Esophageal cancer [[electronic resource] ] : principles and practice / / edited by Blair A. Jobe, Charles R. Thomas Jr., John G. Hunter

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910778061903321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, : Demos Medical Pub., c2009
• ISBN: 1-282-18944-1; 9786612189449; 1-935281-17-8
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (849 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): JobeBlair A; ThomasCharles R. <1957->; HunterJohn G
• Disciplina: 616.99/432
• Soggetti: Esophagus - Cancer; Esophagus - Diseases
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Title Page; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contributors; Section 1 Biology; Section 2 Imaging and Staging; Section 3 Principles of Therapy; Section 4 Tumor Types; Section 5 Therapy; Section 6 Palliation; Section 7 Future Directions; Index; Back Cover
• Sommario/riassunto: ""Gastroesophageal cancers are the most common form of cancer incidents, and the second most common cause of death among cancer patients. In 2000, it was estimated that over one million new cases of gastroesophageal cancers were diagnosed worldwide, and over 900,000 individuals died from the disease.Using a multi-disciplinary approach, Esophageal Cancer: Principles and Practice addresses the complexities encountered in the understanding and management of esophageal cancers. Written by the worlds leading experts in surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, gastroenterology, pathology, radi