Opis: Integrated Cancer Management - Michael H. Torosian, M Torosian

This definitive, up-to-the-minute reference explores the range of metabolic, nutritional, immunologic, and psychological changes that can occur while treating local, regional, and distant cancer, and examines the influence of these factors on outcomes and recovery. Includes clearly written, concise summaries of oncological therapy emphasizing critical decision making in patient management! Written by surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation therapists with recognized expertise in cancer therapy, Integrated Cancer Management compares and contrasts treatment alternatives based on tumor stage and biology analyzes clinical prognostic factors, treatment indications, toxicity, and tumor response addresses the use of endoscopy, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computed tomography (CT) to detect and diagnose tumors reviews the state-of-the-art treatment of breast, gastric, thoracic, and colorectal cancer outlines the clinical management of pancreatic and periampullary cancers, hepatic and biliary tumors, and endocrine tumors summarizes the treatment of melanoma and soft-tissue sarcoma reviews oncologic emergencies and the role of nutrition in treating cancer discusses various surgical procedures and their roles in the treatment of primary, regional, and metastatic tumor sites assesses the benefits of pre- and postoperative external-beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy identifies chemotherapy for use in the adjuvant, therapeutic, and neoadjuvant setting presents the current concepts and potential role of molecular biologic techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and more! Containing over 1,000 references to urge continued study, Integrated Cancer Management is designed for surgical, radiation, and medical oncologists; radiologists and radiation therapists; hematologists; immunologists; nephrologists; urologists; gastroenterologists; pathologists; internists; gerontologists; primary care physicians; and medical school students in these disciplines. "a singularly readable text. "-Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal This well-written book provides an interesting"snapshot of modern oncological therapies....as a forum to share the knowledge and experience of experts with others involved in cancer care, it achieves its aim beautifully read it from cover to cover. "-British Oncology Association NewsBreast Cancer Michael H. Torosian, Lawrence J. Solin, Halle C. F. Moore, and Kevin R. Fox Esophagus and Proximal Gastric Tumors Noel N. Williams, David J. Vaughn, Richard Whittington, Michael L. Kochman, and Ernest F. Rosato Mid and Distal Gastric Cancers Lawrence E. Harrison, Eileen M. O'Reilly, Bruce D. Minsky, Gary K. Schwartz, and Martin S. Karpeh, Jr. Small Bowel Tumors Michael Bouvet, Nora A. Janjan, Dennie V. Jones, Jr., and Lee M. Ellis Appendiceal Tumors Mahmoud B. El-Tamer, Thomas P. Bradley, and Alan Schulsinger Colon Cancer Harold J. Wanebo, Li Liu, and Arvin S. Glicksman Rectal Cancer Peter W. T. Pisters, Nora A. Janjan, Jean-Pierre Ayoub, and Richard Pazdur Cancer of the Anal Canal Paul J. McMurrick, Heidi Nelson, Richard M. Goldberg, and Michael G. Haddock Pancreatic and Periampullary Tumors Blair M. Rowitz, Douglas Brown, Barry C. Lembersky, and Mark S. Roh Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors H. Richard Alexander, Jr., Robert T. Jensen, and John L. Doppman Liver and Proximal-Mid Biliary Cancer Michael A. Choti, Ross A. Abrams, Seamus O'Reilly, and Floyd A. Osterman, Jr. Adrenal Gland Carcinoma David L. Bartlett, Brian Fuller, and Antonio T. Fojo Thyroid and Parathyroid Cancer Douglas L. Fraker and Monica Skarulis Carcinoid Tumors Linda S. Callans, Brenda E. Haynes, David J. Vaughn, R. Alex Hsi, and Eli Glatstein Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas Brian J. Czerniecki, Hung Q. Nguyen, Kevin R. Fox, R. Alex Hsi, and Eli Glatstein Soft Tissue Sarcomas Kelly K. Hunt, Shreyaskumar R. Patel, and Alan Pollack Melanoma Alfred E. Chang, Timothy M. Johnson, David C. Smith, and Howard M. Sandler Lung Cancer Jamie Brown, Alden H. Harken, Rachel Rabinovitch, Ariel F. Soriano, and Paul A. Bunn, Jr. Malignant Mesothelioma Sunil Singhal, Mitchell Machtay, and Larry R. Kaiser Mediastinal Tumors W. Roy Smythe and Kevin R. Fox Oncological Emergencies Lori Jardines, Douglas Fein, and Jamie Siegel Cancer Vaccines: Medical and Surgical Implications David Berd and John Kairys Nutritional and Life-Style Modification to Augment Oncology Care Charles B. Simone Molecular Biology in the Management of Solid Tumors: Breast, Colon, and Prostate Cancer Sofia D. Merajver, Stephen B. Gruber, and Kathleen A. Cooney

Szczegóły: Integrated Cancer Management - Michael H. Torosian, M Torosian

Tytuł: Integrated Cancer Management
Autor: Michael H. Torosian, M Torosian
Producent: Marcel Dekker
ISBN: 9780824771959
Rok produkcji: 1999
Ilość stron: 680
Oprawa: Twarda
Waga: 1.04 kg

Recenzje: Integrated Cancer Management - Michael H. Torosian, M Torosian