21st Century Adult Cancer Sourcebook: Rectal Cancer (Cancer of the Rectum) - Clinical Data for Patients, Families, and Physicians

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Health, Ailments & Diseases, Cancer
Cover of the book 21st Century Adult Cancer Sourcebook: Rectal Cancer (Cancer of the Rectum) - Clinical Data for Patients, Families, and Physicians by Progressive Management, Progressive Management
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Progressive Management ISBN: 9781465828972
Publisher: Progressive Management Publication: October 26, 2011
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Progressive Management
ISBN: 9781465828972
Publisher: Progressive Management
Publication: October 26, 2011
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

Authoritative information and practical advice from the nation's cancer experts about rectal cancer includes official medical data on signs, symptoms, early detection, diagnostic testing, risk factors and prevention, treatment options, surgery, radiation, drugs, chemotherapy, staging, biology, prognosis, and survival, with a complete glossary of technical medical terms and current references.

Starting with the basics, and advancing to detailed patient-oriented and physician-quality information, this comprehensive in-depth compilation gives empowered patients, families, caregivers, nurses, and physicians the knowledge they need to understand the diagnosis and treatment of rectal cancer.

Comprehensive data on clinical trials is included - with information on intervention, sponsor, gender, age group, trial phase, number of enrolled patients, funding source, study type, study design, NCT identification number and other IDs, first received date, start date, completion date, primary completion date, last updated date, last verified date, associated acronym, and outcome measures.

Rectal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the rectum. The rectum is part of the body’s digestive system. The digestive system removes and processes nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) from foods and helps pass waste material out of the body. The digestive system is made up of the esophagus, stomach, and the small and large intestines. The first 6 feet of the large intestine are called the large bowel or colon. The last 6 inches are the rectum and the anal canal. The anal canal ends at the anus (the opening of the large intestine to the outside of the body). Age and family history can affect the risk of developing rectal cancer. The following are possible risk factors for rectal cancer:

* Being aged 40 or older.

* Having certain hereditary conditions, such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer (HNPCC or Lynch syndrome).

* Having a personal history of any of the following:

* Colorectal cancer.

* Polyps (small pieces of bulging tissue) in the colon or rectum.

* Cancer of the ovary, endometrium, or breast.

* Having a parent, brother, sister, or child with a history of colorectal cancer or polyps.

Possible signs of rectal cancer include a change in bowel habits or blood in the stool. These and other symptoms may be caused by rectal cancer. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur:
* A change in bowel habits. * Diarrhea. * Constipation. * Feeling that the bowel does not empty completely. * Stools that are narrower or have a different shape than usual. * Blood (either bright red or very dark) in the stool. * General abdominal discomfort (frequent gas pains, bloating, fullness, or cramps). * Change in appetite. * Weight loss for no known reason. * Feeling very tired.

Extensive supplements, with chapters gathered from our Cancer Toolkit series and other reports, cover a broad range of cancer topics useful to cancer patients. This edition includes our exclusive Guide to Leading Medical Websites with updated links to 81 of the best sites for medical information, which let you quickly check for updates from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. Supplemental coverage includes:

Levels of Evidence for Cancer Treatment Studies
Glossary of Clinical Trial Terms
Clinical Trials Background Information and In-Depth Program
Clinical Trials at NIH
How To Find A Cancer Treatment Trial: A Ten-Step Guide
Taking Part in Cancer Treatment Research Studies
Access to Investigational Drugs

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Authoritative information and practical advice from the nation's cancer experts about rectal cancer includes official medical data on signs, symptoms, early detection, diagnostic testing, risk factors and prevention, treatment options, surgery, radiation, drugs, chemotherapy, staging, biology, prognosis, and survival, with a complete glossary of technical medical terms and current references.

Starting with the basics, and advancing to detailed patient-oriented and physician-quality information, this comprehensive in-depth compilation gives empowered patients, families, caregivers, nurses, and physicians the knowledge they need to understand the diagnosis and treatment of rectal cancer.

Comprehensive data on clinical trials is included - with information on intervention, sponsor, gender, age group, trial phase, number of enrolled patients, funding source, study type, study design, NCT identification number and other IDs, first received date, start date, completion date, primary completion date, last updated date, last verified date, associated acronym, and outcome measures.

Rectal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the rectum. The rectum is part of the body’s digestive system. The digestive system removes and processes nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) from foods and helps pass waste material out of the body. The digestive system is made up of the esophagus, stomach, and the small and large intestines. The first 6 feet of the large intestine are called the large bowel or colon. The last 6 inches are the rectum and the anal canal. The anal canal ends at the anus (the opening of the large intestine to the outside of the body). Age and family history can affect the risk of developing rectal cancer. The following are possible risk factors for rectal cancer:

* Being aged 40 or older.

* Having certain hereditary conditions, such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer (HNPCC or Lynch syndrome).

* Having a personal history of any of the following:

* Colorectal cancer.

* Polyps (small pieces of bulging tissue) in the colon or rectum.

* Cancer of the ovary, endometrium, or breast.

* Having a parent, brother, sister, or child with a history of colorectal cancer or polyps.

Possible signs of rectal cancer include a change in bowel habits or blood in the stool. These and other symptoms may be caused by rectal cancer. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur:
* A change in bowel habits. * Diarrhea. * Constipation. * Feeling that the bowel does not empty completely. * Stools that are narrower or have a different shape than usual. * Blood (either bright red or very dark) in the stool. * General abdominal discomfort (frequent gas pains, bloating, fullness, or cramps). * Change in appetite. * Weight loss for no known reason. * Feeling very tired.

Extensive supplements, with chapters gathered from our Cancer Toolkit series and other reports, cover a broad range of cancer topics useful to cancer patients. This edition includes our exclusive Guide to Leading Medical Websites with updated links to 81 of the best sites for medical information, which let you quickly check for updates from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. Supplemental coverage includes:

Levels of Evidence for Cancer Treatment Studies
Glossary of Clinical Trial Terms
Clinical Trials Background Information and In-Depth Program
Clinical Trials at NIH
How To Find A Cancer Treatment Trial: A Ten-Step Guide
Taking Part in Cancer Treatment Research Studies
Access to Investigational Drugs

More books from Progressive Management

Cover of the book "Lucky War" Third Army in Desert Storm: Complete History of Persian Gulf War, Planning a Ground Offensive, General Norman Schwarzkopf, Air Power, Command and Control, Iraq and Kuwait, Yeosock by Progressive Management
Cover of the book A Test of U.S. Civil-Military Relations: Structural Influences of Military Reform on the Conflict between Presidents and Senior Military Commanders during Times of War - Civil War, Korean War, Kosovo by Progressive Management
Cover of the book 21st Century Understanding Cancer Toolkit: Coping with Advanced Cancer - Metastatic Cancer, Caregiver Support, Palliative Care and Hospice, Advance Directives, End-of-Life Care, Pain Control, Grief by Progressive Management
Cover of the book 21st Century Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI) Papers - Defining Command, Leadership, and Management Success Factors Within Stability Operations by Progressive Management
Cover of the book 21st Century U.S. Military Manuals: Marine Division Expeditionary Ground Combat Marine Corps Field Manual - FMFM 6-1 (Value-Added Professional Format Series) by Progressive Management
Cover of the book 21st Century FEMA Study Course: Introduction to Hazard Mitigation (IS-393.a) - Flood, Earthquake, Tornado, Hurricane, Wildfire, Critical Facilities Protection, Community Programs by Progressive Management
Cover of the book Atomic Shield: A History of the United States Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) - Volume II, 1947-1952 - Terrible Responsibility, Call to Arms, Nuclear Arsenal, Quest for the Super (Hydrogen Bomb) by Progressive Management
Cover of the book Operations of - and Challenges to - the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) During the U.S. - Mexican War, 1846-1848: Field Operations of Major Generals Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor by Progressive Management
Cover of the book New Navy Fighting Machine in the South China Sea - How American Surface Combatants Can Defeat PLAN, People's Republic of China (PRC) Navy, Aegis, Airships, Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) by Progressive Management
Cover of the book Baltic COIN: Using a Counterinsurgency Model to Counter Russian Hybrid Warfare in the Baltics - NATO Response to Putin's Aggression, Protection for Eastern Europe, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania by Progressive Management
Cover of the book Brazil in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Portuguese Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Society, Security, Military, Religion, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Guiana Highlands, Amazon by Progressive Management
Cover of the book Failed Intervention: The United States in the Balkans - Origins of War, Disintegration, U.S. Strategic Lessons, Legacy of Yugoslavia by Progressive Management
Cover of the book Air Power and Maneuver Warfare - Early German Campaigns (von Richthofen), World War II, German 1941 Campaign in Russia, Israel, Soviets by Progressive Management
Cover of the book NASA Oral History Project: Part Two - Shuttle-Mir Space Station with Russian Cosmonauts and American Astronauts, Featuring Lopez-Alegria, Shannon Lucid, Precourt, Readdy, Thagard, Titov, David Wolf by Progressive Management
Cover of the book 21st Century Cryoglobulinemia Sourcebook: Clinical Data for Patients, Families, and Physicians - Purpura, Raynaud's Phenomenon, Plasmapheresis, Vasculitis, Autoimmune Disorders by Progressive Management
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy