Have you been thinking about lung cancer and longing for the most reliable facts and figures on this number one cancer killer? If so, you're in luck because the National Lung Cancer Partnership has just released a new and free resource called Living With a Diagnosis of Lung Cancer. The booklet features basic questions about what a lung cancer diagnosis means."When people hear the words, 'You have lung cancer,' their mind starts racing, and they hear or remember very little of what comes next," said Dr. Joan Schiller, M.D., president of the National Lung Cancer Partnership. "Even in this age of the Internet with information at your fingertips, patients and their families often don't know what to ask or are intimidated about doing so. This booklet was designed to be an easy-to-read resource for many of the initial questions people might have, from what kinds of doctors will be treating you to whether or not a clinical trial is right for you."
Patients can access this resource online, where other links to additional resources are available.
1. Hi all,
I'd like to steer people looking for current info on lung cancer, as well as moving and informative stories by patients, survivors, their families, friends and caregivers to VOICES OF LUNG CANCER, a remarkable anthology of real stories by real people. I was honored to edit the volume for LaChance Publishing, and was and am so moved by the courage of the many individuals from all walks of life who contributed stories, including Law & Order's S. Epatha Merkerson. Here's a link to more info:
http://www.lachancepublishing.com/publications.html
Proceeds from the sales of the book fund The Healing Project, a non profit organization founded in 2005 by breast cancer survivor Debra LaChance and which is dedicated to awareness, education and community for those touched by major illnesses.
Love and regards,
Richard Day Gore
Posted at 1:12PM on Aug 6th 2007 by richard day gore