{"product_id":"lung-cancer-9781405180757","title":"Lung Cancer","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLung Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive, evidence-based guide to lung cancer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIllustrative case studies used throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContributions from respected healthcare professionals in the field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterprofessional in focus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLung Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for all nurses and healthcare professionals working with cancer patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a superb book that includes a huge amount of relevant and up-to-date information without appearing to be cumbersome. It will be invaluable to all healthcare professionals caring for patients with lung cancer.”  (\u003ci\u003eNursing Standard\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 February 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This well-written book can be quite useful as a resource for RNs and other healthcare professionals caring for lung cancer patients.”  (\u003ci\u003eDoody's\u003c\/i\u003e, 3 August 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I recommend this volume as a resource for students, staff new to the field and qualified professionals.  It provides a comprehensive overview of the main issues faced by patients diagnosed with this aggressive disease.”  (\u003ci\u003eCancer Nursing Practice\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 June 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContributors ix  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction to Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlison Leary\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology and causes of lung cancer 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview of the types of lung cancer 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelivering cancer services and the multidisciplinary team 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting information needs 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Presentation and Diagnosis of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma 15\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNeal Navani and Stephen G. Spiro\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical features of lung cancer 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParaneoplastic syndromes 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk factors for lung cancer 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerformance status 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigation of lung cancer 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaging of lung cancer 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn algorithm for the diagnosis and staging of non-small-cell lung cancer 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMesothelioma 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Chemotherapy and Biological Agents 49\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eFharat A. Raja and Siow Ming Lee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemotherapy 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemotherapy for advanced NSCLC 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddition of targeted therapies to chemotherapy in NSCLC 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemotherapy for small-cell lung cancer 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMesothelioma 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Lung Radiotherapy 65\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNita Patel and Dawn Carnell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples of radiotherapy 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe use of radiotherapy in non-small-cell lung cancer 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe use of radiotherapy in small-cell lung cancer 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePalliative radiotherapy 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement of patients during radiotherapy 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew techniques under evaluation 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Surgery for Lung Cancer 87\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNeil Cartwright and Aman S. Coonar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of the surgeon 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaching decisions about surgery 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurgery for cancers of the lung 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of adjuvant treatment in NSCLC 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePalliative surgical procedures 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarcinoid tumours and neuroendocrine cancer 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurgery for small-cell lung cancer 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBronchoalveolar cell cancer 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePostoperative complications, rehabilitation follow-up 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe multidisciplinary team in postsurgical care 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 The Nursing Care of Patients with Lung Cancer 121\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSally Moore\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are the important issues in relation to lung cancer nursing? 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContext of lung cancer services 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe challenges of lung cancer 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of the specialist nurse 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Supportive Care in Lung Cancer 145\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKay Eaton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupportive care 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating the 'diagnosis' 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttitudes towards cancer 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncertainty 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychological distress 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA family-centred approach to care 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving the patient experience: care across the pathway 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 End of Life Care 159\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael Coughlan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePalliative and end of life care 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDying in the twenty-first century 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosing dying 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging complex ethical dilemmas 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning care for the patient dying from lung cancer 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Quality of Life in Lung Cancer 189\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlison Leary\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCancer: the journey, the individual and society 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing the work of cancer and quality of life 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTowards an understanding of the meaning of quality of life in lung cancer 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality of life in advanced lung cancer: instruments used to measure health-related quality of life 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 203\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407911592279,"sku":"9781405180757","price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781405180757.jpg?v=1730500933","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/lung-cancer-9781405180757","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}