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Culture of Human Tumor Cells
R. Ian Freshney , Roswitha Pfragner
editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc
pagine: 452
This comprehensive resource provides stepwise protocols for the in vitro cultivation of the major types of human tumors. Written in a reader-friendly style, this book is organized by specific tumor, discussing cultures for lung, gastric, colorectal, pancreas, bladder, prostate, ovary, cervix, mammary carcinoma, myoepithelium, squamous, melanoma, lymphoma, glioma, and neuroendocrine tumors. Detailed techniques for initiation, propagation, and characterization of established cell lines are presented. Drug treatment, selection, differentiation, assays for malignant cells, risks, and applications are discussed. An extensive listing of vendors for equipment and other cell culture products is also included.
Gastrointestinal Oncology
Cecilia Feoglio-Preiser
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Christopher Willett
e altri
editore: Oxford University Press Inc
pagine: 948
In 74 chapters, Gastrointestinal Oncology brings together a diverse group of specialists to provide the most authoritative, up-to-date and encyclopedic volume currently available on the subject. The first part of this text introduces a series of concepts and topics that are important to gastrointestinal malignancies in general. These topics include epidemiologic principles, prevention, screening, familial GI cancers, developmental and molecular biology, pathobiology, general therapeutic principles, emerging therapies, and palliative care. The second part of the book covers each of the specific cancers affecting the human gastrointestinal tract. These chapters are introduced by state of the art discussions outlining our current understanding of the pathobiology and molecular biology relevant to each cancer. Subsequent sections describe the multidisciplinary management of specific clinical situations. By organizing the treatment-related chapters around clinical scenarios, the reader will readily find the information necessary to effectively manage the complex clinical situations encountered by patients with gastrointestinal malignancies.
Principles of Molecular Oncology
Giuseppe Giaccone
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Maryann Foote
e altri
editore: Humana Press Inc.
pagine: 736
World reknown basic scientists and clinical researchers update the wealth of new molecular knowledge that sees cancer as a 'disease process' involving key regulatory pathways. Emphasizing prevention, early diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment, these authoritative experts from around the world illuminate the variety of molecular markers to be found, interpret what is known about diseased regulatory pathways, and examine those future research directions likely to realize the promise of molecular therapy. From their presentations, readers will gain an understanding of the new processes now available to identify specific molecular targets for optimal therapeutic efficacy. Comprehensive and path-breaking, "Principles of Molecular Oncology, Second Edition" offers both basic and clinical oncologists not only a bold synthesis of the rapid and complex advances in molecular biology that are transforming our knowledge of cancer, but also a highly practical guide to today's strategies for its diagnosis and treatment.
Cancer Immunotherapy at the Crossroads
How Tumors Evade Immunity and What Can be Done
James H. Finke , Ronald M. Bukowski
editore: Humana Press Inc.
pagine: 403
Leading investigators and clinicians detail the different mechanisms used by tumors to escape and impair the immune system and then spell out possible clinical strategies to prevent or reverse tumor-induced immune dysfunction. The authors review the mechanisms of immune dysfunction and evasion mechanisms in histologically diverse human tumors, focusing on tumor-induced molecular defects in T cells and antigen-presenting cells (dendritic cells and tumors), that may serve as biomarkers for patient prognosis. They discuss the means by which these immune functions may be protected or restored in order to more effectively support the process of tumor rejection in situ. Cutting-edge techniques are outlined with the capacity to monitor the strength and quality of patients' immune responses using immunocytometry, MHC-peptide tetramers combined with apoptosis assay, ELISPOT assay, and detection of MHC-TAA peptide complexes on tumor cells.
Cancer Prevention and Early Diagnosis in Women
Alberto Manetta
editore: Mosby
pagine: 368
This resource prepares health care providers in all specialties related to women's health to assess cancer risks in their patients, offer contemporary advice on prevention, and prescribe appropriate screening tests for early diagnosis. It provides practical guidance for the clinical setting, based on the latest scientific evidence. Coverage includes the principles of cancer screening, the most common cancer sites, the ethical and legal implications of genetic testing, and an evidence-based analysis of complementary therapies in cancer prevention.
Cancer Cell Culture
Methods and Protocols
S. Langdon
editore: Humana Press Inc.
pagine: 376
Expert researchers describe in detail their most productive and up-to-date methods for growing cancer cells in the laboratory. There are methods to characterize and authenticate cell lines, to isolate and develop specific types of cancer cells, and to develop new cell line models. Functional assays are provided to evaluate clonogenicity, cell proliferation, apoptosis, adhesion, migration, invasion, senescence, angiogenesis, and cell cycle parameters. Other methods permit the modification of cancer cells for transfection, development of drug resistance, immortalization, and transfer in vivo; the co-culture of different cell types; and the detection and treatment of contamination.
Neoplasie di rene, surrene e retroperitioneo: dalla diagnosi alla terapia
a cura di L. Olivetti , A. Chiesa
editore: Poletto Editore
pagine: 224
Questo volume nasce dall'accurata rielaborazione delle relazioni presentate all'incontro di Cremona, nel novembre 2002, sulle
Radiofrequency Ablation for Cancer
Current Indications, Techniques and Outcomes
Kenneth K. Tanabe
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Lee Ellis
e altri
editore: Springer Verlag New York Inc.
pagine: 324
Radiofrequency Ablation of Cancer: Current Indications, Techniques and Outcomes discusses the principles and techniques of safe usage of radiofrequency current for the treatment of malignancies. Throughout the text, indications and outcomes data are stressed. Edited and authored by pioneers in the field, the book features extensive discussion of RFA for hepatic tumors, including treatment of liver metastases from colorectal cancer, combined modality therapy for liver metastases, treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma with RFA, laparoscopic RFA, percutaneous RFA, and hepatic metastases from neuroendocrine tumors. In addition, chapters consider the emerging role of RFA in the management of primary breast cancer, primary bone tumors as well as metastatic bone tumors, renal tumors, and lung tumors. The principles and instrumentation as well as the imaging aspects of RFA are presented with comprehensive chapters on ultrasound, MRI, PET and CT by leaders in the field. Complemented by 90 illustrations, this text is the gold standard reference on the use of RFA in treating a wide variety of malignant processes.
It will serve as a valuable reference for all physicians engaged in the care of cancer patients.
Clinical Hematology and Oncology
Presentation, Diagnosis and Treatment
Bruce Furie
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Michael B. Atkins
e altri
editore: Churchill Livingstone
pagine: 1312
With extreme accessibility and a practical clinical approach, "Clinical Practice of Hematology and Oncology" fills the niche of a comprehensive yet concise haematology and oncology resource. Its readability, practical information and applicable clinical tips add to its usefulness as it systematically and concisely covers many major topics in depth with the authority and knowledge of a classic in the making.
Gleason Grading of Prostate Cancer
A Contemporary Approach
David J. Grignon
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John Srigley
e altri
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 130
Featuring more than 300 full-color photomicrographs that represent the entire spectrum of the Gleason grading system, this atlas is the first comprehensive and definitive reference devoted to Gleason grading of prostate cancer. It is written by four eminent authorities in urologic pathology who bring their collective expertise and consensus opinion in Gleason grading. Illustrative case examples from the authors' collections highlight the pitfalls and problems of applying the Gleason grading system to contemporary techniques in pathology.
Local Therapies for Glioma
Present Status and Future Developments
J-C Tonn
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M Westphal
e altri
editore: Springer Verlag GmbH
pagine: 195
In addition to surgery and radiotherapy, local treatment modalities for the management of brain tumours are increasingly being developed and clinically tested. This book describes for the first time basic tumour biology as well as all current procedures in progress at the most recent level of knowledge, presented by leading experts in the respective fields. Image guided resection procedures, fluorescence guided surgery, developments in interstitial radiosurgery are addressed, just as intracavitary chemotherapy and all current concepts and studies of interstitial targeted therapy. Owing to its topicality this book will remain for long the standard for this comprehensively treated subject.
The Sentinel Lymph Node Concept
A. J. Schauer
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K. Possinger
e altri
editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
pagine: 593
The practical application of the sentinel node concept is evaluated in this book. The concept is analyzed for breast cancer, malignant melanoma, tumors of the face, oropharynx, lung, gastrointestinal and urogenital tract. The first part of the book describes the function and use of the nuclear medicine equipment, the tracers used, colloid solutions and modern developments in histological and immunohistochemical lymph node investigations, as well as possible pitfalls. In the second part, specific tumor-related problems are described.
An Atlas of Gynaecologic Oncology
J. Richard Smith
editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
pagine: 256
While there are a plethora of practical texts relating to general gynecology, there are few specific to gynecological oncology. Taking a "cookbook" approach with clearly written and pictorial instructions, Atlas of Gynecologic Oncology: Investigation and Surgery describes and illustrates important procedures in the repertoire of a gynecological oncologist. International authorities contribute their expertise on a range of topics, including tumor markers, pain management, cross-sectional imaging, treatment of vascular defects, and more.The book pulls together investigations performed by the authors and their colleagues from other disciplines. It covers computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and stenting, which were previously accessible only in radiological or urological texts. The chapter on genetic and other screening methods for ovarian cancer provides insight into a rapidly expanding area within the subspecialty.The text is deliberately short and the illustrations, all the work of one team of artists to maintain clarity and continuity of presentation, put the techniques at your fingertips.
The radiological and endoscopic sections include photographs with line drawings to aid clarity. Clearly and concisely written, the book is a practical and easy-to-use guide to investigation and surgery.
Classic Papers in Hematological Oncology
David G. Nathan
,
E. Donnall Thomas
e altri
editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
pagine: 384
Presenting a collection of analyses of the classic papers in hematological malignancies, these carefully selected references will continue to stimulate and should be part of the knowledge base of anyone in the field. Classic Papers in Hematological Oncology fills the gap forced upon hematological oncology trainees by the age of computerized libraries, which focus on articles from the recent past.
Management of Infection in Oncology Patients
John R. Wingard , Raleigh A. Bowden
editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
pagine: 450
This text presents a comprehensive review of the range of infectious complications that can arise in oncology patients as a result of their underlying malignancy, as well as from their treatment. The first section considers the effects of different treatment strategies on various host defenses. The second section describes the various infectious syndromes and addresses types of pathogens, shifts over time and changing diagnostic considerations. The final section discusses adjunctive measures that can prevent and assist antimicrobial agents in infection control. The book offers practical advice for practicing oncologists, hematologists and infectious disease specialists.
Cancers in the Urban Environment
Patterns of Malignant Disease in Los Angeles County and Its Neighborhoods
Thomas M. Mack
editore: Academic Press Inc
pagine: 656
This volume, the first of its kind ever, is designed to provide both laypersons and professionals with a detailed description of the occurrence of each common form of cancer in the ethnically, socially, and environmentally complex milieu of a modern urban complex. The place is Los Angeles County, and the patterns of 72 different malignancies are described according to race, age, sex, social class calendar time (since 1972) and most notably, individual neighborhood, using detailed maps of high risk. The book permits residents to screen the malignancies and identify those of special concern locally, and to identify other communities with similar concerns. The pattern of each malignancy is briefly discussed with reference to background knowledge of causation and the degree to which the observed pattern was expected on that basis. Persons residing outside Los Angeles County will identify patterns likely to prevail in their own communities. Physicians and scientific investigators in California and elsewhere can use the material provided to counsel patients and evaluate the consistency of any specific pattern of occurrence with each specific causal hypothesis.
There is a detailed appendix that describes the source of data, provides the basis for the choices made in the production of the volume, and gives a perspective on the search for 'clusters' of malignancy. This title compares different types of cancers with respect to the degree of non-random occurrence. It contains numerous maps detailing the demographic and geographic pattern of cancer occurrence in Los Angeles County. It provides an empirical perspective to the search for disease 'clusters'.
Manuale di semeiotica e diagnostica oncologica
a cura di
D. Amadori
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R. Golfieri
S. Grilli
e altri
editore: Poletto Editore
pagine: 480
La semeiotica medica è la disciplina che, attraverso lo studio dei segni e dei sintomi, fornisce al medico gli elementi per gi
Cancer Pain
Assessment and Management
Eduardo Bruera , Russell K. Portenoy
editore: Cambridge
pagine: 500
Nearly one in three people will be diagnosed with cancer, and many of these patients will suffer from related cancer pain. Cancer-associated pain is widely feared by cancer patients, but knowledge about the causes and management of cancer pain has increased dramatically in recent years and many new treatment options are available. This comprehensive book discusses the unique characteristics of cancer pain, including its pathophysiology, clinical assessment, diagnosis, pharmacological management and nonpharmacological treatment. The internationally recognized authors are leaders in cancer pain research, and they apply their first-hand knowledge in summarizing the principal issues in the clinical management of cancer pain. This state-of-the-art book cohesively addresses the full range of disciplines regularly involved in cancer pain management, including pharmacology, communication studies, and psychology. Cancer Pain is a scholarly but accessible text that will be an essential resource for physicians, nurses, and medical students who treat patients suffering from cancer pain.
Neoplastic Diseases of the Blood
Janice P. Dutcher
,
John M. Goldman
e altri
editore: Cambridge
pagine: 1214
In this fourth edition of the classic work on malignant blood cancers, the team of editors and over 100 international leaders in the field provide a comprehensive text on the diagnosis and treatment of all hematologic malignancies, both common and rare. The sixty-two chapters are divided into sections on Chronic Leukemias and Related Disorders, Acute Leukemias, Myeloma and Related Disorders, Lymphomas, and Supportive Care, with a devoted editor for each section. This extensively revised and updated edition reflects the tremendous progress in the science and treatment of hematologic malignancies during the eight years since the third edition in 1995. Revisions and new chapters include coverage of stem cell transplantation, molecular genetics, monoclonal antibodies, and new treatment modalities. The excellent discussions of current therapies for all hematologic neoplasms are more detailed than those in general oncology or hematology texts, making this an essential reference for all hematologists and oncologists.
