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To top of page The Medical Library Association Guide to Cancer Information: Authoritative, Patient-Friendly, Print and Electronic Resources

By Ruti Volk
Manager, Patient Education Resource Center at the Comprehensive Cancer Center and Wellness Resource Center at the Cardiovascular Center, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
MLA Guide to Cancer Information Cover

2007 (372 pages, 6 x 9 in., soft cover)
ISBN: 1-55570-585-5; ISBN13: 978-1-55570-585-5

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A first in the field of oncology research! For medical, academic, and public librarians, the new Medical Library Association Guide to Cancer Resourcesis is an invaluable tool for providing quality information about one of today’s most critical topics. For patients and caregivers, it is a bridge to clear, definitive information and an opportunity to make informed life decisions.

Volk provides concepts and terminology followed by in-depth descriptions of twenty-five specific types of adult cancer and ten childhood cancers. For each disease, Volk explores the information needs specific to its patient population along with a detailed list of essential resources. Using a clear, unambiguous writing style, she also examines important issues such as drug therapy, fertility, talking with children about the disease, and quality of life.

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To top of page Foreword

From the foreword by Max S. Wicha, director of the Comprehensive Care Center at the University of Michigan and board chairman of the Association of American Cancer Institutes:
“There are tens of thousands of sites related to cancer—so it is more important than ever…to have a reliable resource…[This book] is the new standard against which all others will be judged.”

To top of page Reviews

"Superlative work...particularly useful for public libraries and their staff."

--Library Journal, starred review, August 2007

"This book is highly recommended for all health sciences libraries, particularly for consumer health and patient education centres."

--Partnership: the Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research, vol. 2, no. 2 (2007)

To top of page Table of Contents

Foreword

Review Board and Advisory Panel

Preface

Acknowledgements

Part I: Key Resources for Finding Cancer Information

1. Cancer 101(a): Cancer Essentials

2. Cancer 101(b): Childhood Cancer Essentials

3. Beyond Cancer 101

Part II: Key Resources for Finding Information on Specific Types of Cancer

4. Main Types of Adult Cancer

5. Main Types of Childhood Cancer

Part III: Best Information Resources about Cancer Prevention, Treatment, and Quality-of-Life Concerns

6. Cancer Prevention

7. Cancer Treatments

8. Cancer Quality-of-Life Issues

References

Index

About the Author

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