The field of oncology benefits from several large-scale reference books and a host of monographs dedicated to specific cancers. However, truly excellent practice and review books are, surprisingly, quite scarce. Outside of a scant handful of books and online reference tools that offer clinical response practice and board review in a basic question and answer format, there are no resources that off…
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…
This international symposium focuses on the contributions that biomedical research is making to the provision of proper health care for the increasing numbers of elderly people in all countries, developed and developing. Recent, encouraging developments in the areas of malignancy, dementia, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease are emphasized. Also addresses new ways of planning health care and…
This international symposium focuses on the contributions that biomedical research is making to the provision of proper health care for the increasing numbers of elderly people in all countries, developed and developing. Recent, encouraging developments in the areas of malignancy, dementia, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease are emphasized. Also addresses new ways of planning health care and…
This is a book about using the best evidence to inform treatment decisions for people with cancer. It is written by oncologists for oncologists, using examples throughout to illustrate key points. The book starts off with a «toolbox» section, written in a way which will help those relatively new to the principles of evidence-based oncology to understand the key issues, and equip them with the basi…
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…
Cancer Vaccines and Tumor Immunity offers a review of the basic scientific discoveries that have moved forward into clinical trials. Presented in the context of real-world human research and experimentation, these major scientific advances demonstrate how our understanding of immune activation, T-regulatory cells, and autoimmunity will impact cancer vaccine design. The authors also explain how vac…
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…