Cervical cancer : its causes and prevention / Tay Sun Kuie.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kuie, Tay Sun.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cervix uteri--Cancer--Diagnosis.

Cervix uteri.

Cervix uteri--Cancer--Prevention.

Cervix uteri--Cancer--Treatment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (311 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Cervical Cancer: its causes and prevention has been revised from its first edition, with many updates on the latest developments in the treatment of this high preventable form of cancer. From information on developments of an anti- cancer vaccine, medical research and discoveries, this book serves to inform and empower women of all ages with the necessary knowledge they should have for their health and well-being. Written in a concise, informative and lively manner, case studies of real-life scenarios of cancer sufferers are also provided, making the idea and topic of cancer more relational an

Contents:

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface to the First Edition; Preface to the Second Edition; 1 Breaking The News; 2 The Origin Of Cancer; 3 The Nature Of Cervical Cancer And Pre-Cancer; 4 Sexual Habits And The Causes Of Cervical Cancer And CIN; 5 Sexually Transmitted Diseases In Cervical Cancer Development; 6 HPV and Genital Warts In Cervical Carcinogenesis; 7 Social, Dietary, Environmental and Genetic Factors In Cervical Cancer Development; 8 Strategies For Preventing Cervical Cancer I: Behavioural Modification; 9 Strategies For Preventing Cervical Cancer II: HPV Vaccination

10 Strategies For Preventing Cervical Cancer III: Detection And Eradication Of CIN11 What Is A Cervical Smear?; 12 What To Do With An Abnormal Smear Test; 13 Colposcopy: Reaching A Diagnosis; 14 Treatment of CIN: The Cancer Prevention Treatment; 15 Cervical Cancer Prevention: The Achievement; 16 Alternatives to Cervical Smear in CIN and Cancer Screening; Glossary; References; About the Author

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9789814484466

9814484466

OCLC:

836399548