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Books in Oncology

Focusing on tumor biology, diagnostics, and targeted therapies, this portfolio supports oncologists, researchers, and clinicians. It features innovations that improve cancer detection, personalized treatments, and survivorship care.

  • Klinikleitfaden Hämatologie Onkologie

    • 3rd Edition
    • Jan Eucker + 1 more
    • German
    Dieser Leitfaden für den klinischen Alltag gibt Ihnen Sicherheit in der Hämatologie und Onkologie.Konkret und praxisnah finden Sie den aktuellen Wissensstand zu:Diagnostik und Therapie hämatologischer und onkologischer KrankheitsbilderUmga... mit tumor- und therapieassoziierten NotfällenImpfstrateg... und supportiven TherapienMolekularen Tumorbesonderheiten, z.B. MSI und Genmutationen sowie deren Konsequenzen für Diagnostik und TherapieLeberfunktio... und Befundung von Raumforderungen durch LI-RADSPrävention und Therapie multiresistenter KeimeNeu in der 3. Auflage:Immuntherapi... Diagnostik und zielgerichtete TherapieDie jüngsten Empfehlungen der deutschen und internationalen Fachgesellschaften sowie aktuelle Studien- und KongressergebnisseDi... Buch ist geeignet zum schnellen Nachschlagen wie Nachlesen fürangehende Mediziner und Ärzte in Weiterbildung Hämatologie und Onkologie,angehende Mediziner und Ärzte in der Inneren Medizinangehende Mediziner und Ärzte in der Allgemeinmedizin.Mit praktischem, abwischbarem PVC-Umschlag.

  • Guide de soins palliatifs

    L'intelligence collective au service du patient
    • 1st Edition
    • Laurent Taillade
    • French
    Les soins palliatifs représentent une approche soignante interdisciplinaire qui vise à améliorer la qualité de vie des personnes atteintes d’une maladie potentiellement mortelle. Leur objectif est le soulagement des symptômes, de la souffrance psychique, sociale, spirituelle, ainsi que l’accompagnement des proches. Quelle que soit la spécialité ou le lieu d’exercice des soignants, l’identification la plus précoce possible des patients pouvant en bénéficier est essentielle. La pratique des soins palliatifs requiert un travail en interdisciplinarité et l’acquisition de compétences cliniques et médicales spécifiques. Ce guide, à travers la rédaction de 45 fiches synthétiques complétées par des références bibliographiques, aborde les principes fondamentaux des soins palliatifs, la prise en charge des symptômes et des situations pathologiques, ainsi que les différentes pratiques de soins.Cet ouvrage a pour vocation la diffusion de la culture palliative et s’adresse à tous ceux qui souhaitent enrichir leurs connaissances dans ce domaine : professionnels de santé à domicile ou en institution, étudiants en médecine et paramédicaux, bénévoles d’accompagnement…Lau... Taillade a été praticien hospitalier en oncologie à l’hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière et est médecin en unité de soins palliatifs à la Maison médicale Jeanne Garnier à Paris. Responsable de l’enseignement au sein de l’établissement, il est membre du conseil scientifique et du groupe « recommandations et référentiels » de la Société française d’accompagnement et de soins palliatifs.

  • Gunderson and Tepper’s Clinical Radiation Oncology

    • 6th Edition
    • Robert L. Foote + 3 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Radiation Oncology**Expertly written and meticulously edited to ensure scientifically accurate, accessible content throughout, Gunderson and Tepper’s Clinical Radiation Oncology, 6th Edition, provides complete, multidisciplinary coverage of this complex and dynamic field. Concise, templated chapters cover the basic biology of oncologic disease processes as well as updated treatment algorithms, the latest clinical guidelines, and state-of-the-art techniques and modalities. User-friendly elements such as summarized key issues, full-color formatting, extensive use of tables and figures, and access to videos online make this reference an ideal resource for every member of the radiation oncology team.

  • Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology

    Physical, Biological, and Clinical Aspects
    • 4th Edition
    • Hasan Murshed
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Radiation Oncology**Fundamenta... of Radiation Oncology: Physical, Biological, and Clinical Aspects, Fourth Edition, is written by a team of renowned experts. This book is a must-have resource for anyone practicing radiation oncology. From basic principles to more-advanced planning and delivery of radiation therapy to treat cancer, this book is a go-to resource for mastering the art and science of radiation oncology.

  • Therapie-Handbuch - Onkologie und Hämatologie

    • 2nd Edition
    • Hubert Serve + 1 more
    • German
    Das Buch informiert Sie übersichtlich und komprimiert über alle praxisrelevanten Therapieformen und Behandlungsstrategie... die Sie kennen sollten.Praktische, prägnante Handlungsanweisungen für den Arzt in der PraxisEvidenzbasiert... EmpfehlungsgradeÜber... Algorithmen und Tabellen zur TherapieDidaktisch einprägsame Aufbereitung der Inhalte, in der die wichtigsten Fakten komprimiert wiedergegeben werdenVerständliche Darstellung organbezogener und fachübergreifender TherapieansätzeNeu n der 2. Auflage:Neues, zusätzliches Kapitel Sport- und BewegungstherapieAll... Inhalte aktualisiertDas Buch eignet sich für:Weiterbildungsas... und Fachärzt*innen der FachgebieteInnere MedizinAllgemeinmedi... und Hämatologie

  • Komplementäre Onkologie

    • 1st Edition
    • Jutta Hübner
    • German
    Informieren Sie sich über die ganze Bandbreite dessen, was zusätzlich und begleitend unternommen werden kann, um die Nebenwirkungen onkologischer Therapien in den Griff zu bekommen.Damit sind Sie für die Fragen Ihrer Patient*innen bestens gerüstet und können kompetent und zuverlässig antworten und beraten.Besonderheit... die bei komplementären Methoden zu beachten sindEin Ampelsystem zeigt Ihnen auf einen Blick die Evidenzlage und damit Empfehlung oder WarnungKörperliche Aktivität, Ernährung und holistische Methoden, wie z.B. Akupunktur, Homöopathie, TCM73 Substanzen von Aloe vera bis ZinkAlle Kapitel sind klar und einheitlich strukturiert: Vorkommen, Wirkstoffe und Anwendungsgebiete, Wirkmechanismen aus präklinischen Daten, Klinische Studiendaten, Wechselwirkungen mit der Tumortherapie, Nebenwirkungen, Dosierung, Kontraindikationen und Warnhinweise, Bewertung und Empfehlungen für die Praxis, Literatur.Das Buch eignet sich für Fachärzt*innenAllgem... MedizinOnkologie HämatologieGynäkolog... OnkologieUrologieGas... viele mehr

  • Study Guide for the Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing

    • 7th Edition
    • Oncology Nursing Society + 2 more
    • English
    Prepare for success on the OCN® Exam with the definitive Q&A review from the Oncology Nursing Society! Based on the latest test blueprint for the OCN® Exam, this study guide is the only question-and-answer review developed in collaboration with the Oncology Nursing Society. Chapters correspond to the chapters in the Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, 7th Edition, and practice questions match the format and Test Plan for the OCN® Exam. Detailed rationales are provided for both correct and incorrect answers, reinforcing your understanding of oncology nursing. A new companion Evolve website includes all of the Study Guide content in a fully interactive quizzing engine that simulates an actual OCN® Exam in either Study Mode (with immediate question feedback) or Exam Mode (with feedback only at the end of the simulated exam). Choose the definitive Q&A study resource for OCN® certification!

  • Breast Cancer

    Multidisciplinary Pathways for Cancer Care in the Community
    • 1st Edition
    • James L. Weese
    • English
    **Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Oncology**Because most cancer care is delivered in the community setting, Breast Cancer, edited by Dr. James L. Weese, looks at the management of breast cancer through the lens of multidisciplinary pathways focused on evidence-based, real-world care of breast cancer patients in the community. A multidisciplinary team of expert authors provides state-of-the-art guidance from the perspective of community practitioners using an evidence-based model, clearly showing the thought processes used to make treatment decisions in today’s breast cancer management.

  • Facharztwissen Hämatologie Onkologie

    • 6th Edition
    • Jan Eucker + 1 more
    • German
    Zum schnellen Nachschlagen im klinischen Alltag oder zur gezielten Vorbereitung auf die Facharztprüfung, das Buch vermittelt Ihnen das nötige Wissen auf höchstem Niveau. Und zwar topaktuell mit wissenschaftlich fundierten Angaben zu Diagnostik und Therapie. Klar strukturiert und mit übersichtlichen Fließdiagrammen, sodass Sie sicher diagnostizieren können.Behandlungssc... durchgängig in Tabellenform – übersichtlich und schnell zu findenVertiefende und erklärende Informationen zu Ätiologie, Epidemiologie, Pathogenese, Risikofaktoren und PrognoseDarstellung und ggf. Wertung neuester Forschungsergebnisse... Arzneimittelprofile für alle zugelassenen Antineoplastika Neu in der komplett überarbeiteten 6. Auflage: Monoklonale Gammopathie renaler Signifikanz / Coronavirus-Infektio... bei Patienten mit hämatologischen und onkologischen Erkrankungen / TI-RADS-Einteilung beim Schilddrüsenkarzinom und hepatozellulären Karzinom / molekulare Diagnostik und zielgerichtete Therapieoptionen z. B. bei biliären Tumoren, ZNS-Tumoren, Bronchialkarzinom, Ovarialkarzinom, AML / neue Medikamente und therapeutische Antikörper / komplette Überarbeitung des Kapitels ZNS-Tumore / aktualisierte Klassifikation der Lymphome, des Ovarialkarzinoms, der ZNS-Tumoren, des Zervixkarzinoms, ALL, AMLDas Buch eignet sich für:Weiterbildungsas... Hämatologie Onkologie, Innere Medizin

  • Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor

    A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Practice
    • 3rd Edition
    • Susan Maloney + 2 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Oncology**Find oncology information fast with this concise, all-in-one clinical reference! Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor, 3rd Edition uses a streamlined format to provide quick access to the most essential information on oncology nursing care. Evidence-based guidelines include topics such as the major cancers, principles of cancer management, and principles of symptom management, as well as oncologic emergencies, palliative care, and nursing practice considerations. This edition includes new information on cancer treatments, genetic risk, chemotherapy guidelines, and more. Written by a team of oncology nursing experts led by Susan Maloney-Newton, this book is ideal for use in any oncology nursing setting.

  • BASICS Onkologie

    • 6th Edition
    • Hannes Leischner
    • German
    Gut – besser – BASICS! Mit der BASICS-Reihe gewinnen Sie den Überblick! Das BASICS Onkologie bietet den kompletten Überblick über das Thema. Gut: Umfassender Einblick – das Buch vermittelt die klausur- und prüfungsrelevanten Grundlagen des Fachs, ohne sich zu tief in detailliertem Wissen zu verlieren. Alle Therapien sind auf dem neuesten Stand, die aktuellen Leitlinien sind eingearbeitet. Zusätzlich wurde sichergestellt, dass alle relevanten IMPP-Inhalte abgedeckt sind. Besser: Fallbeispiele bringen den direkten Bezug zur Praxis. BASICS: Ein Thema auf zwei Seiten: Das BASICS-Doppelseitenp... hilft Ihnen beim Lernen und schnellem Nachschlagen! Das Autorenteam, ein erfahrener Kliniker und junge Assistenzärzte, garantiert bestes Wissen auf Augenhöhe. Neu in der 6. Auflage:Neuer Abschnitt Follikuläres LymphomNeues Unterkapitel „Polycythaemia vera“Aktualisierte Bilder und Tabellen zur Klassifikation und Therapieregime der einzelnen KrebsartenDas Buch eignet sich für:Medizinstudieren... im klnischen Studienabschnitt

  • Lung Cancer

    An Evidence-Based Approach to Multidisciplinary Management
    • 1st Edition
    • Erin Alexis Gillaspie + 2 more
    • English
    Care of the lung cancer patient—screening, diagnosis, and treatment—has undergone recent dramatic changes due to technologic and research-driven advances. Lung Cancer: An Evidence-Based Approach to Multidisciplinary Management covers every aspect of this fast-changing field, including new screening guidelines, new practice standards, and new treatment advances that have led to higher survival rates. This practical, clinically oriented resource provides thorough, evidence-based coverage from experts in the field, including the increasingly important precision medicine approach in lung cancer planning and management.

  • Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing

    • 7th Edition
    • Oncology Nursing Society + 3 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Oncology**This definitive resource for the specialty of oncology nursing will help you prepare for oncology nursing practice and for OCN® certification! The Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, 7th Edition is the definitive resource for the specialty of oncology nursing, developed in collaboration with the Oncology Nursing Society. Organized to follow the OCN® Exam blueprint, this book covers the entire scope of oncology nursing, including screening and the continuum of cancer care, the scientific basis for practice, types of cancer, treatment modalities, palliation of symptoms, and cultural and spiritual care. An overview of each problem includes assessment, management, and expected patient outcomes. Edited by a team of oncology nursing experts led by Jeannine M. Brant and written in a streamlined outline format, the Core Curriculum is the #1 resource for the specialty of oncology nursing, for initial OCN® certification, and for OCN® recertification.

  • Ciblage thérapeutique en oncologie
    • 1st Edition
    • Jacques Robert
    • French
    En intervenant sur les mécanismes de la transformation maligne (oncogenèse et progression des cancers), les thérapies ciblées ont profondément renouvelé l’approche thérapeutique des cancers, constituant un traitement étiologique, par rapport aux traitements symptomatiques proposés jusqu’alors (c’est-à-dire la destruction des cellules cancéreuses pour empêcher leur multiplication).Aprè... avoir rappelé les bases biologiques nécessaires pour comprendre l’action et les indications des thérapies ciblées, en détaillant les altérations moléculaires à l’origine des cancers (voies de signalisation, étapes du cycle cellulaire, réparations de l’ADN, interactions entre les cellules de l’immunité et les cellules cancéreuses, etc.), l’ouvrage expose les principes généraux de la prescription des thérapies ciblées puis explique, pour les principales localisations des cancers, quand et comment les prescrire : le choix des médicaments ; le moment de leur prescription (en première intention, en phase de maintien, ou pour lutter contre le développement de métastases) ; sa place dans l’arsenal thérapeutique disponible (avant ou après une intervention chirurgicale, avec ou à la place d’une chimiothérapie ou d’une radiothérapie).Grâce à une rédaction claire et accessible, et en s’appuyant sur de nombreux schémas didactiques, l’ouvrage apporte à tous les praticiens impliqués dans le traitement des cancers les éléments théoriques et pratiques nécessaires à la compréhension du mode d’action des thérapies ciblées et à leur prescription en pratique clinique, pour offrir les meilleures opportunités thérapeutiques aux patients.POINTS CLÉS¿ Toutes les bases biologiques nécessaires pour comprendre le mode d’action des thérapies ciblées.¿ La place des thérapies ciblées par rapport aux autres traitements disponibles.¿ Quand et comment prescrire une thérapie cible en pratique clinique.

  • Advances in Oncology, 2023

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 3-1
    • Leonidas C. Platanias
    • English
    Advances in Oncology, 2023 reviews the year’s most important findings and updates within the field in order to provide practicing oncologists with the current clinical information they need to improve patient outcomes. A distinguished editorial board, led by Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites preeminent specialists to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. These insightful overviews in oncology inform and enhance clinical practice by bringing concepts to a clinical level and exploring their everyday impact on patient care.

  • Clinical Immuno-Oncology

    • 1st Edition
    • John E. Niederhuber
    • English
    Offering focused, practical, and up-to-date content on immunotherapies used to treat a wide variety of cancer types, Clinical Immuno-Oncology covers the basic cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in cancer initiation and progression. The text reviews the development of tumor specific antigens and the challenges of developing cancer immunotherapies. Every effort is made to relate the fundamental aspects of host immunity to the efficacy of current immunotherapies and how they work in conjunction with the immune system to combat cancer. This foundational resource explains the basics of cancer immunotherapy, discusses best practices, and provides recommendations from experienced clinicians in the field. Dr. John E. Niederhuber and a team of expert contributing authors provide clinically focused information essential for integrating these new therapies into practice—making this an ideal resource for fellows, practitioners, and other cancer team members in medical oncology, radiation oncology, cancer surgery, immunology, and cancer research.

  • Evidence-Based Practice of Palliative Medicine

    • 2nd Edition
    • Nathan E. Goldstein + 2 more
    • English
    Using a practical, question-and-answer approach, Evidence-Based Practice of Palliative Medicine, 2nd Edition, helps you provide optimal care for patients and families who are dealing with serious illness. This unique reference focuses on patient and family/caregiver-cen... care, highlighting the benefits of palliative care and best practices for delivery. The highly practical, user-friendly format sets it apart from other texts in the field, with concise, readable chapters organized around clinical questions that you’re most likely to encounter in everyday care.

  • Palliative Radiation Oncology

    • 1st Edition
    • Neha Vapiwala + 2 more
    • English
    Offering practical, comprehensive coverage of the many nuanced technical and clinical aspects of this growing field, Palliative Radiation Oncology provides up-to-date clinical guidance in a thorough yet concise manner. In an easy-access format, it integrates basic science, pathologies, and research with clinical applications, covering different ways to approach problems, tumor assessment, precise target definition, and dosing-specific guidelines to minimize side effects/toxicities while balancing with desired outcomes.

  • Manual of Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies

    • 1st Edition
    • Qaiser Bashir + 2 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® with "Essential Purchase" designation in Transplantation Surgery**Led by authors from MD Anderson’s Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Department, the world’s largest and highly respected program at the forefront of rapidly advancing treatments in the field, Manual of Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies is a comprehensive, focused reference covering the latest clinical developments and applications of stem cell transplant and cellular therapies for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. This cutting-edge title, with a majority contribution from the MD Anderson Cancer Center and leading faculty from other academic institutions, covers breakthrough cell-based therapies for various diseases including lymphoma, multiple myeloma, leukemia, and select solid tumor and autoimmune diseases. This unique, definitive resource is essential for hematologists, fellows in hematology and immunotherapy, mid-level providers, pharmacists, and oncologists who refer patients for cell-based therapies.

  • Oncology Rehabilitation

    A Comprehensive Guidebook for Clinicians
    • 1st Edition
    • Deborah Doherty + 2 more
    • English
    Use evidence-based intervention techniques to care for persons diagnosed and living with and beyond cancer! Oncology Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Clinicians describes the adverse effects caused by cancer treatment and shows how to use oncology rehabilitation to optimize the quality of life for persons living with and beyond cancer at all stages of life. Guidelines help you build skills in pre-diagnosis, prevention of cancer-related fatigue and pain, active treatment, and end-of-life care, all as an integral part of an interdisciplinary cancer management team. Written by physical therapists for physical therapists, this text provides best practices for manual therapy, exercise testing and exercise programs, and treatment of adverse effects by body system throughout the patient’s cancer journey.

  • Advances in Oncology, 2022

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 2-1
    • Leonidas C. Platanias
    • English
    Advances in Oncology reviews the year’s most important findings and updates within the cancer field for the practicing oncologist. A distinguished editorial board, led by Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites preeminent specialists to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. These insightful overviews in oncology inform and enhance clinical practice by bringing concepts to a clinical level and exploring their everyday impact on patient care.

  • Oncologic Imaging: A Multidisciplinary Approach

    • 2nd Edition
    • Paul M. Silverman
    • English
    Comprehensive, authoritative, and up to date, Oncologic Imaging: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 2nd Edition, covers every aspect of radiographic imaging for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the cancer patient. Dr. Paul M. Silverman and an expert author team from MD Anderson Cancer Center provide all the current, practical information available, while incorporating their unique experience based upon extensive, daily clinical care of patients with cancer. In one convenient volume, this definitive, one-of-a-kind text discusses new diagnostic imaging and surgical approaches as well as therapeutic cutting-edge treatments from radiation and medical oncology, focusing on best practices and the newest standards for personalized medicine.

  • Cardio-Oncology Practice Manual: A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Joerg Herrmann
    • English
    Today’s patients have unique cardiologic needs before, during, and after cancer treatment. Chemotherapies, radiation therapy, and targeted therapies can produce acute side effects or lasting adverse consequences on the heart and circulatory system, making the field of cardio-oncology increasingly important in effective patient care. Cardio-Oncology Practice Manual is a comprehensive, portable guide that provides practical approaches to assessment and management of cardiovascular diseases due to the effects of cardiotoxic agents and treatments. Part of the Braunwald family of renowned cardiology references, it clearly presents clinically relevant aspects of this growing field in one quick, practical reference for a wide range of cardio-oncology providers.

  • ELSEVIER ESSENTIALS Onkologie

    Das Wichtigste für Ärztinnen und Ärzte aller Fachrichtungen
    • 2nd Edition
    • Bernd Alt-Epping + 2 more
    • German
    Wie lassen sich Tumortherapie und Lebensqualität vereinbaren? Was bedeutet nihil nocere bei der Betreuung von Krebspatient*innen? Das Buch bietet Ihnen grundlegendes Wissen über onkologische Krankheitsbilder für Nicht-Onkolog*innen. Ideal für alle, die sich in das Thema ''Krebserkrankungen'... einarbeiten möchten, ohne allzu sehr ins Detail zu gehen. • Grundlagen der Tumorbiologie und Tumortherapie • Spezielle Therapieverfahren • Supportive Therapieaspekte • Palliativmedizin, onkologische Fachpflege und psychosoziale Onkologie Neu in der 2. Auflage: • alles aktualisiert gemäß neuer Leitlinien • neue Kapitel: Cancer Survivorship, Kommunikation mit Patient*innen und Angehörigen, Globale Perspektive Das Buch eignet sich für: • alle Fachärzt*innen, die onkologische Patient*innen betreuen, aber nicht in der Onkologie tätig sind • Internist*innen, Allgemeinmediziner*i... • Ärzt*innen in der Weiterbildung Innere Medizin, Allgemeinmedizin

  • Advances in Oncology, 2021

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 1-1
    • Leonidas C. Platanias
    • English
    This premier volume of Advances in Oncology highlights the latest findings and updates within the cancer field each year for the practicing oncologist. Advances in Oncology publishes the most current thinking and recent advances from the voice of a truly distinguished editorial board, including Editor-in-Chief Leonidas C. Platanias, who identify current advances and breakthroughs in the field and invite specialists to contribute original articles on these topics. Topics discussed in this first volume are within the areas of radiation oncology, surgical oncology, medical oncology, gynecologic oncology, pediatric oncology, neuro-oncology, hemato-oncology, uro-oncology, and gastrointestinal oncology. This volume will appeal to all practicing oncologists and will inform and enhance clinical practice.

  • Handbook of Cancer Treatment-Related Symptoms and Toxicities

    • 1st Edition
    • Vamsidhar Velcheti + 1 more
    • English
    Early recognition and management of adverse effects of cancer treatments are essential for optimal care of patients with cancer, and drastically different approaches are required for different physiologic reactions. Handbook of Cancer Treatment-Related Symptoms and Toxicities is a focused, one-stop resource that enables clinicians to quickly find up-to-date, reliable information needed at the point of care. The high-yield approach prioritizes the most common toxicities associated with cancer treatment, and concise, templated chapters offer fast access to information needed in day-to-day practice.

  • Proton Therapy

    Indications, Techniques and Outcomes
    • 1st Edition
    • Steven J Frank + 1 more
    • English
    As proton therapy treatment centers become smaller and more cost-effective, education and training for today’s multi-disciplinary oncology teams are more important than ever before. This state-of-the-art reference brings you fully up to date with all aspects of proton therapy, with guidance you can trust from MD Anderson Cancer Center, the largest and most experienced proton therapy center in the world. Led by Drs. Steven J. Frank and X. Ronald Zhu, Proton Therapy provides a unique opportunity to benefit from the unsurpassed knowledge and expertise of an esteemed team of leaders in the field.

  • Onkologische Erkrankungen in der Hausarztpraxis

    Interdisziplinär · praxisorientiert · patientennah
    • 1st Edition
    • Florian Kaiser + 3 more
    • German
    „Habe ich eine Chance? Soll ich diese Therapie machen?" Hausärzte stehen an der Schnittstelle zwischen behandelnden Fachärzten und onkologischen Patienten und müssen sich mit solchen Fragen beschäftigen. Sie sind für ihre Patienten die wichtigsten Unterstützer und Lotsen durch die Phasen von Diagnose, Therapie und Nachsorge einer Krebserkrankung. Das Buch behandelt unter anderem folgende Themen: Genetische Grundlagen einer Tumorerkrankung Risikofaktoren für Krebs und Vermeidungsmöglichke... Die wichtigsten Diagnoseverfahren Behandlung der häufigsten Nebenwirkungen von Tumortherapien wie Infektionen, Übelkeit und Schmerzen Onkologische Notfälle wie Atemnot, Blutungen, Sepsis und Tumorlysesyndrom Extra Kapitel zum knochenmarktransplan... Patienten Schmerztherapie und Wundmanagement sowie Lösungsansätze zur Adhärenzproblematik Palliative Versorgungsstrukture... Gesprächsstrategien im Umgang mit Tumorpatienten und ihren Angehörigen Wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse und erprobtes Praxiswissen sind exakt auf die Bedürfnisse von Hausärzten im Umgang mit Tumorpatienten zugeschnitten. Übersichtstabellen, FAQs von Patienten mit bewährten Antworten, Tipps, Praxisbeispiele und ein ausführliches Register bieten Orientierung und einen schnellen Zugriff auf alle relevanten Informationen.

  • Inhibidores del punto de control inmunitario en oncología

    • 1st Edition
    • Fumito Ito + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Práctico título que sintetiza la investigación más actualizada y constituye una guía práctica sobre los inhibidores del punto de control inmunitario. Manual que presenta la información organizada de forma asequible, de fácil lectura, lógica y organizada por órganos. Explica cómo aprovechar mejor el sistema inmunitario contra diferentes tipos de cáncer en diferentes etapas y ayuda a traducir la investigación y la literatura actual en información práctica para el ejercicio diario de la profesión. Se presenta como una referencia práctica para oncólogos en formación y en ejercicio, así como para los investigadores.

  • Contemporary Topics in Radiation Medicine, Part I: Current Issues and Techniques

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33-6
    • Ravi A. Chandra + 2 more
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, Guest Edited by Drs. Ravi A. Chandra, Lisa A. Kachnic, Charles R. Thomas, Jr., is part one of a two-part issue focused on Contemporary Topics in Radiation Medicine. Topics include, but are not limited to, Basic Medical Physics, Basic Radiobiology, Modern Radiation Treatment Planning & Delivery, Advanced Imaging Techniques in Diagnosis and Tx, Particle Therapy/Protons, SRS/SBRT, Modern Brachytherapy, Immunotherapy/Abscop... Nanotechnology, Bioinformatics & Artificial Intelligence, Quality-of-life & Outcomes, Normal Tissue Issues and Toxicity, Radiation Modifiers, and Health Economics/Disparitie...

  • Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing

    • 6th Edition
    • Oncology Nursing Society
    • Jeannine M. Brant
    • English
    The only OCN® Exam review developed in collaboration with the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), the Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, 6th Edition is the must-have OCN® certification review resources. This essential guide covers the entire scope of practice for oncology nursing and reflects important changes in the dynamic field of cancer treatment and care. The thoroughly revised sixth edition follows the latest test blueprint for the OCN® Exam and is presented in a streamlined outline format to help you focus on the most important information. Recognized as the definitive resource for concepts and practice in oncology nursing, this is the #1 review tool when preparing for OCN® certification!

  • Study Guide for the Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing

    • 6th Edition
    • Oncology Nursing Society
    • Suzanne M. Mahon + 1 more
    • English
    Prepare for your OCN® Exam with the only study guide endorsed by ONS! Based on the latest test blueprint for the OCN Exam, this is the only question-and-answer review developed in collaboration with the Oncology Nursing Society. Practice questions match the format and makeup of the OCN Exam and reflect important changes in cancer treatment and nursing care. A companion to Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, 6th Edition, this definitive resource maximizes your study and review for OCN certification.

  • Transfusion Medicine, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33-5
    • Edward L Snyder + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, Guest Edited by Drs. Edward Snyder and Eric A. Gehrie, with Consulting Editors George P. Canellos and H. Franklin Bunn, will focus on Transfusion Medicine. Topics include, but are not limited to, Pathogen Reduction, Transfusion Reactions-Infectious Complications, Txn Rxn-Non-Infectious Complications, Iron Deficiency and Teen Blood Donors, Advances in RBC Serology, Advances in Immunotherapy, Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibody Effect on RBC Compatibility Testing, Cell Therapy-New Regulations and Standards, Alternatives to Platelet and RBC Transfusions, New Hemostatic Agents, Tx Practices for Children with Cancer, and Relevance of Cold Platelets and WB to the Bleeding Oncology Patient.

  • Cáncer de pulmón

    Aproximación práctica a la evaluación y manejo clínicos basados en la evidencia
    • 1st Edition
    • Lynn T. Tanoue + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Una visión concisa de los aspectos clave sobre la evaluación y el tratamiento del cáncer de pulmón. Contiene información sobre la evidencia científica de las prácticas actuales, así como las perspectivas futuras en el campo de la oncología. Abarca el diagnóstico y la evaluación de la enfermedad, así como las distintas posibilidades de tratamiento y las opciones de atención integral para pacientes con cáncer de pulmón.

  • Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma , An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33-4
    • Caron A Jacobson
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Caron A. Jacobson, with consulting editors George P. Canellos and H. Franklin Bunn, will focus on Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Topics include, but are not limited to: Ontogeny, Genetics, Molecular Biology and Classification of B and T cell Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma; Diffuse large B cell lymphoma and high grade B cell lymphoma; Burkitt lymphoma and other highly aggressive B cell lymphomas; CNS lymphoma; Mantle cell lymphoma; Follicular lymphoma; Marginal zone lymphoma and lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma; Non-cutaneous T cell lymphoma; Cutaneous T cell lymphoma; Transplant and other adoptive immune cell therapies for non-Hodgkin lymphoma; Non-cellular immune therapies for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma; and Targeting biology in non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

  • Fälle Hämatologie Onkologie

    Kniffelige Verläufe für medizinische Spürnasen
    • 1st Edition
    • Nurcan Alpay + 1 more
    • German
    Die insgesamt 65 Fälle zeigen Ihnen wie z.B. ein Anfangsverdacht durch genaue Interpretation von Untersuchungsergebni... widerlegt werden kann. Ob es um die richtige Interpretation von Laborergebnissen oder die richtigen Fragen im Anamnesegespräch geht– die Fälle schärfen Ihren medizinischen Spürsinn. Praxisnah und realistisch, gleichzeitig spannend und überraschend. Zahlreiche didaktische Hilfen wie „Was wäre wenn …?", Tipps, wann unbedingt nachgefragt werden muss, Hinweise, wo man als Arzt genauer hinschauen sollte, und nicht zuletzt Algorithmen zum Thema helfen Ihnen dabei, möglichst an alles zu denken und sich dieses Wissen dauerhaft einzuprägen.

  • Pediatric Hematology , An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33-3
    • Rachael Grace + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, Guest Edited by Drs. Rachael Grace and Russell E. Ware, will focus on Pediatric Hematology. This issue is one of six selected for the year by the series Consulting Editors, George P. Canellos and H. Franklin Bunn. Topics include, but are not limited to, Rare Congenital Hemolytic Anemias, Sickle Cell, Thalassemia, N... and rare leukocyte disorders in children, Primary and Secondary Immune cytopenias, Disorder... of Iron overload, Disorders of Iron metabolism, Approach to Hemophilia in a Changing Treatment Landscape, Von Willebrand disease, Inherited platelet disorders, Thrombosi... evaluation and medical approach to complications and treatment of vascular anomalies, New approaches and trials in Transfusion Medicine, and Updates in Neonatal Hematology.

  • Abeloff's Clinical Oncology

    • 6th Edition
    • John E. Niederhuber + 4 more
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Hematology/Oncology*... accessible and clinically focused, Abeloff's Clinical Oncology, 6th Edition, covers recent advances in our understanding of the pathophysiology of cancer, cellular and molecular causes of cancer initiation and progression, new and emerging therapies, current trials, and much more. Masterfully authored by an international team of leading cancer experts, it offers clear, practical coverage of everything from basic science to multidisciplinary collaboration on diagnosis, staging, treatment and follow up.

  • Cutaneous Malignancy, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33-1
    • Nicole R LeBoeuf + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Nicole R. LeBoeuf and Cecilia Larocca, with consulting editors George Canellos and Franklin Bunn, will focus on Cutaneous Malignancy. Topics include, but are not limited to, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors, Mycosis Fungoides/Sezary Syndrome, CD30+ lymphoproliferative Disorders, Rare Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma, Cutaneous Involvement of Hematologic Malignancies, Cutaneous B Cell Lymphoma, Adnexal Tumors, Extramammary Paget’s Disease, Cutaneous sarcomas, and Cutaneous metastases.

  • Ovarian Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32-6
    • Ursula A Matulonis
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, edited by Dr. Ursula Matulonis, will focus on Ovarian Cancer. Topics include, but are not limited to, Risk factors for ovarian carcinoma; Ovarian cancer pathology; Early detection and prevention strategies for ovarian cancer; Pathogenesis, genetics and genomics of high grade serous cancer; Pathogenesis, genetics and genomics of non-high grade serous cancers; Management and Treatment of newly diagnosed ovarian cancer; Management and Treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer; Treatment of rare epithelial ovarian tumors; Targeting DNA damage response and repair as a therapeutic strategy for ovarian cancer; Mechanisms of drug resistance in ovarian cancer; The status of and targeting the immune system in ovarian cancer: current and future approaches; Antibody drug conjugates; The role of angiogenesis in ovarian cancer pathogenesis and treatment; Management and understanding of acute and long term toxicities of patients with ovarian cancer; and Palliative Care of the advanced ovarian cancer patient.

  • Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma: Approaches to Treatment

    • 1st Edition
    • Leora Horn
    • English
    Get a quick, expert overview of the latest treatment and management approaches for adenocarcinoma of the lung, including novel therapeutics in immunotherapy and targeted therapies. This practical title, edited by Dr. Leora Horn, offers succinct coverage of clinically-focused topics and guidelines, making it an ideal resource for practicing and trainee oncologists and other members of the cancer care team.

  • Efectos del tratamiento de radioterapia

    Guía de manejo de la toxicidad basada en la evidencia
    • 1st Edition
    • Bridget F. Koontz
    • Spanish
    Guía práctica para el control de los efectos tóxicos asociados a la radioterapia, tanto frecuentes como infrecuentes. La presente guía, enteramente basada en la evidencia, constituye una valiosa herramienta de consulta para el manejo diario de los pacientes oncológicos y los supervivientes del cáncer. Organizado por regiones anatómicas, desde el sistema nervioso central hasta la piel y las extremidades, este compacto volumen proporciona información concisa pero exhaustiva sobre los síntomas, la evolución, las medidas preventivas y el tratamiento de los efectos tóxicos agudos, diferidos y crónicos. Es de gran utilidad para médicos y enfermeras, residentes o en ejercicio, en el área de radiología oncológica, así como para especialistas en las otras áreas de la oncología y médicos de atención primaria que tratan a supervivientes del cáncer.

  • Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Cancer

    • 1st Edition
    • Fumito Ito + 1 more
    • English
    Get a quick, expert overview of the latest clinical information and guidelines for cancer checkpoint inhibitors and their implications for specific types of cancers. This practical title by Drs. Fumito Ito and Marc Ernstoff synthesizes the most up-to-date research and clinical guidance available on immune checkpoint inhibitors and presents this information in a compact, easy-to-digest resource. It’s an ideal concise reference for trainee and practicing medical oncologists, as well as those in research.

  • HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

    • 1st Edition
    • Sara Hurvitz + 1 more
    • English
    Get a quick, expert overview of clinically-focused topics and guidelines that are relevant to testing for HER2, which contributes to approximately 25% of breast cancers today. This concise resource by Drs. Sara Hurvitz, and Kelly McCann consolidates today’s available information on this growing topic into one convenient resource, making it an ideal, easy-to-digest reference for practicing and trainee oncologists.

  • Genética del cáncer pediátrico

    • 1st Edition
    • Nathaniel H. Robin + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Un recurso sobre genética del cáncer, destinado a oncólogos pediátricos y a todos los profesionales que tratan a niños con cáncer. Evalúa el potencial de las pruebas genéticas, así como las complejidades de elegir la prueba correcta, analizar los resultados y proporcionar el mejor asesoramiento a las familias. Proporciona una gran cantidad de información sobre la genética del cáncer pediátrico, incluyendo la epidemiología y la biología del cáncer y el proceso de evaluación genética y el papel de los genetistas. Analiza el proceso de evaluación genética en el contexto del cuidado multidisciplinario.

  • Bone Marrow Failure, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32-4
    • Colin A Sieff
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, edited by Dr. Colin A. Sieff, will focus on Bone Marrow Failure. Topics include, but are not limited to, Acquired and Inherited Bone Marrow Failure; Kickapoo Joy Juice and Somatic Mutations in the Pathogenesis of AA; Somatic Mutations in Aplastic Anemia; Recent Advances and Long-term Results of Medical Treatment of AA; Upfront Matched Unrelated Donor Transplantation in AA; Significance of Clonal Mutations in the Diagnosis and Management of Myelodysplastic Syndrome; Alternate (Haploidental) Donor Transplantation in AA; Management of Diamond Blackfan Anemia and Prospects for Novel Treatment; MDS, AML and Cancer Surveillance in Fanconi Anemia; Diagnosis, Treatment and Molecular Pathology of Shwachman Diamond Syndrome; Clinical Implications of Clonal Hematopoiesis in Dyskeratosis congenita; and Germline GATA2 Mutations and Bone Marrow Failure.

  • Lung Cancer: A Practical Approach to Evidence-Based Clinical Evaluation and Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Lynn T. Tanoue + 1 more
    • English
    Get a quick, expert overview of the many key facets of lung cancer evaluation and management with this concise, practical resource by Drs. Lynn T. Tanoue and Frank Detterbeck. This easy-to-read reference presents a summary of today’s best evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and management in this critical area.

  • Pain Control, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32-3
    • Janet L. Abrahm
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, edited by Dr. Janet Abrahm, focuses on Pain Control. Topics include, but are not limited to, Complex pain assessment; Evidence-based non-pharmacologic therapies; Non-opioid pharmacologic therapies; Opioid caveats, newer agents, and prevention/managemen... of side effects and of aberrant use; Cancer pain syndromes; Agents for neuropathic pain RX; Mechanism of and Adjuvants for bone pain; Interventional anesthetic methods; Radiation therapy methods; Rehabilitation methods; Psychological treatment; Spiritual considerations; Pain in patients with SS diseases; and Pain in HSCT patients.

  • Castleman Disease, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32-1
    • Frits van Rhee + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, edited by Dr. Frits van Rhee and Dr. Nikhil C. Munshi, focuses on Castleman’s Disease. Topics include, but are not limited to, Epidemiology; Pathogenesis; Role of Interleukin 6 in Castleman Disease; Pathology, Diagnosis; Unicentric Castleman Disease; Treatment of HHV8 related Multicentric Castleman Disease; Treatment of HHV8 negative Castleman Disease; TAFRO Syndrome; POEMS; and more.

  • Oncología clínica

    • 6th Edition
    • Juan Jesús Cruz Hernández + 3 more
    • Spanish
    El objetivo de este texto es destacar lo esencial de cada tema y proporcionar de manera concisa una visión rigurosa y actualizada de la Oncología Médica. Resume de manera actualizada, esquemática y en un formato de fácil consulta los principales y más actuales conocimientos de la Oncología Médica abarcando desde los principios básicos de la biología del cáncer hasta el diagnóstico, tratamiento y seguimiento de los principales tumores sólidos. Esta sexta edición sintetiza los contenidos de las ediciones previas con el fin de adecuarlos a los planes de estudio vigentes, e incluye recomendaciones de docentes de la especialidad. Dirigido a los alumnos de Medicina que cursan la asignatura de Oncología Médica, incluye un apéndice con las clasificaciones TNM de los principales tipos de tumores, capítulos específicos para los principales tipos de cáncer y numerosos cuadros con los contenidos más relevantes.