Lung Cancer 2nd Edition

Author: Feng Yulin
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Publish Date: 2004-11-30
Features: The second edition of Lung Cancer retains the features of the previous edition. It includes the work of clinicians from all relevant disciplines—surgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology, pathology, and pulmonology. It also incorporates the contributions of basic science researchers in this field. We strive to integrate clinical practice with laboratory aspirations without deviating from the framework of readers' fundamental knowledge of lung cancer. We have also maintained the same structure, beginning with the biology of the disease. This concept is then expanded to cover various clinical disciplines, with separate discussions on the fundamental principles of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. After completing the foundational work, the authors delve deeply into revolutionary or more aggressive treatment approaches, describing them in detail. Throughout the book, the advantages, disadvantages, and outcomes of multidisciplinary treatment methods are highlighted, and efforts are consistently made to present the concepts of this disease as a cohesive whole. This allows readers to gain a deeper understanding of the natural course of lung cancer, its pathology, and treatment options. The second edition of this book aims to serve as a comprehensive primer for all individuals interested in lung cancer, appealing to both scientific workers and clinicians with a profound understanding of the disease, as well as medical students, primary care physicians, and specialists in lung cancer, to expand their theoretical foundations.