Tightly organized into a super-condensed outline bulleted format, this handy, pocket-sized manual details precise, up-to-date information for diagnosis and treatment of Lung Cancer. Throughout the book, tables and figures summarize important clinical data and current professional society recommendations, while salient references direct readers to additional information. Current, quick, and concise, for instant access in the ward or in the clinic!
Table of Contents
Editor’s Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: Epidemiology
Chapter 2: Histopathology of Lung Cancer
Chapter 3: Molecular Biology of Lung Cancer
Chapter 4: Diagnosis and Staging of Lung Cancer
Chapter 5: Treatment of Incurable NSCLC (Stage IV or Stage IIIB with Malignant Effusion)
Chapter 6: Treatment of Unresectable Stage III NSCL
Chapter 7: Treatment of Resectable NSCLC (Stages I-IIIA)
Chapter 8: Treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
Chapter 9: Treatment of Common Complications of Lung Cancer
Chapter 10: Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM)
Chapter 11: Malignant Thymoma
Chapter 12: What the Future Holds
Index