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Abstract
Rapid developments in the classification, screening and treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are improving outcomes for patients with the disease. This insightful guide is designed to bring you up to speed with recent advances, including:
- the latest CT-based screening and interval growth imaging techniques
- proposed changes to the TNM classification system
- the increasing trend for minimally invasive and lung-sparing surgery
- stereotactic radiation for early-stage tumors
- new targeted therapies
- breakthroughs in personalized medicine.
Today's developments will change tomorrow?s standards of care. Fast Facts: Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer is important reading for all health professionals and medical trainees working in this fast-moving area.
The last five years have brought significant advance in the treatment options for this disease. Written by experts, this book is an excellent primer for both healthcare professionals and patients who want to know more. Professor Karol Sikora, Dean, University of Buckingham Medical School and leading oncologist
Professor Karol Sikora
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Facts: Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer | 1 | ||
| Title page | 2 | ||
| Contents | 4 | ||
| Introduction | 6 | ||
| CHAPTER 1: Prevention and screening | 8 | ||
| CHAPTER 2: Diagnosis and pathological classification | 17 | ||
| CHAPTER 3: Staging and surgery | 21 | ||
| CHAPTER 4: Radiotherapy | 32 | ||
| CHAPTER 5: Immuno-oncology | 42 | ||
| CHAPTER 6: First and second-line chemotherapy in advanced NSCLC | 56 | ||
| CHAPTER 7: Management of brain metastases | 65 | ||
| CHAPTER 8: Personalized treatment in advanced NSCLC | 74 | ||
| Useful resources | 83 | ||
| Index | 85 | ||
| Back cover | 90 |