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Prognostic Factors in Histopathology ofLung Cancer
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Abstract
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Tumor Size: An Essential Prognostic Factor in Lung Cancer
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Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Prognosis and Predictive Factors in Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Histological Subtype: A Prognostic Factor in NSCLC
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma Histological Subtypes Associated with Poor Prognosis
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Adenocarcinoma Histological Subtypes Associated with Poor Prognosis
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Bronchioloalveolar Cell Carcinoma Growth Pattern: A Favorable Prognostic Factor
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Large Cell Carcinomas
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Prognostic Implication of Molecular Markers
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Conclusion
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References
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FDG-PET/CT in Lung Cancer: An Update
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Abstract
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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Staging of Lung Cancer – Distant Metastases
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Prediction and Monitoring Response to Therapy
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Pleural Metastases
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Cost-Effectiveness
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Small Cell Lung Cancer
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References
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Whole-Body Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Staging of Lung Cancer
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Abstract
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Technical Aspects of Whole-Body MRI
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Staging of Lung Cancer Using Whole-Body MRI
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Conclusions
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References
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Bronchoscopy/Endobronchial Ultrasound
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Abstract
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EBUS-TBNA: Technique
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Clinical Results
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Complications
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Conclusion
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References
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New Developments in Videomediastinoscopy: Video-Assisted Mediastinoscopic Lymphadenectomy and Mediastinoscopic Ultrasound
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Abstract
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Methods
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Results
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Comments
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Implications for Clinical Practice and Further Research
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References
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Resection in Stage I/II Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Abstract
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Surgery in Stages I and II
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Conclusion
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References
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Role of Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Abstract
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Surgical Technique of Systematic Lymph Node Dissection
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Role of Nodal Involvement on Survival
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Impact of Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection on Operative Morbidity, Mortality and Quality of Life
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Diagnostic Role of Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection
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Therapeutic Role of Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection
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Conclusion
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References
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Radiation Therapy for Early Stage (I/II) Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Abstract
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Radiation Therapy alone in Early Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Avenues for an Improvement of RT Alone in Early NSCLC
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References
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Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Early Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Abstract
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Definitions of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
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Staging Procedures before SBRT
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Implementation of Techniques in Clinical Routine
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Biological Basis of Hypofractionated SBRT
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Historical Aspects and Early Clinical Experience in SBRT of Lung Cancer
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Clinical Experience
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Follow-Up Recommendations
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Future
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References
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Extended Surgical Resection in Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Abstract
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Discussion of Stage-Related Treatment
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Conclusions
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References
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Stage III: Definitive Chemoradiotherapy
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Abstract
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Optimization of Combined Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy
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Which Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Regimens Are Optimal for Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy?
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How Do Comorbidities Influence the Performance of Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy?
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References
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Adjuvant Therapy in Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Abstract
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Landmark Studies Concerning Adjuvant Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
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Negative Studies
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The LACE (Lung Adjuvant Cisplatin Evaluation) Meta-Analysis (table 2)
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Adjuvant Chemotherapy and Stage (table 3)
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Which Chemotherapy Combination?
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Adjuvant Radiotherapy
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Patient Selection and Predictive or Prognostic Factors
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Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
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Conclusion
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References
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Postoperative Irradiation in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Abstract
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References
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Altered Fractionation Schemes in Radiotherapy
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Abstract
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Hypofractionated Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for NSCLC (Stage I)
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Hyperfractionated Accelerated Radiotherapy for Stage III NSCLC
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References
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Chemotherapy of Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Abstract
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Pemetrexed
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Cisplatin- vs. Carboplatin-Based Chemotherapy
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Elderly Patients and Patients with Reduced Performance Status
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Customized Chemotherapy
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Targeted Therapies
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Maintenance Therapy
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Systemic Chemotherapy in Patients Progressing after First-Line Chemotherapy
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Assessment of Efficacy
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References
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Radiotherapy
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Abstract
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Clinical Manifestations of Advanced Lung Carcinoma
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Palliative Potential of Radiotherapy
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Treatment Strategies
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References
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Treatment of Limited Disease Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Abstract
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Thoracic Radiotherapy
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Patient Selection
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Future Perspectives
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References
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Radiochemotherapy in Extensive Disease Small Cell Lung Cancer ED-SCLC
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Abstract
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RT in ED-SCLC Trial
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Future Approaches
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Conclusions
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References
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Radiotherapy for Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Brain Metastases
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Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation
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Thoracic Radiotherapy
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References
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Controversies in the Treatment of Advanced Stages of Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Abstract
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First-Line Chemotherapy
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Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation after First-Line Chemotherapy
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Second-Line Chemotherapy
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References
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Complementary and Alternative Medicinein Lung Cancer Patients: A Neglected Phenomenon?
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Abstract
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Methods
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Results
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Discussion
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Conclusions
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References
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Author Index
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Subject Index
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Back cover
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