Book Description

From the medical leaders of 26 world renowned cancer centers united under the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), comes this essential guide to non-small cell lung cancer. Adapted from clinical treatment guidelines used by physicians and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients® are packed with the latest information, treatment innovations, and resources about the diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer. Each patient-friendly chapter prepares patients and caregivers to talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Let this authoritative handbook be your guide!Part 1 Lung cancer basics - Explains how lung cancer starts and how it spreadsPart 2 Assessing lung nodules - Discusses care for when a small lungPart 3 Lung cancer staging - Defines the groups of lung cancer used for treatment planning.Part 4 Treatment planning - Describes how doctors plan your treatment.Part 5 Overview of cancer - Describes the treatments used to cure or control lung cancer.Part 6 Treatment guide, one primary tumor - Presents treatment options for one or more related masses of cancer cellsPart 7 Treatment guide, multiple primary tumors - Presents treatment options for two or more unrelated masses of cancer cellsPart 8 Making treatment decisions - Offers tips for choosing the best treatmentGlossary with dictionary and acronyms