First-Line Therapy in Thoracic Oncology

Dear Colleagues,

Thoracic neoplasms include a heterogeneous group of diseases requiring multidisciplinary interaction for diagnosis and treatment. Lung cancer is surely the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Over the last decades, significant advancements have been achieved in managing these tumors, especially when considering diagnostic tools for staging and restaging, integrated oncological protocols and refinements in surgical technique. Progresses in surgical approach have included minimally invasive procedures and increasing experience with more extended reconstructive operations. 

The aim of this Special Issue, “First-Line Therapy in Thoracic Oncology” will focus on some of the main diagnostic and therapeutic aspects in thoracic oncology, to highlight topics from the perspective of different specialties involved in this field. 

 We invite you to contribute with an original article or a review article dealing with a topic in the research area of Thoracic Oncology. The information of this Special Issue is listed above. Let us know if you are interested providing a title for your contribution. 

We look forward to receiving your contributions. 

Dr. Antonio D'Andrilli
Dr. Giulio Maurizi
Guest Editors

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• thoracic oncology
• lung cancer
• thymoma
• mediastinal tumors