Esophogeal Cancer
Author: Pamela K Gines
This book gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, sources of support, and much more. Written by three esophageal cancer experts and an actual patient.
Table of Contents:
| Preface | v | |
| Foreword | vii | |
| Dedications | ix | |
| Part 1 | The Basics | 1 |
| Questions 1-6 | ||
| What is the esophagus? What does the esophagus do? | ||
| What is cancer? | ||
| What is cancer of the esophagus? | ||
| What causes esophageal cancer? | ||
| Part 2 | Risk and Prevention | 9 |
| Questions 7-18 | ||
| What are risk factors? | ||
| Is esophageal cancer hereditary? | ||
| What are the warning signs of esophageal cancer? | ||
| Will taking heartburn medications help prevent esophageal cancer? | ||
| Part 3 | Diagnosis and Staging | 27 |
| Questions 19-25 | ||
| How is esophageal cancer diagnosed? | ||
| What tests are preformed to aid in the diagnosis? | ||
| What does my doctor mean by "stage of disease," and why is staging important? | ||
| Part 4 | Coping with the Diagnosis | 39 |
| Questions 26-39 | ||
| I've been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. What should I do now? | ||
| How do I select a surgeon or medical oncologist? | ||
| Should I get a second opinion? | ||
| What else can I do to strengthen myself before treatment? | ||
| What is the right thing to say to my loved one? | ||
| Part 5 | Treatment Options | 67 |
| Questions 40-80 | ||
| What things should I consider when making treatment choices? | ||
| Will I have pain? What are my options to treat it if I do? | ||
| What are the latest developments in esophageal cancer treatment? How do I find out about them? | ||
| Part 6 | Living with Esophageal Cancer | 123 |
| Questions 81-95 | ||
| I don't seem to have much of an appetite after treatment. How can I improve my appetite and nutrition during and after treatment? | ||
| Will I be able to work during and after treatment? | ||
| How do I get my life back to normal? | ||
| Part 7 | If Treatment Fails: Advocacy and Support | 149 |
| Questions 96-100 | ||
| Where does esophageal cancer usually spread? What are the symptoms that indicate my cancer has spread? | ||
| What happens if the cancer comes back? | ||
| My treatment doesn't seem to be working. What should I do to prepare myself and my family for the future? | ||
| Appendix | 157 | |
| Glossary | 161 | |
| Index | 167 |
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