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Lung Cancer: Making Sense of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Options

Lung Cancer: Making Sense of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Options

Paperback

Series: Patient Centered Guides

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ISBN10: 0596500025
ISBN13: 9780596500023
Publisher: Patient Center Guides
Published: Jun 12 2001
Pages: 530
Weight: 1.83
Height: 1.02 Width: 7.02 Depth: 9.20
Language: English

Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer in the U.S., with over 170,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Despite this, it receives little attention from the media and little sympathy from the public. Those with lung cancer suffer more blame and stigma than other cancer patients, even though 50 percent of them are former smokers or have never smoked. Treatments for lung cancer can significantly impact quality of life, and the prognosis for some types and stages of lung cancer, using standard treatments, can be daunting.In straightforward language, Lung Cancer: Making Sense of Diagnosis, Treatment & Options addresses medical, emotional, and support needs, often in the words of patients and families themselves. Topics include:

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