Thoracic OncologyJack A. Roth, John C. Ruckdeschel, Thomas H. Weisenburger Written by a broad spectrum of expert contributors, this text directs its focus on the clinical diagnosis and management of thoracic cancer. It is divided into sections that deal with cancer of the lung, cancer of the esophagus, malignancies of the mediastinum, and malignancies of the chest wall and pleura. Individual chapters address therapy and special considerations, enhancing practical and clinical understanding. |
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DIAGNOSIS AND STAGING | 26 |
Epithelial Neoplasms of the Lung | 55 |
Fundamentals of Diagnostic Imaging | 69 |
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