Lung Cancer Materials

Pamphlets
Pamphlets are free to take and keep.

What You Need to Know About Lung Cancer
National Cancer Institute
This is a basic overview of the disease.
            D300            P271

Lung Cancer: Treatment Guidelines for Patients
American Cancer Society
More detailed discussion of treatment options. Includes logical decision trees based on NCCN guidelines.
            D350            P512

A Patient’s Guide: Information for People Living with Cancer
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Based on the guidelines of ASCO’s experts to help people with lung cancer. 
            D350            P811

Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer
The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
This is a small pamphlet outlining facts to help people understand treatment options.
            D350            P859

Books
Books can be checked out for three weeks.

Lung Cancer: Myths, Facts, Choices—and Hope
By Claudia I. Henschke, PhD., M.D. and Peggy McCarthy
For current and former smokers, others at risk, individual with newly diagnosed lung cancer, and their family and friends.
            D300            B526            2002    

Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
By Walter Scott, M.D.
Helps patients seek the best possible treatment to improve chances of becoming a lung cancer survivor. 
            D300            B421            2000

100 Questions & Answers about Lung Cancer
By Karen Parles, MLS and Joan H. Schiller, MD
Written for patients, their families, and caregivers in a concise, user-friendly format. Contains a comprehensive 20-page appendix covering all aspects of cancer care and concerns.
            D300            B221            2003

Lung Cancer: Making Sense of Diagnosis, Treatment and Options
By Lorraine Johnston
This book follows the physical path of an experience with lung cancer. It also deals with emotional, financial, psychological, and support concerns of a patient.
            D300            B66            2001

Web Sites
These sites are authoritative and kept up to date.

National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/                      Choose from “Types of Cancer” section.

American Cancer Society
http://cancer.org/                      Click on “Choose a Cancer Type or Topic”
and scroll down to choice.

People Living with Cancer
http://plwc.org/                              Click on “Cancer Type” on the left and choose cancer type.

American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org/                     Click on “Lung Cancer” on the left side.

Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support and Education (ALCASE)
www.alcase.org/facing/about.html