Skin Cancer
Filled with helpful information on this preventable form of cancer, the author explores how cells can become cancerous and how skin cancer in particular develops. It covers the differences between non-melanomas and melanoma, the current statistics regarding fatality rates, and the frequency of occurrence of each type of skin cancer. Using sidebars, clear captions, and full-color photos, this book covers current and emerging treatment options, preventative measures, alternative treatments, and education.
* Reviews *
Series Review: Cancer and Modern Science"...with a highly readable design, including crisp color photos and anatomical diagrams, the series will also serve the needs of student researchers. Also features excellent, extensive back batter, with a glossary, a bibliography, and Web sites."
--Booklist
Series Review:
"With vivid electron micrographic images... these slim, colorful volumes are certainly eye-catching to potential researchers... Photographs, diagrams, multihued headings, and spotlighted inserts are plentiful... are solid overviews of the current understanding of these conditions..."
--School Library Journal
Series Review:
"The colorful photos or illustrations enhance the understanding of the text... a multipage glossary defines confusing scientific terms."
--Nancy Kuta, Juanita High School LWSD
