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Lung cancer : a multidisciplinary approach / edited by Alison Leary.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Chichester, England : Wiley-Blackwell, c2012Description: xi, 210 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9781405180757
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RC 280.L8 .L86 2012
Contents:
Introduction to lung cancer and mesothelioma The presentation and diagnosis of lung cancer and mesothelioma Chemotherapy and biological agents Lung radiotherapy Surgery for lung cancer The nursing care of patients with lung cancer Supportive care in lung cancer End of life care Quality of life in lung cancer
Summary: Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer worldwide and the most common cause of cancer death in the UK. Lung Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach provides clinicians with a comprehensive text that can be used when caring for patients with lung cancer throughout the entire patient journey. This edited collection explores: the aetiology of lung cancer; mesothelioma; the range of available treatments, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy; surgical care, supportive and end of life care, quality of life issues, and the role of the nurse within the multidisciplinary team.
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Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Main General Circulation Nursing GC RC 280.L8 .L86 2012 c.1 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.1 Available NULIB000001705

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to lung cancer and mesothelioma The presentation and diagnosis of lung cancer and mesothelioma Chemotherapy and biological agents Lung radiotherapy Surgery for lung cancer The nursing care of patients with lung cancer Supportive care in lung cancer End of life care Quality of life in lung cancer

Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer worldwide and the most common cause of cancer death in the UK. Lung Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach provides clinicians with a comprehensive text that can be used when caring for patients with lung cancer throughout the entire patient journey. This edited collection explores: the aetiology of lung cancer; mesothelioma; the range of available treatments, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy; surgical care, supportive and end of life care, quality of life issues, and the role of the nurse within the multidisciplinary team.

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