The Royal Society of Medicine: Your Guide to Lung Cancer

Summary:
The Royal Society of Medicine - Your Guide to Lung Cancer is the patient's ultimate source of essential and invaluable information. Providing all the necessary facts, guidance and support, this book will enable the reader to make informed choices and regain control of their life
Written by Drs David Gilligan and Robert Rintoul, world-renowned experts in this area of oncology, this book uncovers everything you need to know about lung cancer. From explaining exactly what lung cancer is, what causes it and its symptoms to the diagnosis, what exactly the tests involve and every treatment available, this book gives you advice that will inform, reassure and support you when you need it the most.

The clear, straightforward design of the book together with original features such as myth/fact boxes, key terms, question and answer sections and a chapter on who the patient/carer might meet in the NHS and their role in the treatment of the disease will prepare the reader for all that may lie ahead.

• The jargon-free writing style and the many informative and attractive features of the book will ensure that it guides, supports and informs the reader at all times.
• The only and ultimate source of information that a patient or carer will need to read and refer to throughout the illness.
• Written by Drs David Gilligan and Robert Rintoul, both highly regarded experts on lung cancer, with vast experience and knowledge.
• Having been edited and approved by The Royal Society of Medicine, this book is THE reliable authority on lung cancer.
• Endorsed by The British Lung Foundation - an added seal of approval. For each book sold we will donate 50p to this charity.
• Over 37,000 new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed in the UK each year.

Table of Contents:
Contents
What causes lung cancer?
Incidence
Causes and risk factors
Passive smoking
Symptoms and signs of lung cancer
What is lung cancer?
Defining cancer
Types of lung cancer
Staging of lung cancer
Prognosis
Tests for lung cancer
Diagnostic tests
Staging tests
Lung function tests
Treatment for lung cancer
Surgery
Radiotherapy
Radical radiotherapy
Chemo-radiotherapy
Palliative radiotherapy
Brachytherapy
Chemotherapy
Pre-operative chemotherapy
Adjuvant chemotherapy
Palliative chemotherapy
Other treatments
Cryotherapy
Stents
Therapies
Supportive Care
Follow-up and continuing care
Recurrence of lung cancer
Surgery
Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy
Supportive Care
Structure of the health care system

About the Author(s):
Dr Robert Rintoul, MB ChB, MRCP is Consultant Respiratory Physician at Papworth Hospital, Cambridge and the holder of several research awards and fellowships
David Gilligan, MRCP, FRCR is Consultant Oncologist at Addenbrooke's NHS Hospital
Trust and consultant advisor to a number of cancer support organizations

Readership:
Sufferers from Lung Cancer, family and carers

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