Contemporary Issues in Lung Cancer

by Haas, Marilyn

• ISBN13: 9780763760519
• ISBN10: 076376051X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-26
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

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: D yspnea management: A biopsychosocial approach and  Chapter 14:  Navigators helping during the cancer journey  

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Contributors	p. xi
Overview of Small Cell Lung Cancer and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer	p. 1
Separating Out the Differences Between Lung Cancers	p. 3
Biology of Lung Cancer	p. 17
Controversies in Detection and Screening	p. 33
Oncology Treatment Modalities	p. 45
Managing Patients Through Thoracic Surgery	p. 47
Chemotherapy and Lung Cancer	p. 65
New Advances in Radiotherapy for Lung Cancer	p. 107
Special Issues Facing Individuals with Lung Cancer	p. 117
Surviving Fatigue	p. 119
End-of-Life Care	p. 131
Nutritional Issues Facing Lung Cancer Individuals	p. 155
Dyspnea Management: A Biopsychosocial Approach	p. 195
Environmental Risk: Indoor Radon Exposure	p. 217
Psychosocial Issues of Individuals with Lung Cancer	p. 231
Living with Hope: Lung Cancer	p. 233
Meaning of Illness in Cancer	p. 245
Assistance and Resources for Individuals Facing Lung Cancer	p. 255
Navigators Helping During the Cancer Journey	p. 257
Support Programs for Individuals with Lung Cancer	p. 275
Understanding and Treating Tobacco Dependence in Adults with Lung Cancer	p. 283
Media and Future Research Directions	p. 301
Battling Biases: Nursing, Lung Cancer, and the Media	p. 303
Challenges of Conducting Research in Women with Lung Cancer	p. 315
Evidence-Based Practice and the Healthcare Professional	p. 323
When Lung Cancer Consumers Seek Evidence	p. 335
Index	p. 353
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