| Contents |
pt. I. Introduction to cancer -- 1. What is cancer : cancer's history, nature, causes, and symptoms -- 2. Types of cancer teens get -- 3. Cancer among adolescents : understanding the statistics -- 4. Leukemia in teens -- 5. Lymphoma in teens -- 6. Bone cancer in teens : Ewing's sarcoma and osteosarcoma -- 7. Germ cell tumors in teens -- 8. Skin cancer : facts, figures, and questions -- 9. What you should know about common cancers in older family members -- pt. II. Risks, rumors, and controversies -- 10. Tobacco and cancer risk -- 11. Sun exposure and cancer risk -- 12. Cervical cancer risks linked to unprotected sex -- 13. Cancer risks associated with heterocyclic amines in cooked meats -- 14. Studying a possible link between obesity and cancer risk -- 15. Oral contraceptives : risks are difficult to evaluate -- 16. Cancer risk controversies about cell phones and other electronics -- 17. Are there any cancer risks associated with artificial sweeteners and fluoridated water? -- 18. Cancer myths and rumors -- pt. III. Cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment -- 19. Screening tests for various cancers -- 20. How to perform a breast self-examination -- 21. Testicular cancer and the importance of self-examination -- 22. How cancer is diagnosed -- 23. Who's who in the health care system -- 24. Hospitalization and surgery for cancer treatment -- 25. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy -- 26. Bone marrow transplants : treatment, side effects, and possible complications -- 27. Supportive care during cancer treatment : blood transfusions, antibiotics, and supplemental nutrition -- 28. Complementary and alternative treatments in cancer care -- 29. What is standard therapy versus a clinical trial? -- 30. Uses and side effects of cancer drugs -- 31. Managing side effects of cancer treatments -- 32. Long-term side effects of childhood cancer therapy -- pt. IV. Coping strategies for adolescents with cancer -- 33. School and cancer : advice on staying current, getting in the swing, and finding help if you need it -- 34. Counseling for psychological issues : depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress -- 35. Coping with cancer's affect on appearance -- 36. Sexuality and dating : special concerns for teens with cancer -- 37. When friends don't call : coping with isolation and loneliness -- 38. What if the cancer comes back? -- 39. Follow-up care for childhood cancer survivors -- pt. V. When a family member or friend has cancer -- 40. If someone you know has cancer -- 41. Helping family members cope with cancer -- 42. Coping with death, traumatic events, and feelings -- pt. VI. If you need more information -- 43. Sources of cancer information, advocacy, and support -- 44. Finding cancer information on the internet -- 45. Additional reading on cancer. |
