Esophageal Cancer-2판(Hardcover)

Description:

The second edition of this very successful book documents the latest progress in the prevention, diagnosis and
treatment
of esophageal cancer and includes additional sections covering novel targeted therapeutic approaches, immunotherapy and
palliative and nutritional support for patients. Furthermore, the sections covering epidemiology, molecular biology,
pathology, staging and radiologic and endoscopic assessments have been thoroughly updated and expanded.
The principles of surgical resection, radiation therapy and systemic therapy are reviewed and attention is paid to the
multidisciplinary approaches to the management of early stage cervical, thoracic, distal and junctional tumors.

Updated information is also provided on the treatment of metastatic and recurrent disease as well as approaches that
may
impact future care, such as chemoprevention. Esophageal Cancer: Prevention, Diagnosis and Therapy will assist
specialists from various disciplines, including surgery, radiation therapy, gastroenterology, medical oncology and
palliative medicine, in delivering optimal, up-to-date care to the benefit of patients.



1. Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Esophageal Cancer

2. Cellular and Molecular Biology of Esophageal Cancer

3. Pathology of Premalignant and Malignant Disease of the Esophagus

4. Barrett’s Esophagus: Diagnosis and Management

5. Chemoprevention of Esophageal Cancer

6. Staging of Cancer of the Esophagus and Esophagogastric Junction

7. Radiologic Assessment of Esophageal Cancer

8. Role of Endoscopy in the Diagnosis, Staging, and Management of Esophageal Cancer

9. Principles and Approaches in Surgical Resection of Esophageal Cancer

10. Principles of Radiation Therapy
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