Mid and distal gastric cancers Book Section


Authors: Harrison, L. E.; O’Reilly, E. M.; Minsky, B. D.; Schwartz, G. K.; Karpeh, M. S. Jr
Editor: Torosian, M. H.
Article/Chapter Title: Mid and distal gastric cancers
Title Series: Basic and Clinical Oncology
Abstract: The stomach is the third most common site of cancer in the gastrointestinal tract. Despite a dramatic decrease in incidence, gastric cancer remains seventh in cancer-related deaths in the United States. Difficulties in treating gastric cancer arise from the fact that most patients present with advanced disease. © 1999 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Book Title: Integrated Cancer Management: Surgery, Medical Oncology, and Radiation Oncology
ISBN: 0824771958
Publisher: Marcel Dekker, Inc.  
Publication Place: New York, NY
Date Published: 1999-01-01
Start Page: 82
End Page: 105
Language: English
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Book Chapter: 3 -- CRC Press ebook ISBN 9780824746780 -- Source: Scopus