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Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
By Walter Scott

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #803914 in Books
  • Published on: 2000-04-01
  • Original language: English
  • Dimensions: .43" h x 7.03" w x 7.99" l, .60 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 160 pages

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Written for patient and caregiver, this thorough and easy-to-read guide covers the basics of lung cancer and its management. Scott, a cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in lung cancer treatment, presents clinical information in a lucid and compassionate manner. This well-organized book capably guides the reader through a logical series of discussions, ranging from how the lungs work to end-of-life care. Treatments by disease type and stage (and the staging process itself) are smoothly explained. Another strong point is the appendix, which contains a concise list of chemotherapy agents and provides essential drug information, including brand and generic names. Although the text lacks a formal glossary, definitions of technical terms are skillfully woven into the context. Few consumer health titles are exclusively devoted to lung cancer, and this one should prove a valuable addition to consumer health and public library collections.
-Gail Hendler, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr., New York
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Book Info
Discusses the most promising therapies for lung cancer, staging and why it is so important, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, alternative treatments, clinical trials, and coping with emotions. For consumer. Softcover.

About the Author

Walter Scott, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon and associate professor of surgery and of preventive medicine and public health at Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He specializes in the surgical treatment of lung cancer.