Asbestos Exposure Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer Myths, Facts, Choices Lung Cancer Myths, Facts, Choices  Lung Cancer: Myths, Facts, Choices--and Hope Reprint Edition Lung Cancer Myths, Facts, Choices An authoritative book with new lifesaving strategies for those at risk and those already diagnosed. Lung cancer kills more women than breast cancer, more men than prostate cancer. This authoritative book presents new lifesaving strategies for those already diagnosed and those at risk (including ex-smokers). Lung Cancer Myths, Facts, Choices Lung cancer is deadly because it's usually found late. Dr. Claudia Henschke's groundbreaking research on early diagnosis, published in Lancet , made headlines worldwide. Now, for the first time, she offers specific recommendations based on her latest findings: who needs to be checked and how to get tested. Lung Cancer Myths, Facts, Choices People with lung cancer often are told, "Nothing can be done." Not so! Dr. Henschke and coauthor Peggy McCarth...

Lung Cancer Treatment and Research Lung Cancer Treatment and Research This book describes the molecular mechanisms of lung cancer development and progression that determine therapeutic interventions in the era of genomics, when the rapid evolution in lung cancer diagnosis and treatment necessitates critical review of new results to integrate advances into practice.  The text opens with background and emerging information regarding the molecular biology of lung cancer pathogenesis. Lung Cancer Treatment and Research Updated results regarding lung cancer prevention and screening are discussed, followed by chapters on diagnostic techniques and pathological evaluation.  This leads on to a detailed presentation of treatment modalities, from surgery and radiation therapy to standard chemotherapy and targeted agents. Lung Cancer Treatment and Research The coverage includes resistance to therapy and the emergence of immunotherapy for lung cancer; in addition, th...