Cancer Information for Teens, 5th Ed.

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Consumer health information for teens about cancer risk factors, prevention, and treatment, along with tips for coping with cancer at home and school, and helping a friend or family member who has cancer. Includes index, resource information, and recommendations for further reading.

Sujets

• Injuries
• Illnesses
• Diseases
• Young Adult Nonfiction
• Daily Living
• Adolescent medicine
• Health
• Cancer

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• Publié par: Infobase Publishing
• Date de parution: 01 novembre 2021
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780780819283
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 5 Mo

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Teen Health Series
CANCER INFORMATION FOR TEENS FIFTH EDITION
Teen Health Series
CANCER INFORMATION FOR TEENS FIFTH EDITION
Health Tips about Cancer Prevention, Risks, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Including Facts about Cancers of Most Concern to Teens and Young Adults, Coping Strategies, Survivorship, and Dealing with Cancer in Loved Ones

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Bibliographic Note
Because this page cannot legibly accommodate all the copyright notices, the Bibliographic Note portion of the Preface constitutes an extension of the copyright notice.
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OMNIGRAPHICS
Kevin Hayes, Managing Editor
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Copyright © 2022 Omnigraphics
ISBN 978-0-7808-1927-6
E-ISBN 978-0-7808-1928-3

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Hayes, Kevin (Editor of health information), editor.
Title: Cancer information for teens: health tips about cancer prevention, risks, diagnosis, and treatment ; including facts about cancers of most concern to teens and young adults, coping strategies, survivorship, and dealing with cancer in loved ones/ edited by Kevin Hayes.
Description: Fifth edition. | Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, Inc., [2021] | Series: Teen health series | Includes index. | Audience: Ages 13 | Audience: Grades 7-9 | Summary: “Provides consumer health information for teens about cancer risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, coping, and survivorship along with online support and mobile apps related to cancer. Includes index and resource information”-- Provided by publisher.
Identifiers: LCCN 2021035139 (print) | LCCN 2021035140 (ebook) | ISBN 9780780819276 (library binding) | ISBN 9780780819283 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Cancer--Juvenile literature.
Classification: LCC RC264.C36 2021 (print) | LCC RC264 (ebook) | DDC 616.99/400835--dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021035139
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Part 1 | Cancer Facts and Risk Factors
Chapter 1—What Is Cancer?
Chapter 2—Cancer in Young People
Chapter 3—Cancer among Adolescents and Young Adults: A Statistical Overview
Chapter 4—Cancer Myths and Misconceptions
Chapter 5—Genes, Genetic Disorders, and Cancer
Chapter 6—Cancer and the Environment
Chapter 7—Indoor Tanning and Cancer Risk
Chapter 8—Cancer Risks Associated with Smoking and Other Tobacco Use
Chapter 9—Alcohol and Cancer Risk
Chapter 10—Diet and Cancer Risk
Chapter 11—Obesity and Cancer Risk
Chapter 12—Infectious Agents and Cancer Risk
Chapter 13—Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk
Chapter 14—Cell Phones and Cancer Risk
Chapter 15—Coronavirus: What People with Cancer Should Know
Part 2 | Cancers of Most Concern to Teens and Young Adults
Chapter 16—Bone Cancer
Chapter 17—Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
Chapter 18—Breast Cancer in Young Women
Chapter 19—Cervical and Vaginal Cancer
Chapter 20—Colorectal Cancer
Chapter 21—Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors
Chapter 22—Leukemia
Chapter 23—Lymphoma
Chapter 24—Esthesioneuroblastoma
Chapter 25—Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers
Chapter 26—Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Chapter 27—Neuroblastoma: Cancer of the Nervous System
Chapter 28—Oral Cavity Cancer
Chapter 29—Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Chapter 30—Vascular Tumors
Chapter 31—Testicular Cancer
Chapter 32—Thyroid Cancer
Part 3 | Cancer Awareness, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Chapter 33—Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
Chapter 34—Specialized Children’s Cancer Centers
Chapter 35—Performing Self-Examinations
Chapter 36—Chemotherapy
Chapter 37—Targeted Cancer Therapies
Chapter 38—Hormone Therapy
Chapter 39—Immunotherapy
Chapter 40—Precision Medicine
Chapter 41—Radiation Therapy
Chapter 42—Hyperthermia in Cancer Treatment
Chapter 43—Cryosurgery to Treat Cancer
Chapter 44—Lasers in Cancer Treatment
Chapter 45—Photodynamic Therapy for Cancer
Chapter 46—Stem Cell Transplant
Chapter 47—Surgery
Chapter 48—Cancer and Complementary Health Therapies
Chapter 49—Cancer Prevention
Chapter 50—Talking with Your Health-Care Team
Part 4 | Cancer Coping and Survivorship
Chapter 51—Day-to-Day Life during Cancer
Chapter 52—Feelings and Cancer
Chapter 53—Self-Image and Sexuality
Chapter 54—Adjustment to Cancer: Anxiety and Distress
Chapter 55—Emotional Support for Young People with Cancer
Chapter 56—Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer
Chapter 57—Follow-Up Care after Cancer Treatment
Chapter 58—Cancer Fatigue
Chapter 59—Cancer Pain
Chapter 60—Fertility Issues in Girls and Boys after Cancer Treatment
Chapter 61—Young People Facing End-of-Life Care Decisions
Part 5 | When a Loved One Has Cancer
Chapter 62—Being a Cancer Caregiver
Chapter 63—Advanced Cancer and Caregiving
Chapter 64—Be Prepared for an Emergency
Chapter 65—Support for Teens When a Family Member Has Cancer
Part 6 | If You Need More Information
Chapter 66—Additional Reading about Cancer
Chapter 67—How to Find Clinical Cancer Trials
Chapter 68—Online Support and Mobile Apps for Cancer Patients and Survivors
Chapter 69—Web-Based Resources and Support Groups
Index
PREFACE
About This Book
Although cancer in children is rare, it is the leading cause of death by disease past infancy among children in the United States. In 2021, it is estimated that 15,590 children and adolescents ages 0–19 will be diagnosed with cancer. An estimated 10,500 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed among children from birth to 14 years, and about 1,190 children are expected to die from the disease. The most common types of cancer diagnosed in children ages 0–14 years are leukemias, brain and other central nervous system (CNS) tumors, and lymphomas. Cancer affects teens differently than older adults or young children. Additionally, teens face environmental factors and make lifestyle choices that may influence their disease risk.
Cancer Information for Teens, Fifth Edition presents updated facts about cancer causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. It explains how cancer occurs in the body and describes some warning signs. A chapter focused on cancer myths helps teens sort facts from fiction. For teens who do have cancer, the book gives practical advice about important topics, such as which questions to ask health-care providers and how to cope with treatment side effects and changes in body image. Social worries at school and among friends are addressed, and cancer survivorship issues, including fertility concerns, are discussed frankly. A separate section focuses on teens with friends or family members who have cancer. Finally, a resource section provides suggestions for additional reading, a directory of web-based support sources and mobile apps, and a list of websites for finding cancer clinical trials.
How to Use This Book
This book is divided into parts and chapters. Parts focus on broad areas of interest; chapters are devoted to single topics within a part.
Part 1: Cancer Facts and Risk Factors explains that cancer is a variety of diseases that begin the same way: Cells divide in an uncontrolled manner with the ability to attack the body’s tissues. The part also discusses risk factors for cancer. These include familial or genetic predisposition, outdoor and indoor tanning, tobacco use, obesity, diet choices, and infectious agents. Ways to reduce modifiable risks are suggested along with information on what people with cancer should know about the Coronovirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Part 2: Cancers of Most Concern to Teens and Young Adults gives facts on the cancer types most often diagnosed in adolescents and young adults. Among these are bone cancer, brain and spinal cord tumors, leukemia, lymphoma, oral, skin, and testicular cancers.
Part 3: Cancer Awareness, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention provides prevention strategies, and describes how doctors diagnose the disease and determine how advanced it is. Chapters in this part discuss commonly used cancer treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, precision medicine, radiation, lasers, and stem cell transplantation. The part also offers information on questions to ask the health-care team and cancer clinical researchers.
Part 4: Cancer Coping and Survivorship acknowledges the wide-ranging and sometimes long-term impact that cancer can have on teens’ lives. It describes the temporary and late effects of treatment during recovery. It mainly focuses on the various emotions that a teen, in particular, goes through. The part includes a summary of chronic health problems that can result after cancer, including fertility issues along with important suggestions on end-of-life (EOL) decisions.
Part 5: When a Loved One Has Cancer gives guidance for teens with a parent, sibling, or friend who has cancer. It explains how to cope with the sometimes-confusing emotions that can arise and how teens can plan in advance for helping others while still taking care of themselves, along with being prepared for any type of emergency.
Part 6: If You Need More Information includes suggestions for additional reading about cancers, guidance for pe