Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment [Paperback]

Walter Scott (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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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.

Product Description

Lung cancer is the biggest cancer killer in the United States, claiming 157,000 lives annually, more than breast, ovarian, and prostate cancer combined. "Yet less money is spent for the care of lung cancer patients than for the care of patients with other cancers which claim far fewer lives," the author says. Among the topics Dr. Scott covers in this book: Tests for early detection, Staging the cancer, and why it is so important, Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy-how they kill cancer cells, Alternative treatments-can they help? The importance of clinical trials, and Coping with emotions such as "smoker's guilt."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Addicus Books; 1 edition (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886039437
• ISBN-13: 978-1886039438
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #916,578 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Informative, and Thought Provoking, April 29, 2004

By	ailean blackstone (Inverness, Scotland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment (Paperback)

Dr.Scott's book is comprehensive and offers not only fact-based research and methods of diagnosis, but it also covers the highly emotive issues surrounding the possible causes of lung cancer, including the subject of 'smokers guilt'.

This book is a must have for EVERY home, whether it is simply an addition to your home library or you have been diagnosed with the disease, or know someone who has it.

I am embarrassed and humbled by the fact that I am the first person on Amazon to review this remarkable book. Do yourself a favour, get interested in health-care and go and buy it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful information, February 28, 2008

By	Jacqueline T. Parham (Cary,NC,USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment (Paperback)

My mother has this and I found this book to have plenty of easy information to understand in the areas of;
signs/symptoms, what can cause or be aggravating factors in this disease, what types of treatments
are available and the side effects are and how helpful and harmful the side effects can be, also this book
mentions how vital good communication between the patient and his or her doctors must be.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive And Covers Smokers Guilt, April 6, 2005

By	G. Reid (Roseland, NJ) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment (Paperback)

About 82% of lung cancer is caused by smoking. This book helps the patient and family deal with the emotional issues of knowing that in most cases this deadly disease is caused by the deliberate act of smoking. It also helps one deal with the years and years of lies put forth by cigarette manufacturers denying the deadly nature of smoking. About 15% of all smokers will die of this disease.