Lung Cancer

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xi

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2. Epidemiology of Lung Cancer

   • Steven G. Mann

   Pages 1-7

3. Approach to the Patient with Lung Cancer

   • Steven G. Mann

   Pages 9-25

4. Lung Cancer: Considerations Related to Gross Anatomy

   • Stephen K. Plume

   Pages 27-33

5. Pathologic Aspects of Lung Cancer

   • Charles S. Faulkner II

   Pages 35-54

6. Diagnostic Workup

   • Frederick Richards II, Robert H. Choplin

   Pages 55-74

7. Radiation Therapy in Cancer of the Lung

   • Thomas O’Connor

   Pages 75-96

8. Results of Clinical Trials and Basis for Future Therapeutics

   • Frederick Richards II, Charles W. Scarantino

   Pages 97-125

9. Redefining Clinical Research

   • Charles J. Kovacs

   Pages 127-167

10. Back Matter

    Pages 169-173

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At first glance it appears that little has happened in our understanding of bronchogenic carcinoma, since five year survival rates have not changed appreciably over the past ten years. This is partially true, however the depth of our understanding has increased and will continue to do so at a rapid pace over the next five to ten years. Information on the basic tumor biology, identification of important groups at high risk and im­ proved delivery of cytotoxic agents in the treatment of lung cancer, will all add to improve the outcome. The purpose of this text is to provide useful background information and to serve as a reference for approaching the patient with lung cancer. Therefore it will serve as a review for some and as a beginning for others. An important starting point in any discussion of lung cancer is an epidemiological survey of the topic (Chapter I). For those who do not avoid the hazards and present with symptoms, what is the most logical approach in determining the diagnosis (Chapter II). This chapter is intended to provide a general overview of the subjects covered in detail in the remainder of the text.

• Tumor
• cancer
• carcinoma
• diagnosis
• radiation
• radiotherapy

• Department of Radiation, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, USA

  Charles W. Scarantino

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