Contemporary Issues in Lung Cancer

Name: Contemporary Issues in Lung Cancer
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ISBN: 9780763760519

ISBN-10: 076376051X

ISBN-13: 9780763760519

Edition: 2nd 2010 (Revised)

Authors: Marilyn Haas

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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. New to this edition: Chapter 10: Dyspnea management: A…

Book details

List price: $202.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
Publication date: 2/26/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 364
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.25" long x 0.90" tall
Weight: 1.562
Language: English



Preface


Contributors



Overview of Small Cell Lung Cancer and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer



Separating Out the Differences Between Lung Cancers




Biology of Lung Cancer




Controversies in Detection and Screening




Oncology Treatment Modalities



Managing Patients Through Thoracic Surgery




Chemotherapy and Lung Cancer




New Advances in Radiotherapy for Lung Cancer




Special Issues Facing Individuals with Lung Cancer



Surviving Fatigue




End-of-Life Care




Nutritional Issues Facing Lung Cancer Individuals




Dyspnea Management: A Biopsychosocial Approach




Environmental Risk: Indoor Radon Exposure




Psychosocial Issues of Individuals with Lung Cancer



Living with Hope: Lung Cancer




Meaning of Illness in Cancer




Assistance and Resources for Individuals Facing Lung Cancer



Navigators Helping During the Cancer Journey




Support Programs for Individuals with Lung Cancer




Understanding and Treating Tobacco Dependence in Adults with Lung Cancer




Media and Future Research Directions



Battling Biases: Nursing, Lung Cancer, and the Media




Challenges of Conducting Research in Women with Lung Cancer




Evidence-Based Practice and the Healthcare Professional




When Lung Cancer Consumers Seek Evidence



Index