Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Lung Cancer

by Justin F. Klamerus, Julie R. Brahmer, David S Ettinger

Overview

Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Lung Cancer is a concise, easy-to-follow “how to” guide that puts you on the path to wellness by explaining lung cancer treatment from start to finish. It guides you through the overwhelming maze of treatment decisions, simplifies the complicated schedule that lies ahead, and performs the task of putting together your plan of care in layman's terms. Empower yourself with accurate, understandable information that will give you the ability to confidently participate in the decision making about your care and treatment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763774363
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	05/21/2010
Series:	Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide
Edition description:	1E
Pages:	174
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Johns Hopkins Medical Institute


Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 First Steps – I’ve Been Diagnosed with Lung Cancer
Chapter 2 My Team – Meeting your Treatment Team
Chapter 3 Take Action – Comprehensive Treatment Considerations
Chapter 4 Be Prepared – Side Effects of Treatment
Chapter 5 Straight Talk – Communication with Family, Friends and Coworkers
Chapter 6 Maintaining Balance – Work & Life while receiving Treatment
Chapter 7 Surving Cancer – Re-Engaging in Mind-Body Health during and after Treatment
Chapter 8 Managing Risk – What if My Cancer Comes Back?
Chapter 9 What Then – My Cancer Isn’t Curable
Chapter 10 Lung Cancer in the Elderly—Special Needs and Treatment for Elderly Patients
Chapter 11 Trusted Resources – Where to find more Information