Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment Author by:
Walter Scott
Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
From Library Journal
Written for patient and caregiver, this thorough and easy-to-read guide covers the basics of lung cancer and its management. Scott, a cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in lung cancer treatment, presents clinical information in a lucid and compassionate manner. This well organized book capably guides the reader through a logical series of discussions, ranging from how the lungs work to end-of-life care. Treatments by disease type and stage (and the staging process itself) are smoothly explained. Another strong point is the appendix, which contains a concise list of chemotherapy agents and provides essential drug information, including brand and generic names. Although the text lacks a formal glossary, definitions of technical terms are skillfully woven into the context. Few consumer health titles are exclusively devoted to lung cancer, and this one should prove a valuable addition to consumer health and public library collections.
Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment Books Description
Are You Receiving the Best Treatment for Lung Cancer?
If you’ve been diagnosed with lung cancer, you’re probably frightened. And, you probably have many questions. You’re wondering about prognosis and treatment. What will the treatments be like? Will you have side effects? But…are you asking whether or not you’re receiving the best treatment possible?
In Lung Cancer—A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment, most promising therapies for lung cancer, including the multimodality approach—a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Among the other topics he covers:
• Tests for early detection of lung cancer
• Staging the cancer and why it is so important
• Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy . . . how they kill Lung cancer cells
• Alternative treatments can they help?
• The importance of clinical trials
• Coping with emotions such as “smoker’s guilt
Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment Books Details
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Addicus Books; 1 edition (April 1, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1886039437
ISBN-13: 978-1886039438
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