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 spe
Briefing the oncology community about the most recent developments in lung cancer therapy, Lung Cancer Annual 4 provides a review of the related literature from the last year, and delivers an update of the impact that this information will have on the day-to-day management of lung cancer patients. With editors of international standing providing informed, balanced perspectives, this new edition is of particular interest for its material on the new developments in non-small cell lung cancer and in mesothelioma, where important new drugs are being launched in some markets. A unique round-up of the latest research and practice in all aspects of the field, this well-established publication presents an important update of the rapidly changing world of lung cancer therapy.
In this anthology relationships, the future, the past and décor are all permanently tainted by the action or inaction of the main players; their own histories are laid out for all to see. Choose a player, pick a story, and indulge in their nightmare. Silicon Rules OK: It's 2020 and man's reign over the Earth comes to an end as he's forced to become subservient to machines. How will the humanity react? Will the machines make a better job of ruling the Earth? Nightmare Revisited: Tony returns to the city of his childhood, Hiroshima. He tries to trace family and friends who stayed and experienced the bomb. The experience brings heartache as he relives the terrible events of that fateful day in 1945. After his visit he becomes a changed man. Revenge in the Sun: Pam and Steve invite a business colleague, Lester and his girlfriend, Robin, to holiday in their house in France once too often. Lester reads a small article in The Times that will change all of their lives, permanently. With Best Endeavour: Ted Johnson and his wife have been living a life, Ted's life, socialising and enjoying themselves, regardless of others. He has no long term plans after the next pint. But he is about to receive a rude awakening. Forward to the Past: It's the 25th Century and Government have taken the term 'Nanny State' to an entirely different level; a world where families are non-existent, children grow up in state-run nurseries without a parents' love. Can Nina and Mark escape the trap and move forward to the past to give their unborn child a chance at life? Invisible Friend: Gavin had lived a singleton's existence until death. Then he meets Ali who explains he has to make an important decision. A man and daughter in the “living” world are in danger. Will Gavin help and in doing so learn something along the way? On the Road to Hell: With Stuart's latest prize tucked up in the boot of his car all he has to do is dispose of the evidence, and he knows just the place. However, this time he arrives things are different; the lake's polluted and something nasty is waiting for him. The OxyGene Hypothesis: There's a few weeks left before the ground breaking “Project OxyGene” is to launch. But Tom Edison, a research scientist, discovers a life threatening defect. Not knowing what is at stake for his employer he notifies the bosses with devastating consequences. The Suburban Weekend That Wasn't: All Dan Rogers wants from his weekend is a break from the stress of his job. But after his 83 year old neighbour is arrested, and he discovers a rotting hand buried in her garden, what was to be a relaxing break from work becomes a complete nightmare.
This is the second anthology of dark fiction and verse collected by W.A. Grüppe. Between its covers you will find short stories and verse delving into horror, supernatural and paranormal phenomena, crimes of passion and crimes by psychopaths. Enjoy each dark paragraph as you read the prose by seven original authors.
This monograph provides a state-of-the-art summary of lung cancer biology, staging and treatment by internationally recognized experts in biology, surgery, radiotherapy and medical oncology. The revolution in biologic advances is put into the perspective of applications for diagnosis and early detection. In addition the monograph illustrates how these advances are pertinent to pathology and treatment. For each stage of small cell and non-small cell lung cancers, the role of surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy is examined. Future directions including the use of colony stimulating factors and intensive chemotherapy are also explained.
This highly popular book in the proven question-and-answer format of the Secrets Series is better than ever in this completely updated new edition. The major sections are General Concepts, General Hematology, Malignant Hematology, Care of the Cancer Patient, and Solid Tumors. Concise, and yet comprehensive with over 90 chapters written by experts in the field, this book presents all the need-to-know key information and provides the insights, pearls, and "secrets" that are the hallmark of the series.
The global picture of lung cancer is undergoing major changes, with steady decrease in the incidence among men, an increase among women in the western countries, and a rapid rise among both sexes in the rest of the world. The treatment of lung cancer is also undergoing changes, with more optimistic therapeutic approaches that combine the major three treatment modalities: surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, applied either concurrently or sequentially. Lung Cancer Therapy Annual series briefs the oncology community about the most recent developments in lung cancer by reviewing the literature from the previous year.
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