Lung Cancer

Edited by Apar Kishor Ganti and David E. Gerber

Oxford American Oncology Library

Covers the most current guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and managment of lung cancer
Includes chapters on specific types of lung cancer including Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Mesothelioma
Concise, point-of-care guide

Lung Cancer

Edited by Apar Kishor Ganti and David E. Gerber

Oxford American Oncology Library

Description

Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death in the world. Recently, better understanding of the biology of lung cancer has led to the development of newer targeted therapies for specific subpopulations of lung cancer patients. While this has led to multiple exciting advances that promise to improve outcomes in the future, there has also been a significant increase in the complexity of care of the lung cancer patient. Part of the Oxford American Oncology Library, this concise handbook identifies best-practice guidelines, as well as differences of opinion in the field. It presents the most current procedures for the diagnosis and management of lung cancer in a succinct and easy-to-read manner. Chapters focus on topics such as the biology, pathology, and staging of lung cancer, special populations, and supportive care. Lung Cancer is a must-have tool for busy oncologists.

Lung Cancer

Edited by Apar Kishor Ganti and David E. Gerber

Oxford American Oncology Library

Preface
Acknowledgments
Contributors

1. Lung Cancer Epidemiology, Etiology, and Risk Factors
Daniel H. Ahn and David E. Gerber

2. Biology of Lung Cancer
David E. Gerber, Ameen A. Salahudeen, and William W. West

3. Pathology of Lung Cancer
William W. West

4. Lung Cancer Screening
Apar Kishor Ganti and David E. Gerber

5. Clinical Manifestations of Lung Cancer
Apar Kishor Ganti

6. Diagnostic Evaluation and Staging of Lung Cancer
Apar Kishor Ganti, David E. Gerber, Matthew DeVries, and Rudy P. Lackner

7. Early Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Rudy P. Lackner, Raghav Murthy, Kemp H. Kernstine, Puneeth Iyengar, and Apar Kishor Ganti

8. Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Cancer
David E. Gerber and Puneeth Iyengar

9. Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Apar Kishor Ganti

10. Special Populations
Apar Kishor Ganti

11. Small Cell Lung Cancer
Apar Kishor Ganti

12. Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Tumors
Apar Kishor Ganti

13. Mesothelioma
Jonathan E. Dowell

14. Supportive Care in Lung Cancer
Daniel H. Ahn and David E. Gerber

Lung Cancer

Edited by Apar Kishor Ganti and David E. Gerber

Oxford American Oncology Library

Author Information

Apar Kishor Ganti is Associate Professor, University of Nebrask Medical Center

David E. Gerber is Assistant Professor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Contributors:

Daniel H. Ahn, DO
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas

Matthew DeVries, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Charles A. Dobry Professorship and Cardiothoracic Imaging Division Chief
Radiology Residency Program Director
Department of Radiology
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska

Jonathan E. Dowell, MD
Program Director, Hematology Oncology Fellowship Program
Associate Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas

Apar K. Ganti, MD, MS, FACP
Staff Physician
VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System
Associate Professor
Division of Oncology-Hematology
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska

David E. Gerber, MD
Assistant Professor
Division of Hematology-Oncology
Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas

Puneeth Iyengar, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Radiology
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska

Kemp Kernstine, MD, PhD
Professor
Division of Thoracic Surgery
Robert Tucker Hayes Foundation Distinguished Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas

Rudy P. Lackner, MD
Professor
Department of Surgery
Division of Surgical Oncology
Chief, Section of Thoracic Surgery
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska

Raghav Murthy, MD
Resident
Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas

Ameen A. Salahudeen, MD
MSTP Fellow
Department of Biochemistry
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas

William W. West, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Pathology and Microbiology
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska

Lung Cancer

Edited by Apar Kishor Ganti and David E. Gerber

Oxford American Oncology Library

Reviews and Awards

"This is a very good summary of pertinent topics for clinicians who treat patients with lung cancer. In addition to a basic review of epidemiology and biological mechanisms, it succinctly reviews relevant new information about targetable mutations." --Doody's Book Review Service

"This handbook is well organized, is easy to read, and has a comprehensive index. It clearly benefits from its multiple tables and illustrations." -- Ann Thorac Surg