This new book by international experts in psycho-oncology has arisen from the teaching academies offered by the International Psycho-oncology Society. It distills the wisdom and experience from the training manuals dedicated to individual psychological therapies and combines them into an accessible handbook for clinicians in cancer care today. The editors have brought together leading researchers …
This handbook is a practical and comprehensive introduction to the field of palliative medicine. It provides clear insight into many of the complex issues that arise in the delivery of palliative care and will be an invaluable resource to all disciplines involved in palliative care in hospital, hospice and community settings. 1st Edition was the WINNER of the 1999 BMA Medical Book of the Year Priz…
TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours, 7th Edition provides the latest, internationally agreed-upon standards to describe and categorize cancer stages and progression. Published in affiliation with the International Union Against Cancer (UICC), this authoritative guide contains important updated organ-specific classifications that oncologists and other professionals who manage patients with canc…
This brand new edition pulls together the most up-to-date information on this complex, multidisciplinary area in a practical, user-friendly manner. It deals with the important social and psychological aspects for palliative care of people with incurable diseases including quality of life, communication and bereavement issues.
Now in its seventh edition, this highly-regarded book is designed as an introductory and reference text on the principles of diagnosis, staging, and treatment of tumors. As for the last 6 editions of the book, the aim and scope of the new edition are once again to provide a thorough yet reasonably brief account of the whole field of oncology, focusing on the latest principles of cancer management.…
Now in its sixth edition, this highly-regarded book is designed as an introductory text on the principles of diagnosis, staging and treatment of tumours. The new edition: Includes up-to-date information on the most recent techniques and therapies available Emphasises the importance of multidisciplinary teamwork in the care of cancer patients Highlights frequent dilemmas and difficulties encountere…
Эта работа написана практикующим врачом-онкологом Чолаковым Русланом Сергоевичем, руководителем ООО «Клини-ка Консилиум», РФ, г. Ростов-на-Дону, пациенты которого, как и подавляющее большинство онкологических больных, имеют, помимо основного диагноза, ещё и целый букет хронических сопутствующих заболеваний. А ведь организм – это единая целостная система. Читатель узнает из книги, как бороться с бо…
Книга посвящена описанию животных моделей in vivo для отбора, углубленного и/или доклинического изучения цитостатиков, а также некоторых таргетных средств. Представлены основные биологические характеристики, дополненные лекарственной чувствительностью и востребованностью в настоящее время. Информационный материал предназначен для исследователей, работа которых связана с поиском, углубленным или до…
A comprehensive look at the latest research findings and clinical applications of oncogenic viruses Written by a panel of academic experts, Viral Oncology is the first self-contained and comprehensive book to present both scientific and clinical information on viruses linked to some of the most important human cancers. Readers can turn to this book for the most in-depth and up-to-date coverage of:…
The number of factors implicated in the regulation of cell proliferation and differentiation is already considerable and more are continually being identified. This book concentrates on tumor necrosis factor (cachectin) and lymphotoxin, but includes observations of their interactions with other cytokines, especially the interferons and interleukins. TNF can be either cytostatic or cytotoxic to cul…
The number of factors implicated in the regulation of cell proliferation and differentiation is already considerable and more are continually being identified. This book concentrates on tumor necrosis factor (cachectin) and lymphotoxin, but includes observations of their interactions with other cytokines, especially the interferons and interleukins. TNF can be either cytostatic or cytotoxic to cul…
This book aims to assemble the only available rigorous, yet broadly accessible introduction to this new and exciting field. Oncogenomics: Molecular Approaches to Cancer is approachable by basic scientists, practitioners, and other health professionals required to familiarize themselves with the tremendous impact of genomics and proteomics on cancer research. Clearly written chapters offer reviews …
Для медицинских специалистов и пациентов предоставлен на двух языках уникальный материал зарегистрированного медицинского научного открытия, новые механизмы природной защиты от рака на клеточном уровне, проверенные двадцатилетней практикой фундаментальные научные, прикладные основы ранней диагностики рака и противораковой иммунной коррекции, принятой мировым научным сообществом, с примерами клинич…
Эта книга – для самой широкой аудитории людей, которые хотят узнать об онкологии больше. Практикующий врач-онколог Полина Шило мягко снимает многочисленные страхи, связанные с онкологическими заболеваниями, и делает эту пугающую область медицины более понятной. Внутри вы найдете актуальную и научно подтвержденную информацию о симптомах онкологических заболеваний и способах их диагностики и лечения…
Important scientific discoveries and ever-changing guidelines for how to identify and manage patients with hereditary cancer syndromes are constantly evolving. This Third Edition of Counseling About Cancer is completely updated and expanded to feature five entirely new chapters on breast cancer, colon cancer, other solid tumors, clients and families, and genetic test results and follow-up. This is…