Thoracic Malignancies

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This first volume of "Radiation Medicine Rounds Series" focuses on thoracic malignancies. These tumors take more lives than any others and they are among the most preventable of tumors thus it is crucial for the practitioner to be up-to-date on the latest insights regarding their management. This book addresses the multi-disciplinary nature of the care of these tumors. There is representation from radiation oncology, medical oncology, and surgery ensuring a well-rounded summarization of current practice. Included are chapters on lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and Thymomas covering the vast majority of thoracic tumors. The multi-disciplinary nature of the articles provides readers with an up to date summary and a well-rounded review regarding these tumors and their care. Expert authors provide reviews and assessments of the most recent data and its implications for current clinical practice, along with insights into emerging new trends of importance for the near future. Features of "Radiation Medicine Rounds Series" titles include: editorial board of nationally recognized experts across the spectrum of radiation medicine, and in-depth, up-to-date expert reviews and analysis of major new developments in all areas of Radiation Medicine. It is edited by an authority in specific subject area. It focuses on major topics in Radiation Medicine with in-depth articles covering advances in radiation science, radiation medicine technology, radiation medicine practice, and assessment of recent quality and outcomes studies. It emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to research and practice.