By
Luis Raez, MD, FACP, FCCP, Associate Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology and Public Health; Director, Hematology/Oncology Clinics and Chemotherapy
Unit (CTU), Co-Leader Thoracic Oncology Group, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine,
Miami, FL, USA
Orlando Silva, MD, JD, FACP, FCLM, Director of Breast Cancer Education, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL
Description
This handbook is written to provide a 'bedside' reference for the practising oncologist, as well as a compendium of lung cancer information
useful to thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, respiratory medicine specialists, clinical researchers and educators, medical students and
nurses. The book is written in outline format to provide the reader with quick and easy access to information on the major trials, landmark
articles and reviews in lung cancer. The results of important clinical trials are summarised in 5-10 lines, with key data including:
whether or not randomised; number of subjects; study periods; median follow-up; dosages; results; limitations and conclusions. In addition,
there is a comprehensive index so that specific information can be quickly found.
Audience:
Medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, cancer surgeons, thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, respiratory medicine specialists, oncology
fellows and trainees, medical students, nurses, clinical researchers and educators.
