Oncology

Organ transplantation has been the most important therapeutic advance in the last third of the 20th century.

This volume intends to contribute to "e;translational medicine and biology"e;.

Advances in Cancer Research provides invaluable information on the exciting and fast-moving field of cancer research, presenting outstanding and original reviews on a variety of topics.

During the past few decades, it has become increasingly apparent that heredity is not the sole determining factor in disease development, such as cancer.

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

Ovarian cancer is the commonest gynaecological malignancy.

Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US and the third most recently linked to cancer deaths.

This book, unique in focusing specifically on cardiac masses, is the result of cooperation among a number of teams of radiologists working under the aegis of the French Society of Cardiovascular Imaging (SFICV).

This book is a review and high-yield reference on the clinical molecular diagnostics of malignant neoplasms.

Cancer is a complex disease process that spans multiple scales in space and time.

For many years the etiology of human tumors has almost exclusively been attributed to environmental factors, which seemed to be involved not only in the induction of neo- plasms but also in other phases of tumorigenesis.

Bioinformatics can be loosely defined as the collection, classification, storage, and analysis of biochemical and biological information using computers and mathematical algorithms.

Peritoneal malignancy is a rapidly growing field within surgical oncology.

During routine genetic screening of several immunoglobulin heavy chain congenic mouse strains in 1980, one of us (MB) was surprised to find that several mice in the C.

This new series, based on a bi-annual conference and its topics, represents a major contribution to the emerging science of cancer research and regenerative medicine.

Gastrointestinal cancer includes cancer of the digestive system - the esophagus, colon, rectum, anus, liver, pancreas, and other digestive organs.

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The Cancer Guide is a definitive and inspirational book designed to help patients, partners, family, and work colleagues navigate the trials and difficulties associated with cancer and its treatment.

Microspheres and Regional Cancer Therapy takes an interdisciplinary approach to the subject of microspheres and regional cancer therapy.

This book offers a comprehensive overview of both diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue tumors, ranging from imaging and pathological work-up to non-surgical treatment options and limb salvage surgery.

Developed by the American Cancer Society this new textbook designed for a wide range of learners and practitioners comprehensively addresses all aspects of clinical management for cancer taking a balanced, authoritative and, -where possible- evidence-based stance and may be used in conjunction with the book, The American Cancer Society's Principles of Oncology: Prevention to Survivorship.

This book, now in its third edition, examines the current treatment options for first-line, relapsed, and refractory Hodgkin lymphoma and the appropriate management in special clinical circumstances, including in the elderly, pregnant women, and those with nodular lymphocyte-predominant disease (NLPHL).

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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).

Delay in the diagnosis of cancer in general practice can cause distress to every physician.

This book represents the most current, comprehensive, and authoritative study of integrins on the market today.

Mesenchymal stromal/ stem cells (MSCs) represent a heterogeneous cell population with immunomodulating, tissue repairing, differentiating, migratory and angiogenic abilities, making them important tools for clinical and translational research.