NCCN Guidelines for Patients®

[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 lung cancer screening. 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 lung cancer...
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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 lung cancer screening. 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 lung cancer screening. Each patient-friendly chapter prepares patients and caregivers to talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Let this authoritative handbook be your guide!Lung Cancer Screeningx How to use this bookx Part 1Why get screened?Presents the dangers of lung cancer.x Part 2Am I at risk?Describes what increases your chances for lung cancer.x Part 3Should I start now?Describes who should start screening.x Part 4What happens after the first test?Presents a guide to care based on screening test results.x Part 5How can I know for sure it's lung cancer?Describes removal and testing of lung tissue for cancer.x Part 6Making screening decisionsOffers tips for choosing the best care.x Glossary:x Dictionaryx Acronymsx NCCN Panel Membersx NCCN Member Institutionsx IndexA complete glossary with dictionary and acronyms completes this book.