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Publications from the Charity
Name
Summary of Contents
Action
Good Practice - What To Ask
This document is to empower patients to be involved in and better informed about their treatment.
Common Side Effects of Certain TKIs
This document summarises common side effects of certain TKIs reported by members of the ALK+ UK Group.
Gaining a second opinion
This document provides patients some advice on obtaining a second opinion.
Breaks In Treatment - NHS Rules
This document summarises the NHS rules that apply when a patient has an extended break in treatment.
Do Not Resuscitate Orders
This document summarises a guidance produced by the Charity's Medical and Scientific Panel.
Publications from Other Organisations
Name
Summary of Contents
Action
Stereotactic Radiotherapy & Body Radiotherapy
An explanation of Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT).
Local Consolidated Treatment
This document is a summary of reports on the benefits of treating a small number of areas of progression with radiotherapy.
Roy Castle - Targeted Therapies
This document is a very useful booklet produced by the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.
Colorado Cancer Centre Report
This document contains Dr Ross Camidge reporting on the median overall survival at his Colorado clinic.