History of thoracic surgical oncology; anatomy, physiology and pathology of the chest; lung - early detection of lung cancer; diagnosis and staging; surgical treatmetn of primary tumours; surgical treatment of secondary tumours; radiotherapy including brachytherapy; chemotherapy (multidisciplinary); esophagus - primary tumours; diagnosis, staging and pathology; surgical treatment; radiotherapy; chemotherapy; mediastinum, anterior, mid and posterior; chest wall, pleura, and sternum; thoracic inlet, low neck and trachea; spine; heart, great vessels and diaphragm; special cases; research and the future; index.