Lung Cancer
Principles and Practice
Published on 1. December 1995
Book
Hardback
750 pages
978-0-397-51361-1 (ISBN)
Description
This text discusses the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. Combined modality treatments for small cell and non-small cell lung cancer are described in the discussion. Thorough coverage is also provided of the management of metases and the complications of treatment. A section on biologic therapy is also included that describes the newer immunotherapeutic approaches to either palliation or cure.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
367 illustrations, 200 tables
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
3100 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-397-51361-1 (9780397513611)
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Book
05/2000
2nd Edition
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
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Content
Part 1 Biology of lung cancer: molecular biology; cell biology; in vivo models. Part 2 Epidemiology, early detection and chemoprevention. Part 3 Pathology. Part 4 Clinical presentation and staging evaluation. Part 5 Surgical evaluation of the mediastinum. Part 6 Treatment: surgery in the curative setting; surgery in the palliative setting; radiation therapy; chemotherapy; combined modality; biologic therapy.