Lung Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients and Families

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Lung cancer is the top cancer killer in the U.S. Yet it receives little attention from the media, and 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. Lung cancer treatments and the daunting prognosis for some types and stages of lung cancer can significantly impact quality of life.In straightforward language, Lung Cancer: Making Sense of Diagnosis, Treatment & Options addresses its readers' medical, emotional, and support needs. The book includes stories from patients themselves, their families and their healthcare professionals.Author and patient advocate Lorraine Johnston emphasizes using knowledge to dispel fear. The content has been reviewed by top medical experts and physicians in the field. Readers will encounter medical facts simply explained, advice to ease their daily life, and tools to be strong advocates for themselves or a family member.

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