Be a Survivor

This much needed lung cancer resource is developed in consultation with a large national team of experts featuring: * Candid testimonial by survivors * Straightforward, easy-to-understand language * Objective and up-to-date information + Beautiful color photos and graphics * An empowering message of HOPE. The book addresses each step in the diagnosis, staging, treatment and recovery process, and includes a chapter on end-of-life issues, and a section specifically for the patient's partner or caregiver.

Vladimir Lange, M.D., a graduate of Harvard Medical School, is a leading expert in helping patients and their families in their battle with breast cancer. When his wife Mandy, also a physician, was diagnosed with breast cancer, both were overwhelmed by the complexity of the information they had to process. This book was inspired by their desire to make the journey easier for others.

Perhaps the only thing worse than being handed a diagnosis of lung cancer is the feeling of confusion that follows. You may be overwhelmed by the torrent of information that is coming at you. You may feel unable to understand why certain treatments are being recommended. You don't seem to have enough facts to make the decisions you are being asked to make. And you may feel like a pawn in a game being played by strangers. ....I organized the book in a way that mirrors your path through treatment and recovery. Use this book as a guide to help you understand all aspects of your treatment and recovery, so that you can become an active partner with your medical team.