Lung Cancer - NCCN

1 2018 NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCERLung CancerAvailable online at PATIENTS Please complete our online survey with support from: 1 NCCN guidelines for Patients : Lung Cancer Non-Small Cell, 2018 Lung CancerLEARNING that you have Cancer can be overwhelming. The goal of this book is to help you get the best care. It presents which Cancer tests and treatments are recommended by experts in non-small cell lung Cancer . The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN ) is a not-for-profit alliance of 27 leading Cancer centers. Experts from NCCN have written treatment guidelines for doctors who treat lung Cancer .

2 These treatment guidelines suggest what the best practice is for Cancer care. The information in this patient book is based on the guidelines written for doctors. This book focuses on the treatment of lung Cancer . Key points of the book are summarized in the NCCN Quick Guide . NCCN also offers patient resources on lung Cancer screening as well as other Cancer types. Visit for the full library of patient books, summaries, and other guidelines for Patients : Lung Cancer Non-Small Cell, 2018 AboutThese patient guidelines for Cancer care are produced by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN ).

3 The mission of NCCN is to improve Cancer care so people can live better lives. At the core of NCCN are the NCCN Clinical Practice guidelines in Oncology (NCCN guidelines ). NCCN guidelines contain information to help health care workers plan the best Cancer care. They list options for Cancer care that are most likely to have the best results. The NCCN guidelines for Patients present the information from the NCCN guidelines in an easy-to-learn format. Panels of experts create the NCCN guidelines . Most of the experts are from NCCN Member Institutions. Their areas of expertise are diverse. Many panels also include a patient advocate.

4 Recommendations in the NCCN guidelines are based on clinical trials and the experience of the panelists. The NCCN guidelines are updated at least once a year. When funded, the patient books are updated to reflect the most recent version of the NCCN guidelines for doctors. For more information about the NCCN guidelines , visit A. Shead, MSDirector, Patient Information OperationsLaura J. Hanisch, PsyDMedical Writer/Patient Information SpecialistAlycia CorriganMedical WriterRachael Clarke guidelines Data and Layout CoordinatorNCCN Foundation was founded by NCCN to raise funds for patient education based on the NCCN guidelines .

5 NCCN Foundation offers guidance to people with Cancer and their caregivers at every step of their Cancer journey. This is done by sharing key information from leading Cancer experts. This information can be found in a library of NCCN guidelines for Patients and other patient education resources. NCCN Foundation is also committed to advancing Cancer treatment by funding the nation s promising doctors at the center of Cancer research, education, and progress of Cancer therapies. For more information about NCCN Foundation, visit 2017 National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Inc. Based on the NCCN Clinical Practice guidelines in Oncology (NCCN guidelines ) Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (Version ).

6 Posted 11/30 rights reserved. NCCN guidelines for Patients and illustrations herein may not be reproduced in any form for any purpose without the express written permission of NCCN. The NCCN guidelines are a work in progress that may be redefined as often as new significant data become available. NCCN makes no warranties of any kind whatsoever regarding its content, use, or application and disclaims any responsibility for its application or use in any Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) 275 Commerce Drive, Suite 300 Fort Washington, PA 19034 guidelines for Patients : Lung Cancer Non-Small Cell, 2018 SupportersEndorsed and sponsored in part byLung Cancer Research CouncilAs an organization that seeks to increase public awareness and understanding about lung Cancer and support programs for screening and early detection, the Lung Cancer Research Council strongly supports and endorses these NCCN guidelines for Patients.

7 ByAmerican Lung AssociationThe American Lung Association strongly supports efforts to help ensure all patients facing lung Cancer get the highest standard of treatment and care. Helping patients understand treatment guidelines is one important step in empowering them to get the care they want and need. That is why we are pleased to endorse NCCN S efforts to provide accessible treatment guidelines and information to patients through the NCCN guidelines for Patients. Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer FoundationThe Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation is proud to endorse these NCCN guidelines for Patients. We believe that educated and empowered patients do better and live longer.

8 This book should be in the hands of every patient diagnosed with lung Cancer . AmbassadorsThe Caring Ambassador Lung Cancer Program is pleased to endorse these NCCN guidelines for Patients: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer . Patients and their loved ones need reliable resources to achieve the best possible outcomes for their disease. Joy Foundation (LiveLung)With patients best interest at heart, NCCN defines the standard of care for patients and physicians through proven scientific methods and expectations for new discoveries leading to improved patient outcomes. As a lung Cancer advocacy nonprofit, our organization wholeheartedly supports the NCCN guidelines for Patients.

9 ME from Lung CancerAs a lung Cancer survivor and President and CEO of Free ME from Lung Cancer , I am pleased to endorse this vitally important resource so that lung Cancer patients can have the information needed to make informed decisions about their treatment . Cancer AllianceLung Cancer Alliance is proud to collaborate with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network to endorse these NCCN guidelines for Patients : Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer . Cancer Initiative of North CarolinaAs an organization specializing in connecting patients, survivors and loved ones with the medical research community, the Lung Cancer Initiative of NC fully supports these NCCN guidelines for Patients.

10 These guidelines set the standard for patient education and access to care. thank you toThe William and Susan Federici Charitable Fund for their gift in loving memory of their fathers Richard P. Federici and Gerard R. guidelines for Patients : Lung Cancer Non-Small Cell, 20185 NCCN guidelines for Patients : Lung Cancer Non-Small Cell, 2018 Lung CancerContents 6 How to use this book 7 Part 1 Lung Cancer basics Explains what lung Cancer is. 12 Part 2 Assessing lung nodules Discusses care for when a small lung mass is found by chance. 21 Part 3 Cancer staging Defines the groups of lung Cancer used for treatment planning.