Oncology

This book describes the pathogenesis and treatment of several representative hematological disorders in children, with a special focus on genetic and molecular aspects.

Over the last years, thanks to growing advances in the field of cancer therapies, a considerable decrease in cancer mortality has been observed.

This new edition is a fully updated, comprehensive review of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT): its physics, clinical evidence, indications, and future directions.

Applications of Biotechnology in Oncology collects key writings by Kewal K.

This book introduces an exciting new method for breast ultrasound diagnostics - automated whole-breast volume scanning (3D ABVS).

This book presents the clinical scope of cancer immunotherapeutic agents for solid tumors and Hematologic malignancies, elaborates on the scientific details of their modes of action, and presents the impact of these agents on oncology, patients and the broader healthcare system.

* Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) used to be regarded as a rare disease.

Global experts present thought-provoking debates on 50 topics in gynecologic oncology, one of modern healthcare''s most controversial areas.

This book provides a unified framework for various currently available mathematical models that are used to analyze progression and regression in cancer development, and to predict its dynamics with respect to therapeutic interventions.

This book is a pocket guide to the practice of PET/CT imaging of Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Advances in Cancer Research

The field of solid tumor oncology is changing at an astonishing rate.

Primary liver cancer is the third most deadly and fifth most common cancer worldwide (~500,000 deaths annually), with a sharp increase of incidence in the United States in recent years.

This book presents the latest knowledge and the most recent research results in the field of ganglioside biochemistry.

The book covers the basic concept of surgical and oncosurgical disciplines as a whole, as well as the management of surgical patients from pre-op preparation to discharge, i.

The Advances in Cancer Research series provides invaluable information on the exciting and fast-moving field of cancer research.

This book  is a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of pre-malignant disease, emphasizing common themes in the field, including stem cell biology and histologic modes of cancer progression between the distal esophagus and stomach.

This unique book provides a thorough overview of developing molecular cancer diagnostic assays, which are the prerequisites for optimal solutions within personalized cancer medicine.

This book presents the most up-to-date and innovative information on the targeting and treatment of a wide range of childhood cancers by means of radiation therapy.

9 Auftrag und Struktur des Deutschen o Krebsforschungszentrums 10 Forschung Forschungsschwerpunkt Krebserzeugende Faktoren und Umweltcarcinogene Nitrosaminbelastung des Menschen und Verhütungsmaßnahmen 18 Die biologische Wirkung von Nitrosaminen 24 Forschungsschwerpunkt Mechanismen der Krebs­ entstehung 28 Stuten der Krebsentstehung 31 Die genetische Information in Lebertumoren 39 Mechanismus der virus-induzierten Leukämie 41 Herpes-Viren, gefährliche Verwandlungskünstler - Einblicke in die Steuerung ihrer Erbanlagen 47 Forschungsschwerpunkt Erkennung und Früherkennung der Krebskrankheiten 54 Funktionszintigraphie bei Patienten mit Bronchialkrebs 58 Gewebscharakterisierung von Organen - mit Ultraschall und EDV 61 Forschungsschwerpunkt Therapie der Krebskrankheiten 66 Kombinationschemotherapie von Mundhöhlenkrebs 71 Sensibilitätstestung von Tumoren 76 Forschungsschwerpunkt Biologische Grundlagen der Tumortherapie 82 Tublin - die Struktur eines Ziel moleküls tür Tumorhemmstoffe 85 Aufklärung der Regulation von Immunreaktione- eine bakterielle Zellwandsubstanz als "Werkzeug" 89 Immun-Interferonproduktion in Lymphozytenkulturen 94 Das System der Interferone Eine Übersicht 96 Kapitel Seite Forschungsschwerpunkt Metastasierung und invasives Wachstum 104 U Die Bildung von Tochtergeschwülsten im Organismus und die körpereigene Abwehr 108 Schwerpunkt Informationssysteme, Standardisierung, Statistik 120 © Digitale Bildverarbeitung als Basis einer objektivierten Befunderhebung in der Histodiagnostik 122 Statistische Methoden zur Analyse von Kombinatio- wirkungen bei der Krebsentstehung im Tierexperiment 127 Computer-Analyse von DNA- und Aminosäuresequenzen 130 Das Aktuelle Krebslexikon 135 138 Institute ® Zentrale Einrichtungen 145 D@ 155 Planung undErfolgskontrolle 00 157 Nationale und internationale Zusammenarbeit D~ cill&fg Anhang Seite Organe 173 D~ Personalrat 177 D~ Stiftungsverwaltung 179 D~ Lehre, Ausbildung, Fortbildung 185 D@ Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit 188 Du Veranstaltungen 194 Dm Satzung 196 D® Umwelt des Menschen, sind ermu­ Ein Erfolg in der Krebsbekämpfung

This volume provides an up-to-date account of the achievements pertaining to the application of capsaicin and capsaicin-like molecules in the therapy of various human ailments such as pain, non-allergic rhinitis, obesity, tumors and gastrointestinal, dermatologic and urologic disorders.

The tumor microenvironment has become a very important and hot topic in cancer research within the past few years.

This pocket book provides clinicians with the necessary information to understand the role of FDG PET/CT in infection and inflammation.

Most cancer patients fear unremitting pain more than the prospect of an untimely death, and are surprised to learn that most of the pain and related symptoms of cancer can be successfully addressed by an informed patient working with a determined health care team.

This thesis explores several interdisciplinary topics at the border of theoretical physics and biology, presenting results that demonstrate the power of methods from statistical physics when applied to neighbouring disciplines.

The best and most concise single source for state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer newly revised, updated, and expanded.

This book sheds new light on research into liquid biopsy biomarkers for cancer screening.

Advances in Cancer Research provides invaluable information on the exciting and fast-moving field of cancer research.

This book covers state-of-the-art topics covering evidences indicate that the gut microbiota can be harnessed for cancer prevention as well as to modulate the efficacy of chemotherapy and immunotherapy.

Das Taschenbuch Hämatologie und Onkologie jetzt in 21.

Nursing is an essential component of children's palliative care and palliative care is an essential aspect of nursing.

Cancer and Pregnancy covers the clinical challenges to diagnosing and treating malignancies in the pregnant patient; however, the book also shows how an understanding of the common features of both processes (rapid cell proliferation) may lead to novel anti-cancer treatment options.

This book contains 14 original review chapters each yielding new, exciting and intriguing data about the emerging understanding of nucleolar structure and function in normal, stressed and diseased cells.

Advances in Cancer Research

The discoveries of Burkitt, Epstein, and Henle have laid the foundation for continuing generation of information regarding the mechanisms of induction of diseases by Epstein-Barr virus.

Handbook of Geriatric Oncology is a practical resource for oncologists and related clinicians who want to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to the elderly cancer patient.

Written by a team of leading authorities in pathogenesis, diagnostic techniques, and clinical management strategies in myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), this text provides a concise, easy-to-follow review of the advances in the science, classification, diagnosis, and management of the condition.

This book provides a visual demonstration of normal and ectopic locations of parathyroid adenomas using different modalities in patients with PHPT and to describe parathyroid gland-related pathology.

Advances in Cancer Research

Cancer incidences increase in people living with HIV/AIDS.

This book aims to educate nurses and advanced practice providers (APP's) about known mutations, availability of targeted therapy and the management of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

This atlas provides trainees and practicing physicians a visual toolkit to help recognize and manage this difficult condition appropriately.

 This text reviews the areas of colorectal surgery that are at the cutting edge of innovation, paradigm shift and controversy with regard to diagnosis, patient selection, treatment algorithm, and therapeutic approaches.