ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF! According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women, following prostate cancer and breast cancer. No one with lung cancer needs to be alone in their fight against this disease. That's where this book and the information within can help. Lung Cancer: Your Questions & Expert Answers, Fifth Edition offers authoritative and practical answers to the most common questions asked by patients and their loved ones. What is non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)? What causes lung cancer? How is lung cancer treated? The updated Fifth Edition features several new appendices with valuable information, such as important questions to ask your doctor, a comprehensive list of resources for additional information, and staging criteria for non-small cell lung cancer. Lung Cancer: Your Questions & Expert Answers is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional uncertainty of this disease.