Lung Cancer Therapy Annual 6

Lung Cancer Therapy Annual 6

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Oncology research and practice in lung cancer continues to develop rapidly. This latest edition of Lung Cancer Therapy Annual briefs the oncology community with a review of the recent literature, emphasizing the therapeutic aspects. It offers an update of the impact that this information will have on the day-to-day management of the lung cancer patient.





New to the Sixth Edition:







new information on approaches to the management of lung cancer
the emerging role of "targeted therapy" with small molecules
an update on the use of adjuvant therapy in addition to surgery





Additional topics include:







epidemiology
recent advances in the pharmacogenetics of non-small cell lung cancer
prevention, early detection, and screening
histopathology
staging, staging procedures, and prognostic factors
treatment of small cell lung cancer
treatment of non-small cell lung cancer
mesothelioma