NCCN Guidelines for Patients® Melanoma, Version 1. 2016 |
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Author:
| National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), |
ISBN: | 978-1-945835-02-5 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2016 |
Publisher: | National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $16.99 |
Book Description:
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[OFFICIAL CURRENT VERSION] From the medical leaders of 27 of the world's most renowned cancer centers united under the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), comes this essential guide to melanoma 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 melanoma cancer....
More Description[OFFICIAL CURRENT VERSION] From the medical leaders of 27 of the world's most renowned cancer centers united under the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), comes this essential guide to melanoma 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 melanoma 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 - Melanoma basics: Explains how and where this type of cancer starts.Part 2 - Testing for melanoma: Describes the tests that are used to confirm melanoma and plan treatment. Part 3 - Melanoma staging: Describes how doctors rate and describe the extent of the cancer.Part 4 - Overview of melanoma treatments: Describes the types of treatments used for melanoma.Part 5 - Treatment guide: Presents recommended tests and treatment options based on the extent and severity of the cancer.Part 6 - Making treatment decisions: Offers tips for choosing the best treatment for you.A complete glossary with dictionary and acronyms completes this book.