Lung Cancer: Standards of Care (Paperback)

Goetz Kloecker

ISBN 10: 1260136205 / ISBN 13: 9781260136203

Published by McGraw-Hill Education, OH, 2021

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Paperback. An essential guide to the treatment and management of lung cancer Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, attributed mostly to environmental and behavioral factors. However, a diagnosis of lung cancer no longer means inevitable death. The new standards of care and a greater understanding of the etiology and biology of the disease has led to breakthroughs in patient survival rates that were not seen in the past. Standards of Care: Lung Cancer provides a solid foundation in the new principles approaching this disease. Presented in an accessible, quick-to-digest format, and written by leading experts in a variety of medical fields, this authoritative guide covers all the new procedures and treatment options and the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment, including immunotherapy and oncogene inhibition, and more. This is an essential resource for both practitioners and students studying for the boards or certification.FeaturesCovers the most current treatmentsContinuous online updates on guidelines, new therapies, and studiesIncludes checklists, case studies, learning objectives, and clinical pearlsBibliography with listings of studies and trialsServes as an ideal resource for practice and board review "Covers the new standards of care and helps you to remain current on lung cancer for practice, board review, and re-certification in a [an] easy-to-read, concise and quick-to-digest format"-- This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lung Cancer: Standards of Care (Paperback)
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, OH
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1260136205
• ISBN 13: 9781260136203
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

An essential guide to the treatment and management of lung cancer 

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, attributed mostly to environmental and behavioral factors. However, a diagnosis of lung cancer no longer means inevitable death. The new standards of care and a greater understanding of the etiology and biology of the disease has led to breakthroughs in patient survival rates that were not seen in the past. 

Standards of Care: Lung Cancer provides a solid foundation in the new principles approaching this disease. Presented in an accessible, quick-to-digest format, and written by leading experts in a variety of medical fields, this authoritative guide covers all the new procedures and treatment options and the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment, including immunotherapy and oncogene inhibition, and more. This is an essential resource for both practitioners and students studying for the boards or certification.

Features

• Covers the most current treatments
• Continuous online updates on guidelines, new therapies, and studies
• Includes checklists, case studies, learning objectives, and clinical pearls
• Bibliography with listings of studies and trials
• Serves as an ideal resource for practice and board review 

  
  

About the Author

Goetz Kloecker,MD, MDPH, MBA, is Associate Professor of Hematology and Oncology, Director of Thoracic Medical Oncology, Director of the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program, James Graham Brown Cancer Center, Louisville, Kentucky.

Mostafa Fraig, MD, is Professor of Pathology at the University of Louisville, Kentucky.

Susanne Arnold, MD, is a Medical Oncologist at the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky.

Cesar A. Perez,MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine, James Graham Brown Cancer Center, Louisville, Kentucky.