{"product_id":"lung-cancer-myths-facts-choices-and-hope-9780393324983","title":"Lung Cancer: Myths, Facts, Choices-And Hope","description":"Lung cancer kills more women than breast cancer, more men than prostate cancer. This authoritative book presents new lifesaving strategies for those already diagnosed and those at risk (including ex-smokers).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Lung cancer is deadly because it's usually found late. Dr. Claudia Henschke's groundbreaking research on early diagnosis, published in \u003cem\u003eLancet\u003c\/em\u003e, made headlines worldwide. Now, for the first time, she offers specific recommendations based on her latest findings: who needs to be checked and how to get tested.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e People with lung cancer often are told, Nothing can be done. Not so! Dr. Henschke and coauthor Peggy McCarthy, a leading patient advocate, provide up-to-the-minute advice, along with inspiring quotes from survivors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If lung cancer has touched your life--or if you have reason for concern--this comprehensive and compassionate book can help: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand how the lungs work and how cancer develops.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePinpoint risk factors and the sometimes surprising symptoms, like back pain or swollen fingertips, that can signal a problem.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to find the best doctors and the latest treatments.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRemain healthy, active, and pain-free during and after treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCope with emotional and practical concerns, such as telling the children, dealing with guilt, and getting the most out of your insurance.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Claudia I. Henschke, Peggy McCarthy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e W. W. Norton \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/17\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 408\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.28h x 5.52w x 0.98d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780393324983\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHenschke, Claudia I.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eClaudia I. Henschke\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ph.D., M.D., is chief, Division of Chest Imaging, at the New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and professor of radiology at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University. She has served on committees of the National Institutes of Health, the National Academy of Science, the Radiological Society of North America, and the American College of Radiology. For information about her work on early detection of lung cancer, see www.nyelcap.org.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWernick, Sarah:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Wernick\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ph.D., is an award-winning freelance health writer. Her books include the best-selling \u003ci\u003eStrong Women Stay Young\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMcCarthy, Peggy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003ePeggy McCarthy\u003c\/strong\u003e, MBA, president of McCarthy Medical Marketing, Inc., and Innovative Medical Education Consortium, Inc., is a prominent cancer patient advocate. She is founder and board member of the Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, and Education (ALCASE) and works internationally for lung cancer awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W. W. Norton \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40234739105907,"sku":"9.78039E+12","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_279ed9de-22ab-475d-93a2-2f328a2c389d.jpg?v=1657027209","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/lung-cancer-myths-facts-choices-and-hope-9780393324983","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}