Fast Facts: Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
- ISBN-10
- 1910797197
- ISBN-13
- 9781910797198
- Series
- Fast Facts
- Category
- Medical
- Pages
- 86
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-08-22
- Publisher
- Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
- Authors
- Mary O'Brien, Benjamin Besse
Description
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.
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- 2023-07-31
- 68 pages
- Paperback
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- 2023-06-07
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- Ebook
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- 184 pages
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