Lung Cancer is the most comprehensive, current reference on lung cancer, with contributions from the world's foremost surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, pulmonologists, and basic scientists.

Features:

• Most comprehensive lung cancer book on the market
• Major reorganization of chapters to increase clinical emphasis
• Stresses combined modality treatments from small cell and non-cell lung cancer as well as the management of metastases and the complications of treatment
• 16 new chapters
• Contributor base reflects international authorities in the field

Contents

Etiology and Epidemiology

• The Etiology and Epidemiology of Lung Cancer
• Cigarette Smoke Damage to DNA and Other Biomolecules
• The Biology of Nicotine Addiction
• Genetic Susceptibility to Lung Cancer
• Passive Tobacco Exposure and Lung Cancer
• Non Tobacco-Related Lung Carcinogenesis

Lung Cancer Biology

• Genomic Imbalances in Lung Cancer
• Non Mutational Mechanisms of Gene Dysfunction
• Chromosome 3 Abnormalities
• Abnormalities of the Cell Cycle in Lung Cancer
• Receptor Kinase Abnormalities
• Telomerase and Lung Cancer
• Angiogenesis and Lung Cancer
• Mouse Models of Lung Cancer

Screening/Early Detection/Prevention

• The Early Detection of Lung Cancer Using Bronchoscopy and Cytologic Analysis
• Molecular Techniques of Early Detection
• Lung Cancer Screening: Helical CT Screening Using Two Approaches
• Chemoprevention of Lung Cancer

Pathology and Molecular Classification

• The Classification, Histology, Cytology, and Electron Microscopy of Lung Cancer
• The Molecular Classification of Lung Cancer
• Molecular Prognostication of Lung Cancer
• The Techniques and Applications of Tissue Microdissection

Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, Staging, and Prognosis

• The Clinical Presentation of Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
• The Clinical Presentation of Small Cell Lung Cancer
• The Imaging of Lung Cancer
• Special Imaging Including PET and Special Antibody Scans like Octreotide
• Tissue Procurement: Bronchoscopic Techniques and Bronchoscopic Staging
• Lung Cancer Staging in NSCLC Including Preop and Intraoperative Techniques
• Staging and Prognostic Factors for Small Cell Lung Cancer
• The Medical Evaluation and Management of the Lung Cancer Patient Pre-Treatment

Index

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