Oncology

Advances in Cancer Research

This volume details standard techniques for the characterization of urothelial carcinoma as well as methods to investigate mechanisms of carcinogenesis.

Since the last edition of this book, major advances have been made in our understanding of key pathways that control tumor progression.

While the authors recognize that cancer is certainly no laughing matter, both cancer survivors set out to remind readers that no matter how bad one's life circumstances may be, there are always reasons to smile - and steps that can be taken to improve one's health, outlook, and prognosis.

This publication was initiated on the occasion of the NATO-Advanced Study Institute (ASI) meeting "e;Stem Cells and their potential for clinical application"e; which took place from August 23 - 25, 2006 in Kyiv and from August 26 - 31, 2006 in Simeiz, Ukraine.

Over a period of almost 10 years, the work of the Project on Death in America (PDIA) played a formative role in the advancement of end of life care in the United States.

This 3-volume set covers a wide range of topics, including: gemcitabine; oophorectomies; breast cancer growth inhibition; exosomes; and tumor infiltrating lymphocytes.

This volume is a report of the proceedings of the Second International Urological Course held in the Ettore Majorana Centre in Erice, Sicily from the 4-8 November 1978.

This book summarizes the most current research on the anemia of chronic disease and identifies effective diagnostic strategies for this common clinical condition-covering key topics related to the design and selection of therapeutic options including the treatment of the underlying disease, the biology of erythropoietin and the regulation of erythropoiesis, the disturbance of iron homeostasis, and the complex nature of the systemic inflammatory response.

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Brain tumors are the most common solid tumor of childhood as well as the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in children.

Despite the many advances made in the diagnosis and therapy of cancer, the mortality rate is still about half that of the incidence rate.

This text presents comprehensive review of the recommendations of the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology for reporting results of respiratory cytology specimens along with advances in diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive immunohistochemical and molecular techniques which can be performed on cytology specimens.

This book focuses on the latest progress in chemotherapy for leukemia and related diseases, including still-ongoing but promising studies.

This book provides an overview of recent advances in radiation oncology, many of which have originated from physics and engineering sciences.

The impact of molecular imaging on diagnostics, therapy, and follow-up in oncology is increasing steadily.

This book aims to assemble the only available rigorous, yet broadly accessible introduction to this new and exciting field.

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.

- Cardiooncología Clínica es un título destinado a cardiólogos, oncólogos y especialistas en programas de cardiooncología que requieren de una actualización de conocimientos sobre los efectos en el sistema cardiovascular de los tratamientos oncológicos, especialmente en pacientes sometidos a tratamientos a largo plazo.

The American Joint Committee on Cancer's Cancer Staging Manual is used by physicians throughout the world to diagnose cancer and determine the extent to which cancer has progressed.

Advances in Cancer Research

Positron Emission Tomography with Computed Tomography (PET/CT) is a nuclear medicine imaging modality using positron-emitting radiotracers and a combined PET and CT scanner in order to detect and localize high radiotracer signal abnormalities.

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of all aspects of childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, from basic biology to supportive care.

Cell-cell adhesion is fundamental for the development and homeostasis of animal tissues and organs.

This book describes translational cancer therapeutics and the way forward from clinical and molecular diagnosis to treatment.

This book discusses key aspects of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), presenting the latest research on the biology and treatment of the disease and related issues.

Nutrition plays a crucial role in supporting patients receiving treatment for cancer.

Handbook of Clinical Neurology: Neuro-Oncology, Part I summarizes the present state of scientific and clinical knowledge in the field of neuro-oncology, including information related to diagnostic techniques such as imaging, along with immunology, molecular biology, and clinical aspects of tumors.

Every day, thousands of people are diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses.

This book provides readers with the most up-to-date practical information on breast cancer screening.

The geography of medicine is a classical subject that can be studied wherever medicine is practised and the population counted.

From a public health point of view, there is little doubt that one of the most important preventable causes of disease worldwide is tobacco smoking.

The book comprehensively discusses the surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid diseases.

Where do you begin to look for a recent, authoritative article on the diagnosis or management of a particular malignancy?

Treatment of patients with a brain tumor remains one of the most challenging and difficult areas of modern oncology.

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This book provides insight into the various immunotherapeutic approaches for the treatment of lung cancers.

The Third International \~orkshop on "e;The in Vitro Effects of Mineral Dusts"e; was held on October 1 - 4, 1984 in Schluchsee, Black Forest, Federal Republic of Germany.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care Flashcards is a comprehensive, evidence-based book of flashcards for clinicians caring for patients who require hospice and palliative care and supportive care.

This book presents a comprehensive overview of current state-of-the-art clinical physiological imaging of brain tumors.

Over the course of the last decade, the treatment of gynecologic cancer has evolved quite rapidly.

The past 6 years since the first edition of this book have seen great progress in the development of genetically engineered mouse (GEM) models of cancer.

This comprehensive manual on breast disease deals with all aspects of the surgical management of both benign and malignant disease.

This new textbook has an international authorship and is a practical, up-to-date resource for clinicians responsible for the care of children with oncologic and malignant hematologic disease.

This book describes the various contributions of positron emission tomography (PET) to the management of Hodgkin lymphoma and considers key issues in its use.

Experts from around the world review the current field of the immunobiology of heat shock proteins, and provide a comprehensive account of how these molecules are spearheading efforts in the understanding of various pathways of the immune system.

Why a new book on angiogenesis and why now?

Written by internationally acclaimed specialists, Breast, Endocrine and Surgical Oncology provides pertinent and concise procedure descriptions spanning benign and malignant problems and minimally invasive procedures.