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Lung cancer is a disease long associated with smokers, but, the fact of the matter is, it can strike anyone. This book describes how this cancer develops, what the warning signs are, and how it can be treated. It serves as an excellent introduction for both patients and their loved ones.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Contents Preface Part 1: Groundwork 1 Introduction to the Lung Cell 2 Lung Cell Health vs. Lung Cell Disorder 3 Real Meaning and Anatomy of Lung Cancer 4 History of Lung Cancer Part 2: Clinical Picture 5 Causes and Risk Factors of Lung Cancer 6 Pathology of Lung Cancer 7 Lung Cancer Diagnostics and Screening 8 Outpatient and Inpatient Experiences Part 3: Many Faces of Lung Cancer 9 Squamous Cell and Bronchioalveolar Carcinomas 10 Undifferentiated Carcinomas and Adenocarcinomas of the Lung 11 Oat Cell and Combined Small Cell Lung Carcinomas 12 Other Manifestations of Lung Cancer Part 4: Resolutions 13 Initial Approaches to Cancer 14 Natural and Non-pharmacological Lung Cancer Approaches 15 Pharmacological Lung Cancer Approaches 16 Addressing the Mental Aspects Part 5: Homestretch 17 Approaching Lung Cancer at Home 18 Finding Motivation 19 Collective Efforts 20 Conclusion Appendix A: Parkinson's-related Links Appendix B: Research and Training Appendix C: Lung Cancer Organizations Appendix D: Nationally Recognized Lung Cancer Clinics Appendix E: For Further Reading Notes Glossary Bibliography Index About the Author
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Naheed Ali, M.D., is the author of Diabetes and You: A Comprehensive, Holistic Approach (Rowman & Littlefield, 2011), The Obesity Reality (Rowman & Littlefield, 2012), Understanding Alzheimer¿s (Rowman & Littlefield, 2012), Arthritis and You (Rowman & Littlefield, 2013), and Understanding Parkinson¿s Disease (Rowman & Littlefield, 2013). He has appeared as a special guest on numerous talk shows and has been quoted in many national print magazines and TV websites across the US, including Woman¿s World, Prevention, Whole Living, MSN.com, USAToday.com, and others.
Zusammenfassung
Lung cancer is a disease long associated with smokers, but, the fact of the matter is, it can strike anyone. This book describes how this cancer develops, what the warning signs are, and how it can be treated. It serves as an excellent introduction for both patients and their loved ones.
