Fundamentals of Cancer Detection, Treatment, and Prevention. Surya K. De

      

      Table of Contents

      1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright

      4  Medical Advice Disclaimer

      5  Dedication

      6  Preface

      7  About the Book

      8  About the Author

      9  Common Abbreviations and Acronyms List of Acronyms of Cancer Organizations Further Reading

      10  1 An Overview of Cancer 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Cancer Statistics 1.3 Differences Between Normal Cells and Cancer Cells 1.4 Types of Cancer 1.5 The Role of Genes and Chromosomes 1.6 Genetic Mutations 1.7 Genes Connected to Cancer 1.8 Tumors and Metastasis 1.9 Hereditary Cancer Risk 1.10 Cancer Screening and Diagnosis 1.11 Cancer Treatment Options References

      11  2 Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Hormones 2.3 Immunosuppression and Infectious Agents 2.4 Chronic, Long‐term, DNA‐damaging Inflammation 2.5 Being Overweight/Obese 2.6 Eating to Win 2.7 Role of Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners on Cancer 2.8 Role of Certain Foods and Drinks on Cancer 2.9 Role of Smoking or Tobacco Use on Cancer 2.10 Role of Radiation on Cancer 2.11 Role of Sunlight and UV Radiation on Cancer 2.12 Role of Radon on Cancer 2.13 Known Human Carcinogens 2.14 Possible Human Carcinogens 2.15 Guidelines for Early Detection of Cancer References Further Reading

      12  3 Bladder Cancer 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Genes Associated with Bladder Cancer 3.3 Types of Bladder Cancer 3.4 Symptoms of Bladder Cancer 3.5 Diagnosis 3.6 Methods of Treatment 3.7 Treatment Regimens 3.8 Risk Factors/Possible Prevention References

      13  4 Cancers of the Blood 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Genes Associated with Blood Cancer 4.3 Types of Blood Cancers 4.4 Blood Cancer Symptoms 4.5 Diagnosis 4.6 Methods of Treatment 4.7 List of Drugs for Different Types of Blood Cancers 4.8 Leukemia Treatment regimens 4.9 Hodgkin's Lymphoma Treatment Regimens 4.10 Non‐Hodgkin's Lymphoma Treatment Regimens 4.11 Cutaneous T‐Cell Lymphoma Treatment Regimens 4.12 Primary CNS Lymphoma Treatment Regimens 4.13 Multiple Myeloma Treatment Regimen 4.14 Risk Factors and Possible Preventions References

      14  5 Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Genes Associated with Brain Cancer 5.3 Types of Primary Brain Tumors for Adults 5.4 Types of Brain Cancer for Children 5.5 Brain Tumor Symptoms