Alan B. Weitberg, MD, and a panel of internationally recognized basic
scientists and clinicians present a comprehensive discussion of lung
cancer, including a practice-oriented review of its diagnosis,
evaluation, and treatment. The contributors offer not only an
understandable description of its molecular origins-an essential key to
developing future therapies and preventive measures-but also rigorously
discuss well-tested approaches, as well as those that are currently
being evaluated for future use in both the laboratory and clinic. The
book also elucidates the creation and effective deployment of treatment
guidelines introduced by third party payers to improve clinical
outcomes, even while lowering healthcare costs.