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

Contributor(s):

Leary, Alison [editor]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Chichester, England : Wiley-Blackwell, c2012Description: xi, 210 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmISBN:

9781405180757

Subject(s):

LUNG NEOPLASMS

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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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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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