Pharmacological Approaches in Cancer Treatment
A Comprehensive Guide
- 1st Edition - June 1, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editor: Sadhna Aggarwal
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 8 3 0 7 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 8 3 0 8 - 3
Pharmacological Approaches in Cancer Treatment: A Comprehensive Guide presents an in-depth exploration of pharmacological approaches utilized in cancer treatment. The book's overar… Read more
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Request a sales quotePharmacological Approaches in Cancer Treatment: A Comprehensive Guide presents an in-depth exploration of pharmacological approaches utilized in cancer treatment. The book's overarching theme revolves around understanding the intricate mechanisms and applications of various therapies, ranging from targeted treatments to immunotherapies. Through examination and analysis, the content sheds light on emerging trends and breakthroughs in the field, providing a comprehensive overview of cancer pharmacology. Sections target therapies, chemotherapy agents, immunotherapy, personalized medicine, combination therapies, drug resistance, novel drug delivery systems, palliative care in oncology, adverse effects of cancer pharmacotherapy, and preclinical studies.
Each chapter provides the nuances of its respective subject matter, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the scientific underpinnings and practical applications of cancer pharmacology. Designed to cater to both oncology professionals and patients, this book serves as a valuable resource for enhancing understanding and informing treatment decisions.
Each chapter provides the nuances of its respective subject matter, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the scientific underpinnings and practical applications of cancer pharmacology. Designed to cater to both oncology professionals and patients, this book serves as a valuable resource for enhancing understanding and informing treatment decisions.
- Connects pharmacological and theoretical aspects with practical alternatives based on real world analysis
- Focuses on the pharmacological approaches, personalized medicine as well as case studies and real-world examples
- Presents a clear division on targeted therapies and chemotherapy, with applications bringing order to cancer treatment
- Provides guidance and brings order to the vast therapeutic armamentarium available to physicians in cancer treatment
Researchers, academics and advanced level students in oncology, and pharmacology
1. Targeted Therapies: Mechanisms and Applications
2. Chemotherapy Agents: Current and Emerging Options
3. Immunotherapy: Harnessing the Immune System in Cancer Treatment
4. Personalized Medicine: Pharmacogenomics and Cancer Therapy
5. Combination Therapies: Synergistic Approaches in Cancer Treatment
6. Drug Resistance: Mechanisms and Strategies to Overcome
7. Novel Drug Delivery Systems for Cancer Therapy
8. Palliative Care in Oncology: Symptom Management and Supportive Therapies
9. Adverse Effects of Cancer Pharmacotherapy: Prevention and Management
10. Preclinical Studies: Translational Research in Drug Development
2. Chemotherapy Agents: Current and Emerging Options
3. Immunotherapy: Harnessing the Immune System in Cancer Treatment
4. Personalized Medicine: Pharmacogenomics and Cancer Therapy
5. Combination Therapies: Synergistic Approaches in Cancer Treatment
6. Drug Resistance: Mechanisms and Strategies to Overcome
7. Novel Drug Delivery Systems for Cancer Therapy
8. Palliative Care in Oncology: Symptom Management and Supportive Therapies
9. Adverse Effects of Cancer Pharmacotherapy: Prevention and Management
10. Preclinical Studies: Translational Research in Drug Development
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 1, 2025
- No. of pages (Paperback): 220
- No. of pages (eBook): 220
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443383076
- eBook ISBN: 9780443383083
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Sadhna Aggarwal
Dr. Aggarwal is currently senior postdoctoral fellow at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas, USA. She completed Ph.D. from AIIMS, New Delhi under supervision of Prof. S. N. Das. During PhD, wherein she successfully addressed various aspects of local immunopathology in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). She published dozens of articles and several book chapters. She is an editorial board member of several indexed reputed international journals.
Affiliations and expertise
MD Anderson Cancer Center, TX, USA