Bibliograph

Lung cancer, a guide to diagnosis and treatment, Walter J. Scott

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Lung cancer, a guide to diagnosis and treatment, Walter J. Scott

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 85-87) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Lung cancer

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

758844947

Responsibility statement

Walter J. Scott

Sub title

a guide to diagnosis and treatment

Summary

"<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>What is my prognosis? What are my treatment options? Which therapies would be the most effective for my stage of lung cancer? These and other frequently asked questions are addressed in this crucial reference designed to help patients educate themselves and obtain the best possible treatments. The completely revised second edition has been updated to include a discussion of the movement towards customized chemotherapy; treatment options for early-stage lung cancer including minimally invasive surgery; and the most promising treatments, among them multimodality therapy-a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Dr. Scott also surveys tests for early detection of lung cancer, talks about the importance of cancer staging, examines alternative treatments, and offers advice on coping with emotions such as "smoker's guilt.""--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Lung cancer: an overview -- Symptoms of lung cancer -- Getting a diagnosis -- Staging lung cancer -- Surgery -- Radiation therapy -- Chemotherapy -- Clinical trials -- Coping emotionally -- Smoking: it's not too late to quit -- Closing note

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