De-Mystifying Cancer Ebook

About the Author

Stuart Wolfe

Stuart Wolfe, like most Americans, is a person whose family has been touched by cancer. he also has friends and other relatives who have had various kinds of cancer.

He needed to know more about the current state of knowledge of cancer, its effects and recommended treatments. Now, he has put what he found into this ebook.

He feels that this material has helped him to deal with his family and friends who suffer from cancer and also been helpful to their close family and friends.

Stuart emphasizes that he is not an expert, just a lay person with some knowledge and experiences that can help other people to cope with the disease and help those close to them.

He hopes that you will find this material useful and benefit from it.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About the Author

Cancer - An Overview

• How Cancer Starts
• Types of Cancer
• Symptoms of Cancer
• Appearance of Cancerous Tissues
• How Cancer Develops
• Prevention of Cancer
• Treatment

What is Cancer?

• How Do Cancer Cells Develop?
• What is Cancer?
• Spread of Cancer

What are the Causes of Cancer?

Types of Cancer

• Sarcomas
• Carcinomas
• Leukemi
• Adenomas
• Lymphomas

The Immune System and Cancer

Who Gets Cancer?

Signs and Symptoms of Cancer

• Sores that do not heal
• General Signs and Symptoms of Cancer:
• Unusual bleeding or discharge
• Problem of indigestion

What Are the Risk Factors for Cancer?

Lung Cancer in Men

• Can Lung Cancer Spread?
• What is Lung Cancer?

How Lung Cancer Starts

• Smoking
• Causes of Lung Cancer in Men
• Passive Smoking
• Asbestos fibers
• Radon gas
• Lung Diseases
• Family History
• Air pollution

Types of Lung Cancer in Men

• Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
• Small Cell Lung Cancer
• Adenocarcinomas
• Large cell carcinomas
• Squamous Cell Carcinomas
• Less Common Lung Cancers
• Bronchial Carcinoids

Symptoms of Lung Cancer in Men

Diagnosis of Lung Cancer in Men

Prostate Cancer in Men

• Causes of Prostate Cancer in Men
• Start of Prostate Cancer

Symptoms and Detection of Prostate Cancer in Men

Detection and Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer in Men

• Treatment of Prostate Cancer in Men

Prevention of Prostate Cancer in Men

Colorectal Cancer in Men

• Risk Factors of Colorectal Cancer in Men
• Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer in Men
• Diagnosis and Detection
• Treatment of Colorectal Cancer in Men

Lung Cancer in Women

• Nonsmokers and Lung Cancer in Women
• Causes for Lung Cancer in Women
• Detection of Lung Cancer in Women
• Effects of Quitting Smoking and Lung Cancer in Women
• Effect of Lung Cancer in Women
• Survival Rates of Lung Cancer in Women

Breast Cancer in Women

• Start of Breast Cancer
• Anatomy of the Breast
• Symptoms of Breast Cancer in Women
• Risk Factors for Breast Cancer in Women

Screening to Detect Breast Cancer

Diagnosis of Breast Cancer

Treatment Options for Breast Cancer in Women

• Surgery

Colorectal Cancer in Women

• Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer
• Colorectal Cancer
• Common Factors that may Encourage Colorectal Cancer

Diagnosing Colorectal Cancer in Women

• Detection and Diagnosis of Cancer
• Treatment Avenues for Colorectal Cancer
• Imaging Techniques
• CT scans:
• X-rays:
• MRI scans:
• Ultrasound:
• PET scans:
• Endoscopy:
• Tissue samples through biopsy:

Different types of Biopsies

• Endoscopic Biopsy:
• Incisional Biopsy:
• Colposcopic Biopsy:
• Bone Marrow Biopsy:
• Punch Biopsy:
• Molecular diagnostics:

Prognosis of Cancer

• Statistical Survival Rate

Treatment Options for Cancer

Cancer Treatment Options

• Chemotherapy
• Surgery
• Radiotherapy
• Gene Therapy
• Hormone Therapy
• Immunotherapy
• Laser treatment:
• Other Cancer Treatments
• Hyperthermia:

Cancer - Complementary and Alternative Therapies

• Acupuncture:
• Complementary Systems of Treatment
• Aromatherapy:
• Massage:
• Hypnosis:
• Diet Modification:
• Herbal Tea:
• Different Types of Diets:
• Plant Derivatives:
• Detoxification:
• Plant based treatments:
• Anti-Cancer Compounds:

How to Prevent Cancer

Action Plan for Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis

• Choose the Right Doctor:
• Inform Yourself:
• Communicate with Your Family:
• Modify Your Diet:
• Try Innovative Approaches to Treatment:
• Continue with Your Daily Life:

Twenty Tips to Help Deal with Cancer

Cancer - Frequently Asked Questions

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• What are the Major Types of Cancer?
• What is the difference between a malignant and a benign tumor?
• What are primary and secondary cancers?
• Is cancer infectious?
• How do I detect breast cancer in its early stages?
• What causes breast cancer?
• How do I help people with cancer?