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| Author(s): Alberts WM, Bepler G, Hazelton T, Ruckdeschel JC, Williams JH |
| Source: CHEST Volume: 123 Issue: 1 Pages: 332S-337S Supplement: Suppl. S Published: JAN 2003 |
| Times Cited: 15 References: 12 |
| Abstract: The management of patients with suspected or known lung cancer is becoming increasingly complex. State-of-the-art care often requires input from many sources, including pulmonology, thoracic surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, and radiology. Valuable contributions to care also come from nursing, social work, psychology, psychiatry, pastoral care, and palliative care, among others. As a result, multidisciplinary input into care is vital. Patients with suspected lung cancer should be expeditiously evaluated and referred for management. Clear and understandable information on the diagnosis, treatment options, and possible outcomes should be provided. Treatment recommendations should he based on locally agreed-on adaptations of clinical practice guidelines. Provisions for ongoing care should be apparent to all concerned. |
| Document Type: Article |
| Language: English |
| Reprint Address: Alberts, WM (reprint author), H Lee Moffitt Canc Ctr & Res Inst, 12902 Magnolia Dr, Tampa, FL 33612 USA |
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1. H Lee Moffitt Canc Ctr & Res Inst, Tampa, FL 33612 USA |
| Publisher: AMER COLL CHEST PHYSICIANS, 3300 DUNDEE ROAD, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-2348 USA |
| Subject Category: Respiratory System |
| IDS Number: 638DA |
| ISSN: 0012-3692 |
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