Cancer (Health Issues)

Cancer (Health Issues)

by KirstenLamb (Author)

Synopsis

This book aims to give a realistic picture of cancer. It explains how cancer occurs when cells multiply out of control. It gives information about all the common cancers: possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments. There is advice on reducing your risk of cancer, and a look at how the disease affects family life. Throughout, case studies are used to show how cancer affects real people.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 64
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 18 Jul 2002

ISBN 10: 075023945X
ISBN 13: 9780750239455
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
the 'Health Issues' series marks an important step in the development of presenting 'straight-talking, fact-based information books'...The series as a whole helps plug a gap in the market... -- The School Librarian 20030101 'A welcome new series that will be of real use, to schools and to individuals.' -- Books for Keeps 20030101
Author Bio
Dr Kirsten Lamb is a General Practitioner with a special interest in how medical services are delivered to young people. She has written two other titles in this series.