Contemporary Issues in Lung CancerJones & Bartlett Publishers, 2010 M10 25 - 364 pages In the United States, lung cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death. Even more devastating is its five-year survival rate of only 15.8%. Despite these dismal facts, lung cancer receives little national attention and research and funding for lung cancer lags behind other cancers. The intent of Contemporary Issues in Lung Cancer: A Nursing Perspective Second Edition is to provide oncology nurses and healthcare professionals with in-depth information on the issues that surround this disease, so that they might impact both education and research and provide better care for their patients. |
Contents
Overview of Small Cell Lung Cancer and NonSmall Cell Lung Cancer | 1 |
Oncology Treatment Modalities | 45 |
Special Issues Facing Individuals with Lung Cancer | 117 |
Psychosocial Issues of Individuals with Lung Cancer | 231 |
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