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A broad reference updated from the 1993 edition to include new developments but also to reflect the shift of emphasis in studies of the biology to factors influencing predisposition and the development of pre-neoplastic lesions. The topics include familiar predisposition, lung-sparing operations, surgery for small-cell lung cancer, three- dimensional conformal radiotherapy in bronchogenic carcinoma, new chemotherapeutic agents, chemoprevention, photodynamic therapy and thoracic malignancies, and genetic manipulations for treating lung cancer. Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR

ANNOTATION

The book contains predominantly black-and-white illustrations, with some color illustrations.

The second edition of this book is a concise and timely summary of recent advances and new research in the field of lung cancer emphasizing the biology, diagnosis, and treatment. It studies the factors influencing predisposition and the development of preneoplastic lesions, chemoprevention strategies, surgical methods, and current and future advances in radiation therapy. Editors consist of a surgeon, radiation oncologist and medical oncologist with contributions from an international list of 30 leading experts. New chapters to this edition include: Markers of Susceptibility, Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy, and Immunologic Approaches. New chapter covering thoracoscopy and its role in procedure and treatment. "...an excellent overview of a wide range of new developments in the clinical management and basic science of lung cancer. It should be essential reading for all practicing specialists in this field..." Review of the first edition from Thoracic Society News.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

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.

SYNOPSIS

Edited by a renowned thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon, a radiation oncologist, and a medical oncologist, and with contributions from thirty leading experts, the second edition of Lung Cancer is the most up-to-date, concise volume available on the topic.

FROM THE CRITICS

Gregory A. Masters

This book attempts to describe the important basic science and clinical aspects of lung cancer. This is done in a standard format with chapters on the biology, evaluation, management, and detection of lung cancer by a number of accomplished authors in the field. This book was originally published five years ago. The editors' goal is to provide a succinct summary of the recent advances, both in basic research and clinical management, of the widening field of lung cancer. The scope and management of lung cancer has evolved dramatically in the last five years and an up-to-date version of this text is welcome. This book appropriately subdivides these important areas of research with attention given to preneoplastic lesions, as well as advances in the preoperative evaluation, surgical management, radiation techniques, and new developments in chemotherapeutic agents for this disease. A significant portion is devoted to new methods of detection of lung cancer including molecular techniques and immunologic and biologic approaches. The target audience includes clinicians, basic researchers, and clinical researchers in the field of lung cancer. It certainly will be appropriate for specialists in surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and possibly pulmonary medicine. The editors are highly accomplished clinicians and researchers in the field of lung cancer. The book is well organized. It includes basic science research and then progresses through chapters dealing with different management techniques including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and combined modality therapy. The text is well written, but there is a relative paucity of pictures, drawings, and graphics. Thevarious graphs and tables included, many of which are reproductions of prior work, are effective in presenting relevant data. The information is quite up-to-date, as much as is possible for a textbook, with references from within approximately 18 months available for each chapter. This book provides a clear but very brief table of contents and lacks any subheadings. It is presented in a relatively easy-to-read format with an attractive cover and large type. The appendix gives adequate references to various topics in standard fashion. This is an excellent review of the relevant basic science and clinical topics in lung cancer and would be an appropriate choice for any medical or scientific library and/or bookstore. It would also be a good reference in an oncology office and perhaps appropriate for some clinicians who deal specifically with lung cancer including surgeons, radiotherapists, or medical oncologists as well as basic science researchers in the field of lung cancer. I believe that the subject areas incorporate the important major topics in lung cancer with a possible exception of adequate description of screening, imaging, and pathology sections. These are not individually represented in the text.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Gregory A. Masters, MD (Evanston Hospital)Description: This book attempts to describe the important basic science and clinical aspects of lung cancer. This is done in a standard format with chapters on the biology, evaluation, management, and detection of lung cancer by a number of accomplished authors in the field. This book was originally published five years ago. Purpose: The editors' goal is to provide a succinct summary of the recent advances, both in basic research and clinical management, of the widening field of lung cancer. The scope and management of lung cancer has evolved dramatically in the last five years and an up-to-date version of this text is welcome. This book appropriately subdivides these important areas of research with attention given to preneoplastic lesions, as well as advances in the preoperative evaluation, surgical management, radiation techniques, and new developments in chemotherapeutic agents for this disease. A significant portion is devoted to new methods of detection of lung cancer including molecular techniques and immunologic and biologic approaches. Audience: The target audience includes clinicians, basic researchers, and clinical researchers in the field of lung cancer. It certainly will be appropriate for specialists in surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and possibly pulmonary medicine. The editors are highly accomplished clinicians and researchers in the field of lung cancer. Features: The book is well organized. It includes basic science research and then progresses through chapters dealing with different management techniques including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and combined modality therapy. The text is well written, but there is a relative paucity of pictures, drawings, and graphics. The various graphs and tables included, many of which are reproductions of prior work, are effective in presenting relevant data. The information is quite up-to-date, as much as is possible for a textbook, with references from within approximately 18 months available for each chapter. This book provides a clear but very brief table of contents and lacks any subheadings. It is presented in a relatively easy-to-read format with an attractive cover and large type. The appendix gives adequate references to various topics in standard fashion. Assessment: This is an excellent review of the relevant basic science and clinical topics in lung cancer and would be an appropriate choice for any medical or scientific library and/or bookstore. It would also be a good reference in an oncology office and perhaps appropriate for some clinicians who deal specifically with lung cancer including surgeons, radiotherapists, or medical oncologists as well as basic science researchers in the field of lung cancer. I believe that the subject areas incorporate the important major topics in lung cancer with a possible exception of adequate description of screening, imaging, and pathology sections. These are not individually represented in the text.

Booknews

A broad reference updated from the 1993 edition to include new developments but also to reflect the shift of emphasis in studies of the biology to factors influencing predisposition and the development of pre-neoplastic lesions. The topics include familiar predisposition, lung-sparing operations, surgery for small-cell lung cancer, three- dimensional conformal radiotherapy in bronchogenic carcinoma, new chemotherapeutic agents, chemoprevention, photodynamic therapy and thoracic malignancies, and genetic manipulations for treating lung cancer. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

RATING

3 Stars from Doody

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