cancer

Examines the biology of cancer, focusing on skin cancer, identifying the different types of skin cancer, explaining why they occur and how they spread, and describing various treatment options, as well as the best preventative measures. Includes a glossary and resources for further research.

A guide to understanding breast cancer, its causes, and its treatment.

Explores the many aspects of breast cancer, its growth and development, how it is detected, and different types of treatments. Includes first-hand accounts from women and families who have battled the disease.

Presents guidance for women in their twenties through forties who have breast cancer, covering such issues as body image, relationships, new motherhood, parenting older children, diet and fitness, finding the best doctors, breast reconstruction, and recurrence.

Explains the history of DES, consequences of its use, and legal and emotional aspects, and presents other practical information on DES exposure.

Four women share their personal battles with breast cancer, reflecting on how their diagnosis has impacted theircareers, marriages, friendships, and personal lives.

Fifteen-year-old Liza tries to deal with the normal everyday crises of life in an Austin, Texas, high school, a process complicated by her mother's fight with breast cancer.

This witty inspirational book gives life lessons on how to get through the cancer experience from the perspective of a cancer survivor.

In her diary, ten-year-old Melanie describes how she and her family, accompanied by her best friend Cecily, travel to the Netherlands, where they have a good time despite Cecily's concern for her mother's health and Melanie's struggles with her little brother and her own attitude.

Answers questions on the practices of tanning and the effects it can have. Includes side-bars and photographs.