Modern Lung Cancer Pathology and Clinical Practice

Author: Xiong Min
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: This book is a medical monograph on lung cancer compiled by experts and scholars from research, clinical, and teaching units of Sun Yat-sen University, based on their years of practical experience and summarizing the latest research achievements in lung cancer pathology and clinical medicine both domestically and internationally. The book consists of two parts: the Basic Section and the Clinical Section, providing a comprehensive introduction to the etiology, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of lung cancer. The Basic Section describes in detail the pathological and histological characteristics of various types of lung cancer while also reviewing the molecular pathology of lung cancer, experimental research methods, and important markers. The Clinical Section systematically discusses conventional diagnostic and treatment methods for lung cancer while briefly introducing new diagnostic and treatment approaches such as PET diagnosis, genetic diagnosis, and gene therapy. The book is rich in content and illustrations. It is primarily intended for clinical physicians in pathology, oncology, and thoracic surgery, as well as tumor researchers. It may also serve as a reference for physicians in other disciplines, such as respiratory medicine.