Lung Cancer is the most common cause of cancer death and cancer symptoms. TheABC of Lung Cancer is a much needed reference for those treating and caring for patients with lung cancer such as primary care doctors, specialist cancer nurses, junior doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, radiographers and other health care professionals.

This new title in theABC series covers the epidemiology and diagnosis of lung cancer, focusing particularly on primary care issues such as what symptoms require urgent investigation, and when to refer to a specialist. This is a practical guide for all those involved in the care of the lung cancer patient, as well as patients and their families and carers.

Ian Hunt, Specialist Registrar in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Research fellow on the Lung Cancer Guidelines, Brighton, UK

Martin Muers, Consultant Physician, Respiratory Medicine, Leeds General Infirmary, UK

Tom Treasure, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Cardiothoracic Centre, Guy's Hospital, London, UK

Contributors vi

Preface vii

Acknowledgement viii

1 Epidemiology Risk Factors and Prevention 1Martin Muers Ian Hunt and Jesme Fox

2 Symptoms and Assessment 6Richard Neal and Martin Muers

3 Service Organisation and Guidelines for Referral 11Michael Peake Richard Neal and Andrew Wilcock

4 Diagnosis and Staging 15Fergus Gleeson Mike ODoherty and Tom Treasure

5 Small-Cell Lung Cancer 21Penella Woll Patricia Hunt and Michael Snee

6 Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma 25Carol Tan Fergus Gleeson and Tom Treasure

7 Surgery for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer 29Ian Hunt and Tom Treasure

8 Radiotherapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer 36Jeanette Dickson and Michael Snee

9 Combination Therapies for Lung Cancer 40Penella Woll Sally Moore and Ian Hunt

10 Screening for Lung Cancer 44Ian Hunt Fergus Gleeson and Jenny Hill

11 Supportive and Palliative Care 48Andrew Wilcock Richard Neal and Patricia Hunt

Index 53