NCCN Guidelines for Patients® Kidney Cancer, Version 1. 2017 |
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Author:
| National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), |
ISBN: | 978-1-945835-36-0 |
Publication Date: | Nov 2017 |
Publisher: | National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $11.99 |
Book Description:
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[OFFICIAL CURRENT VERSION] From 27 leading cancer centers united under the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), comes this essential guide to Kidney 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. Each patient-friendly chapter prepares patients and caregivers to talk with their doctors and make...
More Description[OFFICIAL CURRENT VERSION] From 27 leading cancer centers united under the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), comes this essential guide to Kidney 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. 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-Kidney cancer basics: Explains where kidney cancer starts and how it spreads.Part 2-Testing for kidney cancer: Describes the tests used to find and confirm kidney cancer.Part 3-Cancer staging: Explains how doctors rate the extent of kidney cancer in your body.Part 4-Overview of cancer treatments: Describes the types of treatments that may be used for kidney cancer.Part 5-Treatment guide: Presents the recommended course of action from diagnosis to after cancer treatment.Part 6-Making treatment decisions: Offers tips for getting a treatment plan that meets all your needs.A complete glossary with dictionary and acronyms completes this book.