Prostate Cancer: Nursing Assessment, Management, and Care (Hardcover)

Prostate Cancer: Nursing Assessment, Management, and Care

Prostate Cancer: Nursing Assessment, Management, and Care Editor by:
Meredith Wallace PhD APRN-BC
Lorrie Powel PhD RN

Prostate Cancer Nursing Assessment, Management, and Care Book Description

Southern Connecticut State Univ. Developed by clinical nurse experts, this text provides information on the state-of-the-art care of men with prostate cancer. Covers symptoms, diagnostic methods, treatment options, and psychosocial effects of this disease. Quality of life is a major focus. DNLM: Prostatic Neoplasms--nursing.

Prostate Cancer: Nursing Assessment, Management, and Care Book Author

Meredith Wallace, PhD, APRN-BC, has been a nurse since she completed her BSN nursing degree Magna Cum Laude at Boston University in 1988. Following this, she earned an MSN in medical-surgical nursing with a specialty in geriatrics from Yale University and a Ph.D. in nursing research and theory development at New York University. During her time at NYU she was awarded a predoctoral fellowship at the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing. In this capacity she became the original author and editor of Try This: Best Practices in Geriatric Nursing series. In 2001, she won the Springer Publishing Company Award for Applied Nursing Research. She was the Managing Editor of the Journal of Applied Nursing Research and is currently the research brief editor for the journal. She is the author of numerous journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Wallace published Prostate Cancer: Nursing Assessment Management and Care, (Springer Publishing Company, 2002), which won the American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award. Preceding this, she was the Associate Editor of The Geriatric Nursing Research Digest, which also won the AJN Book of the Year Award in 2002. She is the recent recipient of the Eastern Nursing Research Society/John A. Hartford Foundation junior investigator award. Dr. Wallace currently an Associate Professor and the Elizabeth DeCamp McInerney Chair in Health Sciences at Fairfield University School of Nursing.

Lorrie L. Powel, PhD, RN, is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the Boston University School of Public Health and the Center for Health Quality, Outcomes and Economic Research at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, Bedford, Massachusetts. She recently completed her doctoral degree at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, where she received a dissertation award from the Health Care Financing Administration for her research focusing on the impact of postprostectomy urinary incontinence on psychosocial adjustment to illness and quality of life. Her current research, funded by the Department of Defense, will continue to explore postprostatectomy incontinence with a focus on ethnic identity. During the past several decades Dr. Powel has been a frequent contributor to the oncology nursing literature focusing on issues of quality of life and the management of treatment-related symptoms in patients with cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Nursing Assessment, Management, and Care Book Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company; 1 edition (May 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826187455
• ISBN-13: 978-0826187451
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches

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Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (Hardcover)

Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Editor by:
Kenneth O'Byrne
Valerie Rusch

Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Book Review

"Anybody dealing with diffuse malignant mesothelioma, in either a research or clincial setting, should learn a great deal from this book in topics outside his or her own immediate specializations. As this clinically relentless disease continues to increase but has proven so refractory to therapy, any additional knowledge is welcome ideed, and this book is also welcome indeed." Respiratory Care

"A comprehensive overview of the subject, aimed at all health care professionals who come into contact with patients with the disease." Anticancer Research

Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Book Description

Malignant pleural mesothelioma, a malignancy due largely to asbestos exposure, represents an increasingly common challenge to clinical and medical oncologists, respiratory physicians, and cardiothoracic surgeons, as well as researchers in the field. The disease has yet to reach its peak and is expected to kill over 100,000 people worldwide. As malignant pleural mesothelioma gains in profile, Kenneth O'Byrne and Valerie Rusch present a comprehensive overview of the subject, aimed at all health care professionals who come into contact with patients with the disease. The book includes chapters on epidemiology, diagnosis, histopathology, radiology, surgery, chemotherapy, immune therapy, radiotherapy, and palliative medicine, written by an international team of contributors. A molecular biology section focuses on the carcinogenic effects of asbestos fibres and simian virus 40, angiogenesis and angiogenic growth factors, the immune response, and genetic abnormalities detected in the disease. Future therapies are also covered, as is a perspective on the distinct legal issues related to the disease. This highly-illustrated, full colour book provides the ultimate, timely resource on this devastating disease.

Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Book Details

• Hardcover: 480 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (January 4, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198529309
• ISBN-13: 978-0198529309
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 1.2 inches

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Pathology of Malignant Mesothelioma (Hardcover)

Pathology of Malignant Mesothelioma

Pathology of Malignant Mesothelioma Editor by:
Françoise Galateau-Sallé

Pathology of Malignant Mesothelioma Books Description

Mesothelioma is a global problem, its incidence is rising in Europe, and it is a major health problem in the USA and other parts of the world, largely related to the previous use of asbestos products. Diagnosis, which rests on the pathology, is very difficult because of its diverse appearances and the potential for other diseases to mimic it.

This monograph has been assembled by an international group of experts with a wealth of experience from France, UK, USA, Australia and Canada to aid in pathological diagnosis. In all these countries, the disease poses significant health problems. This book deals with clinical, radiological, epidemiological, molecular, and histopathological aspects of the disease. Tumors of the pleural, pericardial, peritoneal cavities as well as the ovary and tunica vaginalis are considered. Differential diagnoses of serosal-based lesions are fully discussed and the use of immunohistochemical stains is explained. Plentiful illustrations give further aid to diagnosis

An essential read for all diagnostic pathologists as well as general pathologists, who are sometimes required to diagnose the disease at biopsy or post mortem. The book will be also invaluable to members of the medical and legal professions who are involved with various aspects of this disease.

Pathology of Malignant Mesothelioma Books Details

• Hardcover: 204 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (November 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852338725
• ISBN-13: 978-1852338725
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds

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Handbook of Metastatic Breast Cancer (Hardcover)

Handbook of Metastatic Breast Cancer

Handbook of Metastatic Breast Cancer Author by:
Stephen Johnston
Charles Swanton

Handbook of Metastatic Breast Cancer Book Description

There used to be limited therapeutic options for women who developed metastatic breast cancer. However, recent development with novel systemic drugs and palliative surgical techniques, together with advances in diagnostic imaging, have given new hope for these patients and made the treatment of these patients considerably more challenging. One convenient source bringing together the various relevant aspects is long overdue. This handbook covers treatment for both the cancer and the complications that can arise from treatment itself.

Handbook of Metastatic Breast Cancer Books Details

• Hardcover: 232 pages
• Publisher: Informa HealthCare; 1 edition (October 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841844888
• ISBN-13: 978-1841844886
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches

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Breast Cancer Nursing: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Paperback)

Breast Cancer Nursing

Breast Cancer Nursing
Author by Denton
Editor by S. Denton

Breast Cancer Nursing Books Description

This text takes a multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer care. It includes an introductory chapter looking at the incidence, epidemiology, aetiology and histology of the disease. There are chapters on the essential topics of screening, politics and multi-cultural aspects of care. Methods of treatment which include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and endocrine therapy are discussed. The remaining sections are devoted to important issues in after care and the importance of the multidisciplinary team approach. This book is intended to be of use to clinical nurse specialists in oncology, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, students of Project 2000 and ENB courses A11 and 237.

Breast Cancer Nursing books Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Chapman & Hall/CRC (January 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0412412004
• ISBN-13: 978-0412412004

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Contemporary Issues In Breast Cancer: A Nursing Perspective (Hardcover)

Contemporary Issues In Breast Cancer: A Nursing Perspective

Contemporary Issues In Breast Cancer: A Nursing Perspective
Author by KAREN HASSEY DOW

Contemporary Issues In Breast Cancer: A Nursing Perspective
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• Hardcover
• Publisher: JONES AND BARTLETT PUBLISHERS (2004)
• ASIN: B000MDBK3G

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Breast Cancer: Nursing Care and Management (Paperback)

Breast Cancer: Nursing Care and Management

Breast Cancer: Nursing Care and Management Author by:
Victoria Harmer

Breast Cancer: Nursing Care and Management Books Description

This comprehensive book is for all nurses and other health professionals involved in the care of people with breast cancer, and covers all aspects of the subject. It gives sound evidence-based information and advice on the nursing care fore each stage of the patient's journey.

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This comprehensive book is for all nurses and other health professionals involved in the care of people with breast cancer and covers all aspects of the subject. It gives sound evidence-based information and advice on the nursing care for each stage of the patient's journey.

Each chapter is written by an expert in the field and topics include the anatomy of the breast, all available treatments, complementary therapies, the psychological care of both patients and their families, and the role of the specialist nurse. With breast cancer increading as the population ages, this book provides a well-balanced approach to all aspects of managing malignancy. The importance of writing from a nursing perspective is underlined so that the essence of support and bedside care is not missed.

Breast Cancer: Nursing Care and Management Books Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (August 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1861563531
• ISBN-13: 978-1861563538
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1 inches

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Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemias: New Trends in Therapies

Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemias: New Trends in Therapies

Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemias: New Trends in Therapies Editor By:

• Y. Beuzard
  
• Y. Lubin
  
• J. Rosa
  

Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemias: New Trends in Therapies Books Details

• Hardcover: 662 pages
  
• Publisher: Editions Inserm (December 1995)
  
• Language: English
  
• ISBN-10: 2855985781
  
• ISBN-13: 978-2855985787
  

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Pediatric Oncology Nursing: Advanced Clinical Handbook

Pediatric Oncology Nursing: Advanced Clinical Handbook

Pediatric Oncology Nursing: Advanced Clinical Handbook Books Description

This comprehensive clinical Pediatric Oncology Nursing handbook for nurses in pediatric hematology/oncology, authored by nurse experts from the United Kingdom and North America, contains in-depth information regarding pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, advanced assessment, and interventions. The book is divided into 5 sections: pediatric cancers, hematologic disorders, treatment of childhood cancer, side effects of treatment and disease, and supportive and palliative care. It is organized in a user-friendly format with quick reference guides for the nurse. With the ongoing, challenging developments faced during the clinical nursing care of children with cancer, this handbook will provide an indispensable tool for those working in this speciality.

Pediatric Oncology Nursing: Advanced Clinical Handbook Books Details

• Hardcover: 450 pages
  
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (November 18, 2004)
  
• Language: English
  
• ISBN-10: 3540408517
  
• ISBN-13: 978-3540408512
  

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Head and Neck Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Head and Neck Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Head and Neck Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach Editor by:
Louis B Harrison
Roy B Sessions
Waun K Hong

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From The New England Journal of Medicine

Head and neck cancer is a devastating illness. This year, the disease will develop in about 46,000 people and cause 12,000 deaths in the United States alone. More than 600,000 cases are predicted worldwide. These numbers cannot describe the physical, emotional, and psychosocial damage wrought by head and neck cancer. Extraordinarily debilitating, the disease affects vital functions people use to define themselves in society. Speech, swallowing, phonation, and appearance are substantially impaired by both the malignancy and its treatment. Advanced cases frequently require both extensive surgery and radiation therapy, leaving functional and cosmetic deficits to challenge even the most skilled reconstructive surgeon and speech pathologist. Despite the disease's incidence, the number of legitimate experts in the field of head and neck cancer, which receives only modest federal funding, is substantially smaller than for cancers of the breast, lung, colon, or lymphatic system. (Figure) Ably edited by Harrison, Sessions, and Hong, this book is a tour de force. Experts on the biology, epidemiology, imaging, chemoprevention, and treatment of head and neck cancer contribute first-rate chapters. The book's major thrust is to provide state-of-the-art discussions of current standards of treatment as well as strong reviews of rare tumors that originate in the head and neck, including soft-tissue and bone sarcomas, paragangliomas, tumors of the salivary gland, lymphomas, and melanomas. Emphasizing the anatomical importance of the site of origin in this disease, the book juxtaposes extensive radiographs of different tumors and stages of cancer with treatment recommendations from William Mendenhall, an internationally respected radiation oncologist, and other luminaries, including Drs. Jatin Shah, Gary Clayman, Randal Weber, Jesus Medina, Paul Harari, Dong Shin, and Merrill Kies. Other strengths include stellar chapters on molecular epidemiology and genetic predisposition, the targeting of the epidermal growth-factor receptor, and gene-replacement therapy, all of which represent important future directions for the treatment of this disease. Several leaders are notably absent, however, and consequently their areas of expertise are less well represented. Organ-preserving techniques and the indications for their use, particularly in cancers of the larynx and hypopharynx, could have been emphasized by contributions from other pioneers, as could approaches to intensive concurrent chemoradiation and re irradiation. Furthermore, the authors of some chapters struggle to integrate surgical, pathological, and molecular prognostic markers, although this deficiency is reduced by a comprehensive chapter on the molecular biology of head and neck cancer. A chapter that systematically discusses the pathogenesis of the disease would have been preferable to the existing segmented information. Finally, a more international focus for a disease that is considered a worldwide public health menace certainly would have been desirable. Major contributions from international experts on this disease and their roles in the pioneering meta-analyses of chemotherapy are underplayed in this otherwise outstanding book. The book's inclusive, multidisciplinary nature is its greatest strength. It flows well; the chapters are readable, concise, and informative. The reference sections are excellent and representative. The book does not advocate individual points of view (e.g., medical, surgical, or radiologic-oncologic), and authors generally cover their assigned topics thoughtfully and thoroughly. Like the rare well-made movie sequel, this textbook in important ways trumps an already excellent predecessor. From my perspective as a physician for whom a major focus is the care of patients with head and neck cancer, this book is at once heartening and informative. It achieves a generational equipoise among authors, combining contributions from rising stars in the field with others from established leaders, often in the same chapter. On balance, this book expertly covers the multidisciplinary management and underlying biology of head and neck cancer, and, given its structure and crisp editing, it sets a daunting standard for its competitors

Head and Neck Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach Books Details

• Hardcover: 992 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Third Edition edition (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781771366
• ISBN-13: 978-0781771368

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Laryngeal Cancer - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References

Laryngeal Cancer

Laryngeal Cancer - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References

Laryngeal Cancer Author by:
ICON Health Publications

Laryngeal Cancer Books Description

National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading." Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so.

Laryngeal Cancer

In addition to offering a structured and comprehensive bibliography, this medical reference on laryngeal cancer will quickly direct you to resources and reliable information on the Internet, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. Public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research studies are emphasized. Various abstracts are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date. Abundant guidance is given on how to obtain free-of-charge primary research results via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this book are fully interactive with the Internet. For readers unfamiliar with the Internet, detailed instructions are offered on how to access electronic resources. For readers unfamiliar with medical terminology, a comprehensive glossary is provided. For readers without access to Internet resources, a directory of medical libraries, that have or can locate references cited here, is given. We hope these resources will prove useful to the widest possible audience seeking information on laryngeal cancer.

Laryngeal Cancer Books Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: ICON Health Publications (October 8, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0497006413
• ISBN-13: 978-0497006419

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Pocket Guide to Lung Cancer

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Pocket Guide to Lung Cancer
Author by:
Marilyn Haas

Pocket Guide to Lung Cancer Books Description
This new Pocket Guide to Lung Cancer addresses the epidemiology, risk factors, prevention, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of lung cancer by oncology nurses. Haas provides resources and information on understanding lung cancer, standard treatment modalities, symptom management,evidence-based guidelines, and clinical trials.

Pocket Guide to Lung Cancer Books Details
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers; 1 edition (December 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0763724211
ISBN-13: 978-0763724214

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Textbook of Lung Cancer, Second Edition

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Textbook of Lung Cancer, Second Edition
Editor by:
Heine Hansen

Textbook of Lung Cancer, Second Edition Books Description

Textbook of Lung Cancer, 2nd edition, published in association with the European Society of Medical Oncology, is a comprehensive and multidisciplinary text, which examines all aspects of this disease, with contributions from a multinational team of authors on etiology, epidemiology, molecular biology, pathology, smoking, detection and management, clinical features, staging and prognostic factors, surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. It provides essential information and guidance for specialist trainees in oncology, and for the many physicians and specialists involved in the field of lung cancer.

Textbook of Lung Cancer, Second Edition Books Details
Hardcover: 480 pages
Publisher: Informa HealthCare; 2 edition (March 17, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0415385105
ISBN-13: 978-0415385107

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Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment Author by:
Walter Scott

Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
From Library Journal
Written for patient and caregiver, this thorough and easy-to-read guide covers the basics of lung cancer and its management. Scott, a cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in lung cancer treatment, presents clinical information in a lucid and compassionate manner. This well organized book capably guides the reader through a logical series of discussions, ranging from how the lungs work to end-of-life care. Treatments by disease type and stage (and the staging process itself) are smoothly explained. Another strong point is the appendix, which contains a concise list of chemotherapy agents and provides essential drug information, including brand and generic names. Although the text lacks a formal glossary, definitions of technical terms are skillfully woven into the context. Few consumer health titles are exclusively devoted to lung cancer, and this one should prove a valuable addition to consumer health and public library collections.

Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment Books Description
Are You Receiving the Best Treatment for Lung Cancer?
If you’ve been diagnosed with lung cancer, you’re probably frightened. And, you probably have many questions. You’re wondering about prognosis and treatment. What will the treatments be like? Will you have side effects? But…are you asking whether or not you’re receiving the best treatment possible?

In Lung Cancer—A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment, most promising therapies for lung cancer, including the multimodality approach—a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Among the other topics he covers:

• Tests for early detection of lung cancer
• Staging the cancer and why it is so important
• Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy . . . how they kill Lung cancer cells
• Alternative treatments can they help?
• The importance of clinical trials
• Coping with emotions such as “smoker’s guilt

Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment Books Details
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Addicus Books; 1 edition (April 1, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1886039437
ISBN-13: 978-1886039438

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A Lung Cancer: Principles and Practice

A Lung Cancer: Principles and Practice

A Lung Cancer: Principles and Practice
Editor by:
Harvey I Pass
David P Carbone
David H Johnson
John D Minna
Andrew T Turrisi

A Lung Cancer: Principles and Practice

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death in men, and in women it has surpassed even breast cancer. The primary cause of lung cancer in up to 90 percent of patients is smoking, and it is estimated that bronchiogenic carcinoma will develop in 10 to 15 percent of all smokers. Environmental factors -- for example, passive smoke, occupational exposure to asbestos or chromium, and air pollution -- as well as genetic predisposition in a multistep carcinogenic process may both play a part. Nevertheless, cessation of cigarette smoking is the most effective, most easily achievable, and least expensive intervention in reducing the risk of lung cancer.

Despite marked progress in the treatment of lung cancer, most patients still die of their disease within several months to a few years. Some patients and physicians have a nihilistic perception of the treatment of lung cancer, and adequate treatment is often delayed or not even considered. However, even locally advanced disease can be cured in many patients with the appropriate multimodal therapy. Patients with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of lung cancer are best evaluated by a team of lung-cancer specialists consisting of thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation therapists, pneumologists, radiologists, and pathologists.A Lung Cancer: Principles and Practice.

Lung Cancer: Principles and Practice reflects this multidisciplinary approach to a common disease. Lung cancer should be suspected in any patient who presents with persistent cough or hemoptysis or with deep venous thrombosis, without other clinical explanations or constitutional symptoms. A simple chest radiograph may reveal a pulmonary mass, and subsequent computed tomography of the chest and upper abdomen will allow rapid assessment of any extension of the tumor into the mediastinum and of any metastases to the liver and adrenals. Tissue diagnosis should then be performed by the most appropriate means

Most patients in whom treatment can be administered with curative intent present with locally advanced disease. In these patients, monotherapy (surgery alone) is rarely sufficient, and a multimodal approach to treatment should be considered. Although adjuvant chemotherapy has failed to offer a survival advantage, modern combination chemotherapy has shown promise as neoadjuvant therapy before surgery or radiation. The indications and limitations of adjuvant radiotherapy after complete resection of non-small-cell lung cancer are discussed, and current controversies are highlighted. The reader will find precise answers to most relevant clinical questions. Rare topics, such as the occurrence of multiple primary tumors and the difficulty and occasional impossibility of distinguishing them from metastases, are also addressed. The role of surgery in patients with stage T4 primary tumors with infiltration of the superior vena cava is critically reviewed.

An issue rarely discussed in clinical textbooks is cost effectiveness. Here, methods are briefly reviewed, and the cost effectiveness of some therapeutic interventions, in contrast to screening programs, is emphasized. Despite the proven cost effectiveness of palliative chemotherapy in comparison with the best supportive care, global budget restrictions may not allow this treatment to be offered to all patients. Given the growing importance of health care expenditures and limited resources, an even more extensive review of this subject would be welcome in a future edition.

The first section of this textbook is devoted to the biology and molecular genetics of lung cancer. Potential targets for future therapeutic interventions, such as ras and erbB2, epidermal growth-factor receptors, telomerase, and angiogenesis, are appropriately reviewed. The difficulties, challenges, limitations, and opportunities of studying lung cancer in experimental models are highlighted. This information, together with the sections on clinical issues, makes Lung Cancer: Principles and Practice a truly comprehensive and valuable textbook on a common and often ultimately fatal disease.

A Lung Cancer: Principles and Practice Books Details

Hardcover: 1000 pages

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins;

Third Edition edition (December 1, 2004)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0781746205

ISBN-13: 978-078174620

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