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Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death in men, and in women, it has surpassed even breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, in 2001, there will be about 169,500 new cases of lung cancer in the United States: 90,700 among men and 78,800 among women. LUNG CANCER is the second installment in the M. D. Anderson Cancer Care Series, featuring the current standard approach to lung cancer care from the experts at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Designed for the practicing oncologist, this clinical guidebook allows for quick, authoritative access to the latest and best multimodality therapies. Topics covered in this volume include the clinical examination of patients with suspected lung cancer, thoracic imaging techniques for non-small cell and small cell lung cancer, pathology of lung cancer, treatment and management of non-small and small-cell lung cancer, including the role of guidelines and clinical pathways, molecular events in lung cancer and implications for prevention and therapy, palliation, and much more. Each of the 15 chapters ends with an up-to-date list of suggested readings, as well as "key practice points" highlighting the most important principles and practices of each chapter for at-a-glance reference. Over 50 illustrations and 40 tables round out the text. This thorough, practical volume is the essential clinical guide for oncologists, surgeons, and all physicians involved in the care of patients with lung cancer.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1654593 in Books
• Published on: 2002-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 328 pages

Review
“The current edition builds on the strength of the previous editions … .Overall, the book was well planned. Each chapter is a concise review of the recent literature, with detailed references. Where warranted, there are tables, black-and-white diagrams, and photographs that expand on the information provided in the text. This well-organized book will be useful to pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, and others with an interest in lung cancer.” (New England Journal of Medicine, December 2008)

“One of the most comprehensive and up-to-date treatises that I have surveyed … .I would recommend the book highly to anyone in allied disciplines.” (Doody's Book Reviews)

From the Back Cover
The second edition of Lung Cancer is a concise and timely summary of recent advances and new research in the field of lung cancer emphasizing biology, diagnosis, and treatment. It studies the factors influencing predisposition and the development of pre-neoplastic lesions, chemoprevention strategies, surgical methods, as well as current and future advances in radiation therapy.

About the Author
Jack A. Roth, MD FACS, Professor and Chairman, Bud Johnson Clinical Distinguished Chair, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery and Professor of Molecular and Cellular Oncology, Director, W.M. Keck Center for Cancer Gene Therapy, Houston, Texas, USA.

James D. Cox, MD, Professor and Head, Division of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.

Waun Ki Hong, MD, American Cancer Society Clinical Research Professor, Charles A. LeMistre Distinguished Chair in Thoracic Oncology and Professor and Chairman, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.

Customer Reviews

Good information on lung cancer
This book presents a wide range of lung cancer information in a format that is well organized and easy to read, even for someone without a science background. This is a textbook, and as such is not appropriate to answer all questions about lung cancer but rather presents several topics in-depth. If you are a lung cancer patient or family member, you may find some helpful information but do not rely on this book as your only source of information.