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Abeloff's Clinical Oncology

  • 6th Edition
  • March 26, 2019
  • John E. Niederhuber + 4 more
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 4 7 6 7 4 - 4
Easily 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
  • December 28, 2018
  • Nicole R LeBoeuf + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 5 4 5 9 - 3
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
  • December 7, 2018
  • Ursula A Matulonis
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 4 2 1 6 - 3
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
  • October 30, 2018
  • Leora Horn
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 6 2 0 9 - 3
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

  • 1st Edition
  • September 25, 2018
  • Bridget F. Koontz
  • Spanish
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 8 4 - 9 1 1 3 - 4 0 3 - 9
Una guía práctica sobre las toxicidades comunes y poco comunes relacionadas con la radioterapia. Organizado en función de la región anatómica, desde el sistema nervioso central hasta la piel y las extremidades, este manual revisa de manera clara y exhaustiva los síntomas, las medidas preventivas y el tratamiento de las toxicidades agudas, tardías y crónicas producto de la radiación. Proporciona asimismo recomendaciones basadas en la evidencia para el manejo de todos los posibles efectos secundarios. Se abordan también aspectos como la toxicidad producida por la radiación en niños, los efectos sistémicos de la radioterapia, la radioprotección, los riesgos y la prevención de cánceres inducidos por la radiación, desafíos y enfoques para la supervivencia y cómo maximizar el bienestar del paciente tras el tratamiento. Este manual constituye pues una herramienta inestimable para el tratamiento de pacientes oncológicos. La cobertura del tema ayuda a médicos y profesionales de la salud en general a mejorar la calidad de vida de los pacientes oncológicos. Proporciona recomendaciones para mejorar la gestión y una selección de "perlas clínicas" elaboradas por los expertos más prestigiosos. Se ha organizado para constituir una referencia rápida en función de la región anatómica. Numerosas tablas ayudan a obtener referencias rápidas sobre los efectos de la radiación. Resume cada toxicidad conocida, sus manifestaciones, cómo prevenirlas y cómo manejarlas.

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Cancer

  • 1st Edition
  • August 22, 2018
  • Fumito Ito + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 5 4 9 4 8 - 6
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.

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

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 32-4
  • August 9, 2018
  • Colin A Sieff
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 1 3 9 0 - 3
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.

HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

  • 1st Edition
  • August 2, 2018
  • Sara Hurvitz + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 5 8 1 2 2 - 6
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.

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

  • 1st Edition
  • May 30, 2018
  • Lynn T. Tanoue + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 4 8 5 6 5 - 4
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 4 9 6 0 6 - 3
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
  • May 10, 2018
  • Janet L. Abrahm
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 1 0 5 6 - 8
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/management 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.