Thoracic Oncology
Saunders (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published in September 1995
Book
Hardback
622 pages
978-0-7216-4769-2 (ISBN)
Description
The 2nd Edition of this comprehensive reference presents thorough coverage of the diagnosis, staging and management of thoracic malignancies. Leading experts discuss all cancers of the chest, including lung cancer, esophageal cancer and lung metastases. This edition details the newest research concepts and studies on the integration of multimodality therapy in the care of thoracic cancer patients. A practical, multi-disciplinary approach is emphasized, with medical oncologists, radiation therapists, and surgeons contributing to each section. Features: * Abundant illustrations and diagrams make information easily accessible. * Treatment algorithms in each chapter provide concise summaries of patient management. * Overviews and key references are highlighted throughout the text. * New chapters on premalignancy and chemoprevention. * 12 of the chapters feature new authors.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
513 ills
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
1978 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7216-4769-2 (9780721647692)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part I- Cancer of the Lung. Part II- Cancer of the Esophagus. Part III- Malignancies of the Mediastinum. Part IV- Malignancies of the Chest Wall and Pleura. Part V- Pulmonary Metastases.