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Johns Hopkins White Papers: Colon Cancer

Johns Hopkins White Papers 2008:
Colon Cancer

Colon Cancer is the latest title in our ground-breaking Johns Hopkins White Paper series. Each year, Hopkins' specialists distill all of the most important research findings, new medications and treatments, therapies, and more, into one single comprehensive volume written with YOU in mind as you deal with colon cancer prevention, or treatment if you have been diagnosed.

The Johns Hopkins White Paper 2008: Colon Cancer is designed to be like an in-depth consultation with a leading specialist, to answer your many questions, and to help you make the most informed decisions possible about your health care.

The 2008 Johns Hopkins White Paper: Colon Cancer
topics include:

  • Beyond the colonoscopy: State-of-the-art screening tests for colon cancer. (page 10)

  • Are you ever too old to undergo surgery for colon cancer? (page 34)

  • Mental "fuzziness" during chemotherapy: It's not all in your head. (page 52)

  • Seven strategies to prevent colon cancer from coming back. (page 64)

  • Important advice on getting the most accurate colonoscopy. (page 20)

  • Does everyone need regular colonoscopies after age 50? (page 24)

    ...and much more.


Look In the Book: Colon Cancer


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