Oncology

The first book focusing specifically on frequent and frequently disabling side effects involving the skin, hair and nails in cancer patients According to the World Health Organization, there are approximately thirty million people living with a diagnosis of cancer the majority of whom will receive surgery, systemic therapy, and/or radiation, and who will suffer from dermatologic adverse events.

Esophageal Cancer and Barrett s Esophagus, 3E, focuses on these two common and key conditions that affect the esophagus, providing expert guidance to their pathogenesis, cause, prevention, diagnosis and clinical management.

This is a highly practical resource about the specific technical aspects of delivering radiation treatment.

Multiple myeloma is currently still an incurable disease, but during the past decade knowledge of its molecular pathogenesis has increased rapidly.

Radiation Medicine Rounds is a trinary, hard cover, periodical designed to provide an up-to-date review of a dedicated radiation medicine topic of interest to clinicians andscientists who are involved in the care of patients receiving radiotherapy.

This volume provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of patient safety issues and quality improvement for the pediatric hematology/oncology/stem cell transplant practice.

Cancer metabolomics is a rapidly evolving field that aims for a comprehensive dissection of the metabolic phenotypes and functional network of metabolites in human cancers.

Prostate brachytherapy has evolved into a sophisticated treatment modality, used either as monotherapy or in combination with external beam radiation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer.

There has been an exponential increase in the volume and quality of published research relating to colorectal disease over the last decades.

The first text to focus solely on quality and safety in radiotherapy, this work encompasses not only traditional, more technically oriented, quality assurance activities, but also general approaches of quality and safety.

It is essential to minimize damage to normal tissues during radiation therapy and many strategies have been employed in finding the best methods for radioprotection.

Gleaning information from more than 100 experts in the field of cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy worldwide, Cancer Biomarkers: Non-Invasive Early Diagnosis and Prognosis determines the significance of clinical validation approaches for several markers.

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women, and its incidence and prevalence have been steadily rising in recent decades.

Die Ultraschall-Fibel führt in klar verständlicher Weise in die Ultraschalldiagnostik einschließlich der Dopplerdiagnostik und der interventionellen Methoden ein.

This book offers an updated review of malignant mesothelioma, including the latest advances in our understanding of its genetic control and molecular biology, as well as pre-clinical and clinical research.

The best dermatopathology book for clinical practice, featuring ample tables and detailed guidance for differential diagnosis

Cutaneous Melanoma: A Pocket Guide for Diagnosis and Management serves as an easy-to-consult, short, and schematic reference providing guidelines for diagnosing and managing melanoma in the context of various clinical scenarios.

The identification of occupational cancer risk factors and of carcinogens in the workplace is assuming increasing import- ance in cancer epidemiology.

Clinical studies during the past 10 years have shown that PET is more sensitive than CT and MRI for the detection of many tumors.

This book offers a practical and modern update on radioisotope therapy.

This is a unique book focusing on the management of rare sarcomas, which pose an important challenge in Europe and in the US, as they represent nearly one quarter of all new diagnoses of cancer and have lower survival rates than common cancer.

In about 5% of all organ (kidney, liver) transplant recipients, malignancies occur as a late complication of the massive immunosuppression.

This book summarizes current knowledge on chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), taking into account the most recent research.

New edition fully includes Grades and Levels of evidence, providing a better idea of what the sum total of existing evidence suggests regarding key topics Grades and levels of evidence consistently highlighted throughout Greater number of tables and algorithms ("e;decision trees"e;) for key decision-making areas "e;Scope of concept"e; introduction to chapters are significantly enhanced, allowing the reader to reference the concepts while reviewing the specific details in the clinically oriented chapters The only available book with an evidence-based approach covering this specific subject matter in one compendium

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the fast-evolving subject of clinical application of cancer therapeutic biomarkers.

Advances in Cancer Research

Breathlessness is increasingly recognised as a common, disabling symptom of many advanced diseases and one that is very difficult to treat.

This book presents an overview of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), their mechanisms of antimicrobial action, other activities, and various problems that must still be overcome regarding their clinical application.

Much research has focused on the basic cellular and molecular biological aspects of stem cells.

Despite the advances in conventional, novel agent and high dose chemotherapy multiple myeloma (MM) remains incurable.

l RNA tumor viruses have become increasingly utilized in studies of cellular transformation and gene regulation.

The purpose of this book is to provide an up to date review of the nature and consequences of epigenetic changes in cancer.

This contributed volume addresses the link between the social environment and cancer in Europe.

Managing urologic cancer by preserving, as opposed to removing, affected tissue, is rapidly becoming the favoured choice for urologists and oncologists.

This textbook provides a structured, easy to understand and thorough insight into the mode of function of plant secondary metabolites in plants and humans.

This book highlights the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the initiation and progression of skin cancer.

Clinical Problems in Oncology: A Practical Guide to Management is an easy-to-use, compact reference with essential, practical information on managing oncological emergencies, as well as the side effects and complications of cancer and its treatment.

Cancer Stem Cells: Targeting the Roots of Cancer, Seeds of Metastasis, and Sources of Therapy Resistance introduces the basic concepts and advanced understanding of cancer stem cells, covering general overviews, organ-specific identifications, and their characteristic mechanisms.

Running has been many things to Jenny Baker - a space to achieve new things, a way to keep fit and healthy, and a source of friendship and community.

Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) may affect nearly half of all cancer survivors and can persist for years after completing cancer treatment.

**As seen on BBC Breakfast**You are stronger than you know, more positive than you ever thought and you can still LIVE with cancer.

More than a survivor, thriver Niki Hardy offers this book of bite-sized devotions, Scripture verses, and prayers to help women cope with the fear, anxiety, and uncertainty that comes with cancer.