NCCN Guidelines for Patients®: Kidney Cancer

[OFFICIAL CURRENT VERSION] From the medical leaders of 27 of the world’s most renowned cancer centers united under the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), comes this essential guide to kidney cancer. Adapted from clinical treatment guidelines used by physicians and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients® are packed with the latest information, treatment innovations, and resources about the diagnosis and treatment of kidney cancer. Each patient-friendly chapter prepares patients and caregivers to talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Let this authoritative handbook be your guide! Part 1 – Kidney cancer basics: Explains where kidney cancer starts and how it spreads. Part 2 – Testing for kidney cancer: Describes the tests used to find and confirm kidney cancer. Part 3 – Cancer staging: Explains how doctors rate the extent of kidney cancer in your body. Part 4 – Overview of cancer treatments: Describes the types of treatments that may be used for kidney cancer. Part 5 – Treatment guide: Presents the recommended course of action from diagnosis to after cancer treatment. Part 6 – Making treatment decisions: Offers tips for getting a treatment plan that meets all your needs. A glossary with dictionary and acronyms completes this book.