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 Pancreatic 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 Pancreatic Cancer. Each patient-friendly chapter...
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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 Pancreatic 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 Pancreatic 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-About pancreatic cancer: Explains the growth and spread of pancreatic cancer.Part 2-Treatment planning: Describes the tests used to confirm (diagnose) pancreatic cancer and plan treatment.Part 3-Overview of cancer treatments: Describes the types of treatments that may be used for pancreatic cancer.Part 4-Supportive care: Recommends treatment for the health conditions caused by pancreatic cancer and shares information about advance care planning.Part 5-Treatment guide: Presents the recommended course of action from diagnosis to after cancer treatment.Part 6-Making treatment decisions: Offers tips to help you talk with your doctors and get a treatment plan that meets all your needs.A complete glossary with dictionary and acronyms completes this book.