Download or read book NCCN Guidelines for Patients® written by National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-28 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Thyroid Cancer. 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 Thyroid Cancer. 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-Thyroid cancer basics: Explains how thyroid cancer starts and how it spreads. Part 2-Testing for thyroid cancer: Describes how doctors use tests to diagnose thyroid cancer.. Part 3-Thyroid cancer stages and treatment planning. Part 4-Overview of cancer treatments. A complete glossary with dictionary and acronyms completes this book.