Coauthored by a former cancer patient and the Associate Chief Oncologist at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York, this updated A-to-Z resource provides clear and essential information that cancer patients and their families need to intelligently face their fears and concerns. It also guides readers through much of the confusion that surrounds the latest claims and media hype of this enigmatic disease.

In more than 2,500 definitions, this updated volume covers everything you need to know about this disease, including details about individual cancers, their causes, incidence levels, stages, and treatement. In addition, information about diagnostic tests; symptoms; surgeries; radiation therapies, their side effects, and risk factors; carcinogens; and prevention are also presented in this essential volume to highlight all the important aspects of this timely topic.