Cancer Sourcebook for Women

Table of Contents
Preface
Part One—Understanding Cancer Risks in Women
	Chapter 1—What Women Need to Know about Cancer
	Chapter 2—Common Gynecologic Conditions That Are Not Indicative of Cancer
	Chapter 3—Does Cancer Run in Your Family?
	Chapter 4—What Women Need to Know about Smoking and Cancer Risk
		Section 4.1—Smoking and Cancer
		Section 4.2—Women’s Health and Smoking
		Section 4.3—Smoking Cessation
	Chapter 5—Facts about Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Cancer Risk
		Section 5.1—HPV Facts
		Section 5.2—HPV Vaccine for Young Women in the United States
	Chapter 6—Cancer Risks Associated with Hormonal Medications
		Section 6.1—Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk
		Section 6.2—Menopausal Hormone Therapy Use and Cancer
		Section 6.3—Diethylstilbestrol Exposure and Cancer Risk
		Section 6.4—Pregnancy and Cancer Risks
	Chapter 7—Cancer-Causing Substances in the Environment
Part Two—Breast Cancer
	Chapter 8—Breast Cancer Statistics
	Chapter 9—What You Need to Know about Breast Cancer
	Chapter 10—Understanding the Risk of Breast Cancer
		Section 10.1—Probability of Breast Cancer in American Women
		Section 10.2—Breast Cancer Risk and Protective Factors
		Section 10.3—Alcohol and Breast Cancer Risk
	Chapter 11—Genes Associated with Breast Cancer
	Chapter 12—Breast Cancer Screening
	Chapter 13—Staging and Treating Breast Cancer
	Chapter 14—Breast Cancer Treatment and Pregnancy
	Chapter 15—Surgery to Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer
Part Three—Gynecologic Cancers
	Chapter 16—Cervical Cancer
		Section 16.1—Understanding Cervical Cancer
		Section 16.2—Staging and Treating Cervical Cancer
	Chapter 17—Endometrial Cancer
	Chapter 18—Gestational Trophoblastic Tumors
	Chapter 19—Ovarian Cancer
		Section 19.1—What You Need to Know about Ovarian Cancer
		Section 19.2—Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors
		Section 19.3—Ovarian Epithelial Cancer
		Section 19.4—Ovarian Low Malignant Potential Tumors
		Section 19.5—Long-Term Oral Contraceptive Use Lowers Risk for Ovarian Cancers
		Section 19.6—Ovarian Epithelial Tumors Traced to Fallopian Tubes
		Section 19.7—Rucaparib Approved as Maintenance Treatment for Some Recurrent Ovarian Cancers
		Section 19.8—Aspirin Use May Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk
	Chapter 20—Uterine Sarcoma Cancer
	Chapter 21—Vaginal Cancer
	Chapter 22—Vulvar Cancer
Part Four—Other Cancers of Special Concern to Women
	Chapter 23—Anal Cancer
	Chapter 24—Colorectal Cancer
		Section 24.1—Cancers of the Colon and Rectum
		Section 24.2—Staging and Treating Cancer of the Colon
		Section 24.3—Staging and Treating Cancer of the Rectum
	Chapter 25—Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancers
		Section 25.1—Gallbladder Cancer
		Section 25.2—Bile Duct Cancer
	Chapter 26—Lung Cancer
		Section 26.1—What You Need to Know about Lung Cancer
		Section 26.2—Staging and Treating Small Cell Lung Cancer
		Section 26.3—Staging and Treating Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer
	Chapter 27—Pancreatic Cancer
	Chapter 28—Skin Cancer
		Section 28.1—Facts about Skin Cancer
		Section 28.2—Diagnosing and Treating Melanoma
		Section 28.3—Diagnosing and Treating Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers
	Chapter 29—Thyroid Cancer
Part Five—Diagnosing and Treating Cancer
	Chapter 30—How to Find a Doctor or Treatment Facility If You Have Cancer
	Chapter 31—Diagnosing Cancer
		Section 31.1—Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
		Section 31.2—Biopsy for Cancer
		Section 31.3—Pelvic Examination
		Section 31.4—Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
		Section 31.5—Tumor Markers
	Chapter 32—What Do Your Cancer Test Results Mean?
		Section 32.1—Understanding a Pathology Report
		Section 32.2—Questions and Answers about Cancer Staging
		Section 32.3—Questions and Answers about Tumor Grades
	Chapter 33—Getting a Second Opinion before Surgery
	Chapter 34—Commonly Used Surgical Procedures for Women with Cancer
		Section 34.1—Hysterectomy
		Section 34.2—Surgery Choices for Women with DCIS or Breast Cancer
		Section 34.3—Oophorectomy
		Section 34.4—Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic Surgery)
		Section 34.5—Cryosurgery
	Chapter 35—Chemotherapy
	Chapter 36—Radiation Therapy
	Chapter 37—Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
	Chapter 38—Biological Therapies for Cancer
	Chapter 39—Laser Treatment and Photodynamic Therapy
	Chapter 40—If You Are Considering Complementary and Alternative Medicine Treatments for Cancer
	Chapter 41—Cancer Clinical Trials
Part Six—Coping with the Side Effects of Cancer and Cancer Treatments
	Chapter 42—Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
	Chapter 43—Nausea and Vomiting
	Chapter 44—Fighting Cancer Fatigue
	Chapter 45—Controlling Cancer-Related Pain
	Chapter 46—Gastrointestinal Effects of Cancer Treatment
	Chapter 47—Lymphedema
	Chapter 48—The Effects of Cancer Treatments on Blood Cells
		Section 48.1—Anemia
		Section 48.2—Neutropenia
		Section 48.3—Thrombocytopenia
	Chapter 49—Fever, Sweats, and Hot Flashes
	Chapter 50—Treatment-Related Neuropathy
	Chapter 51—Cancer Treatment and Physical Appearance
		Section 51.1—Hair Loss (Alopecia)
		Section 51.2—Nail and Skin Care
	Chapter 52—Cognitive-Related Effects of Cancer Treatment
Part Seven—Women’s Issues in Cancer Survivorship
	Chapter 53—Life after Cancer Treatment
	Chapter 54—Nutrition in Cancer Care
	Chapter 55—Exercising during Cancer Treatment and Beyond
	Chapter 56—Coping with the Emotions of Cancer
	Chapter 57—Talking to Children about Your Cancer
	Chapter 58—Sexuality and Reproductive Issues among Women with Cancer
		Section 58.1—Renewing Intimacy and Sexuality after Gynecologic Cancer
		Section 58.2—Cancer and Fertility Preservation
		Section 58.3—Breast Cancer Treatment during Pregnancy
	Chapter 59—Taking Charge of Your Follow-Up Care
Part Eight—Additional Help and Information
	Chapter 60—A Glossary of Cancer-Related Terms
	Chapter 61—Resources for More Information about Cancer in Women
	Chapter 62—How to Find a Cancer Support Group
Index