Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer Overview
- Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer Causes
- Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Other Therapy
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Authors and Editors
Author: Irfan Maghfoor, MD, Consulting Oncologist, Department of Oncology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Saudi Arabia.Coauthor(s): Michael Perry, MD, FACP, Nellie B Smith Chair of Oncology, Director, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Missouri at Columbia/Ellis Fischel Cancer Center.
Editors: Winston W Tan, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Mayo Medical School; Mary L Windle, Pharm D, Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy; Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine.com, Inc; Koyamangalath Krishnan, MD, FRCP, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention and Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Last Editorial Review: 10/31/2005
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