Background Information
Cancer refers to any group of more than 100 malignant cells that begin to form a tumor which can occur in any tissue of the body. There is no cure for cancer, but treatments are improving as technology continues to progress, and treaments can halt or remove the tumor if caught early enough. Use the following sources to learn more about cancer.
- Springer Reference Encyclopedia of CancerUp-to date and authoritative essays present a comprehensive picture of topics ranging from pathology, to clinical oncology, and targeted therapy for personalized cancer medicine for major human cancers.
- Encyclopedia of Death and the Human ExperienceCovering all aspects of the human experience of death -- biological, medical, social, sociological, psychological, religious, and philosophical and also provides context and perspectives on cancer and its relation to experiences of death and dying.
- Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic DisordersProvides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand in language accessible to laypersons.
- The American Cancer Society's Principles of OncologyA comprehensive reference text covering the diagnosis of cancer and a range of related issues that are key to a multidisciplinary approach to cancer and critical to cancer control.
- The Gale Encyclopedia of Public HealthCovers public health and social perspectives on diseases including cancer and other acute illnesses.