• Mineralogy of asbestos.- Epidemiology of mesothelioma and historical background.- Imaging of mesothelioma.- Biopsy techniques and cytological analysis for the diagnosis of mesothelioma.- Pathohistological diagnosis and differential diagnosis.- Mesothelioma and analysis of tissue mineral fiber content.- Surgical therapy of mesothelioma.- Chemotherapy and radiotherapy of mesothelioma.- Genetics and molecular biology of mesothelioma.- Early stages of mesothelioma, screening and biomarkers.

From the reviews: "This volume in the Recent Results in Cancer Research series reviews the rare malignancy of mesothelioma, covering not just clinical aspects of the disease process, but also scientific information about asbestos and areas of current translational research. ... This book is designed for oncologists, radiologists, thoracic surgeons, pathologists, and pulmonologists ... . This is an excellent reference for any scientist or clinician whose work requires in-depth understanding and familiarity with mesothelioma. ... I am glad to add to my library." (Melissa L. Johnson, Doody's Review Service, July, 2011)

• Mineralogy of asbestos.- Epidemiology of mesothelioma and historical background.- Imaging of mesothelioma.- Biopsy techniques and cytological analysis for the diagnosis of mesothelioma.- Pathohistological diagnosis and differential diagnosis.- Mesothelioma and analysis of tissue mineral fiber content.- Surgical therapy of mesothelioma.- Chemotherapy and radiotherapy of mesothelioma.- Genetics and molecular biology of mesothelioma.- Early stages of mesothelioma, screening and biomarkers.

From the reviews: "This volume in the Recent Results in Cancer Research series reviews the rare malignancy of mesothelioma, covering not just clinical aspects of the disease process, but also scientific information about asbestos and areas of current translational research. ... This book is designed for oncologists, radiologists, thoracic surgeons, pathologists, and pulmonologists ... . This is an excellent reference for any scientist or clinician whose work requires in-depth understanding and familiarity with mesothelioma. ... I am glad to add to my library." (Melissa L. Johnson, Doody's Review Service, July, 2011)

• Mineralogy of asbestos.- Epidemiology of mesothelioma and historical background.- Imaging of mesothelioma.- Biopsy techniques and cytological analysis for the diagnosis of mesothelioma.- Pathohistological diagnosis and differential diagnosis.- Mesothelioma and analysis of tissue mineral fiber content.- Surgical therapy of mesothelioma.- Chemotherapy and radiotherapy of mesothelioma.- Genetics and molecular biology of mesothelioma.- Early stages of mesothelioma, screening and biomarkers.

From the reviews: "This volume in the Recent Results in Cancer Research series reviews the rare malignancy of mesothelioma, covering not just clinical aspects of the disease process, but also scientific information about asbestos and areas of current translational research. ... This book is designed for oncologists, radiologists, thoracic surgeons, pathologists, and pulmonologists ... . This is an excellent reference for any scientist or clinician whose work requires in-depth understanding and familiarity with mesothelioma. ... I am glad to add to my library." (Melissa L. Johnson, Doody's Review Service, July, 2011)