IASLC Textbook of Prevention and Early Detection of Lung Cancer

Title:

Author:

Hirsch, Fred R., author.

ISBN:

9781135429775

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (428 pages) : 70 illustrations, text file, PDF

Contents:

Epidemiology of lung cancer. Biology of preneoplastic lesions. Pathology of preneoplastic lesions. Spiral CT for screening and early detection. New methods for bronchoscopic detection. The role of sputum examination for screening and early detection. What is the optimal target population for screening and early detection programs. Primary prevention including smoking cessation. Chemoprevention of lung cancer. Treatment of early detected lung cancer. International organization of screening programs.

Abstract:

With increasing emphasis being placed on screening and early prevention in cancer, this textbook examines the various methods and interventions used in screening in lung cancer, and presents a detailed review of the approaches to prevention and treatment of early disease. It will be of particular interest to lung cancer and respiratory medicine specialists.

Subject Term:

MEDICAL / Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine.

Lungs -- Cancer -- Prevention.

Lungs -- Cancer -- Diagnosis.

Lung Neoplasms -- prevention & control.

Lung Neoplasms -- epidemiology.

Lung Neoplams -- therapy.

Tomography, Spiral Computed.

Mass Screening.

MEDICAL -- Oncology.

HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Cancer.

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