Full 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.
Contents
Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Esophageal Cancer.- Cellular and Molecular Biology of Esophageal Cancer.- Pathology of Premalignant and Malignant Disease of the Esophagus.- Barrett's Esophagus: Diagnosis and Management.- Chemoprevention for Esophageal Carcinoma.- Esophageal Cancer Staging.- Radiologic Assessment of Esophageal Cancer.- The Role of Endoscopy in the Diagnosis, Staging, and Management of Esophageal Cancer.- Principles and Approaches in Surgical Resection of Esophageal Cancer.- Principles of Radiation Therapy.- The Multidisciplinary Management of Early Stage Cervical Esophageal Cancer.- The Multidisciplinary Management of Early Stage Thoracic Esophageal Cancer.- The Multidisciplinary Management of Early Distal Esophageal And Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.- Systemic Treatment for Metastatic or Recurrent Disease.- Immunotherapy in Esophageal Cancer.- Palliative approaches in Esophageal Cancer.- Nutritional support in Esophageal Cancer.
