% of patients at the time of diagnosis. Patients are therefore often faced with a dreadful prognosis from a state of almost full physical health. Furthermore, because there is a high recurrence rate after curative resection, treatment of this tumor entity becomes a great challenge.

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What you need to know about Pancreatic Cancer

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on March 1, 2003. The length of the article is 643 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: New registry will look for hereditary pancreatic cancers to catch disease early. (Dismal Survival Rate).
Author: Nancy Walsh
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 36Issue: 5Page: 57(1)

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consult the second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a single alphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or two paragraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300 updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, and a comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical and historical sidebars throughout the text.

Disease/disorder articles contain some or all of the following sections:

• Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the disorder
• Descriptions -- overview of the disorder; who gets it and why
• Causes & symptoms -- process, substance or organism that produces the condition; any risk factors that increase susceptibility to the condition; signs and symptoms of the disease
• Diagnosis -- overview of procedures and tests used to diagnose the condition; how the test is done; who should be tested and when; time required; cost; whether it's typically covered by insurance
• Treatments -- overview of conventional methods of care or management of the condition, such as drugs, surgeries, physical therapy, etc.
• Alternative treatments -- overview of alternative/complementary therapies that may be used to treat the condition
• Prognosis -- probable outcome of the disease
• Preventions -- what actions can be taken to prevent the condition from occurring

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Despite recent advances in surgery, chemo and radiation therapy, the incidence and death rate for pancreatic cancer continues to rise.Now estimated to be the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the US, less than 2% of patients survive 5 years- the lowest of any tumor type.Despite the recent elucidation of several important oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and cell cycle regulators in other malignancies, such studies in pancreatic cancer have been limited, with few details provided on their clinical significance.The Editors of this book, con-cerned with this paucity of information and the difficulties facing pancreas cancer researchers brought together a select group of experts from each major clinical and science field related to pancreatic cancer to review their research and clinical work, and prepare chapters for this book based on their collective discussions and experience.They present the most important findings and issues in pancreatic cancer research and management today, covering major areas of concern to pathologists, surgeons, oncologists and molecular biologists. ... Read more

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This up-to-date and comprehensive CD-ROM provides a superb collection of official Federal government documents on pancreatic cancer and islet cell carcinoma: signs and symptoms, diagnosis, lab tests, treatment and management options, and ongoing clinical research. Every aspect of the disease is thoroughly covered. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust.

For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor references and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. Documents from the National Cancer Institute, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are included. In addition to disease-specific information, there is extensive coverage of the broad subject of cancer and its prevention and treatment along with current cancer research projects.

A unique feature is the inclusion of the results of a database search using the Combined Health Information Database (CHID).

Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing and difficult, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with links to 80 of the best sites for general health and medical information! By using weblinks built into the documents reproduced on the CD-ROM, you can quickly and easily check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government.

In all, the disc has over 44,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Apple Macintosh systems. Reader software is included on the CD.

Our CD-ROMs are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. Vast archives of important public domain government information that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. (Information on this CD-ROM is not a substitute for professional medical advice; of course, readers are urged to consult with a professional health care provider for any suspected illness.) This book-on-a-disc makes a great reference work and educational tool for patients and their families, physicians, and other medical professionals. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by Thomson Gale on April 1, 2007. The length of the article is 456 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Bevacizumab disappoints in pancreatic cancer.(Gastroenterology)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 40Issue: 7Page: 44(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on February 1, 2003. The length of the article is 953 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Registry to look for hereditary pancreatic cancer. (The Aim is Earlier Detection).
Author: Nancy Walsh
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 33Issue: 3Page: 36(1)

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This ambitious collection of essential yet novel methods for pancreatic cancer research or cancer research in general features an outstanding cast of authors who are esteemed leaders in the field. The authors provide a broad range of methods for molecular, biochemical, pathological, and statistical analysis of sporadic and familial pancreatic cancer, methods that can be applied not only to basic, but also to translational pancreatic research. Topics covered include in vitro cell cultures, in vivo mouse models, protein studies, mutation analysis, and treatment development. ... Read more

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Cancer
The resource students and researchers will turn to for reliable, up-to-date and clearly written information, the Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer is a comprehensive survey of 120 cancers, cancer drugs, traditional and alternative treatments and diagnostic procedures. The Encyclopediaincludes entries covering cancers, cancer drugs, treatments, side effects and diagnostic procedures. Entries typically include the following elements:

• Causes and Symptoms
• Definition
• Description
• Diagnosis
• Prevention
• Resources
• Risks
• Special Concerns
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An appendix provides complete contact information for cancer centers, national support groups, government agencies and research groups. Features include anatomical illustrations of the major body systems, a subject index and approximately 200 photographs and drawings. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from AORN Journal, published by Thomson Gale on October 1, 2007. The length of the article is 423 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Surgery for pancreatic cancer often not offered to patients.
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: AORN Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 86Issue: 4Page: 639(1)

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