NCCN Guidelines for Patients®: Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma, Version 1.2016

[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 peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL). 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 PTCL. 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 - PTCL basics: Explains how and where this cancer starts.Part 2 - Treatment planning: Describes how doctors plan your treatment.Part 3 - Overview of cancer treatments: Describes the treatments used to cure or control PTCL.Part 4 - Treatment guide: Presents treatment options based on the cancer stage and size. Part 5 - Making treatment decisions: Offers tips for choosing the best treatment.A glossary with dictionary and acronyms completes this book.