This book is the result of a multidisciplinary collaborative effort by leading French practitioners in the field of thoracic oncology. The authors offer a highly practical approach, integrating epidemiological, etiological, and biological aspects. Significant attention is given to non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), from prevention and screening to diagnosis.
This book is the result of a multidisciplinary collaborative effort by leading French practitioners in the field of thoracic oncology. The authors offer a highly practical approach, integrating epidemiological, etiological, and biological aspects. Significant attention is given to non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), from prevention and screening to diagnosis, initial and salvage treatment strategies, and the personalized approach to chemotherapy and targeted therapies, culminating in follow-up care. The specific characteristics of lung cancer in non-smokers, the management of elderly and frail patients, and treatment strategies for small cell lung cancer are explored in depth, along with tracheal, mediastinal, and chest wall tumors, mesothelioma, and secondary pleural tumors. Finally, the book addresses the recognition of occupational thoracic cancers, supportive care, and psycho-oncology to ensure comprehensive patient care. Interns, pulmonologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgeons involved in the management of these tumors will find in this book the answers to their questions to optimize the monitoring of patients affected by these serious pathologies.
