Books /Lung Cancer: From Assessment to Treatment

9781639273614

American Medical Publishers

English

2021

229

$ 152.99

Lung cancer refers to a tumor characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in the lung tissues. It is also known as lung carcinoma. This growth can spread to nearby tissues or other parts of the body. Lung cancers that arise in the lungs are termed as primary lung cancers. Coughing, weight loss, shortness of breath and chest pain are a few of its symptoms. Tobacco smoking is the prominent cause of lung cancer. Other reasons for lung cancer include a combination of genetic factors, exposure to radon gas, asbestos, passive smoking and other forms of air pollution. It can be diagnosed through a biopsy. This book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of lung cancer and the recent researches in the field. From assessment methods to research to treatment procedures, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this field have been included herein. This book will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in this field.