Oncologia

This comprehensive and multidisciplinary text, produced in conjunction with the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, examines all aspects of this disease, with contributions from a multinational team of authors on epidemiology, biology, pathology, surgical, radiation and medical oncology, and health education. It will provide essential information and guidance for specialist trainees in oncology, and for the many physicians and specialists involved in the field of lung cancer.

This volume is the first definitive text on Hodgkin's disease to be published in nearly 20 years. More than 100 distinguished experts from all parts of the world provide comprehensive, current information on every aspect of the disease, including etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, evaluation, staging, and treatment. Chapters describe current treatment options and ongoing clinical trials and offer guidelines on treatment selection. Full consideration is given to the late effects of therapy and to strategies for avoiding these complications

Like its predecessor, the "2nd Edition" of this superb text excels at organizing a very complex subject - the management of patients with tumors of the head and neck - into a comprehensive ready reference. It pilots readers from the molecular level through the management of recurrent disease and rehabilitation. This thoroughly updated, revised, and streamlined "New Edition" contains all of the latest advances in pathology, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and controversies.

Here is the first book in 30 years to cover all diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of intramedullary spinal cord tumors (IMTs), a relatively rare but often misdiagnosed type of tumor. You will benefit from the largest personal collection of operated cases (171) ever assembled, as well as a review of 1,100 additional cases, making this the single most comprehensive book on IMTs available today. You will also appreciate the vital role of MRI in accurately diagnosing these tumors and review the latest technical refinements in surgical methods. Divided into three parts, the book begins with the diagnostic and therapeutic problems common to all intramedullary spinal cord tumors, then covers the histology of individual tumors, and finally examines the controversial value of radiotherapy in the treatment of both benign and malignant tumors in children and adults. Throughout, full-color illustrations depict anatomy from a surgical point of view.

The goal of radiation therapy treatment planning is to maximize the radiation dose to tumor while minimizing the dose to surrounding healthy tissue. This text provides the radiation therapist with step-by-step instructions on how to perform the technical aspects of radiation therapy, compute dose calculation, and execute effective treatment planning. The second edition is widely expanded and includes new coverage of treatment preparation, 3-D treatment planning, dosimetry, the latest equipment, documentation and quality assurance. Treatment simulation and treatment planning guidelines are provided by body region (head and neck, thorax, pelvis, etc.) for easy access to material in the clinical setting.

Il volume, dopo una panoramica sui progetti di medicina narrativa attivi sul territorio italiano, presenta il "Progetto Racconta", uno scorcio di quotidianità di pazienti oncologiche che, attraverso le loro preziose testimonianze, hanno permesso di poter esplorare tale vissuto dalla loro prospettiva. Rappresenta un ulteriore tassello in letteratura a sostegno dell'intento di avvicinare medico e paziente, andando non solo a incrementare la compliance terapeutica, ma a co-costruire un processo di cura dove il paziente non riveste più il ruolo di mero spettatore della pratica clinica, bensì diventa, insieme al curante, artefice attivo del proprio processo di cura.

In particolare, in ambito pediatrico, il controllo del dolore richiede un approccio scientifico ma al tempo stesso personalizzato per rispondere ai bisogni specifici dei bambini di età differenti e con patologie di svariata natura e complessità. Garantire la qualità della vita, obiettivo primario delle cure palliative, richiede che tutti coloro che si prendono cura del bambino e della sua famiglia siano consapevoli della necessità di mantenere attiva e aggiornata la cultura del dolore, diffondendola per non negare opportunità terapeutiche, farmacologiche e non farmacologiche, limitando così la sofferenza legata all'esperienza della malattia cronico-degenerativa. Questo volume può essere un valido strumento di approfondimento e aggiornamento non solo per tutti coloro che operano nell'ambito delle cure palliative pediatriche, ma anche per i professionisti di altri settori che si impegnano quotidianamente per contrastare la sofferenza inutile dei bambini.

Understand and apply the scientific advances that are revolutionizing cancer research and practice with Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology: Primer of the Molecular Biology of Cancer. Derived from DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology - widely hailed as the definitive clinical reference in oncology - the second editon of this popular Primer focuses on the molecular biology information that is of critical importance to research scientists and clinical oncologists alike.* Get up-to-date, dependable coverage of every important frontier in aspect of the molecular biology of cancer with contributions from a noteworthy roster of leading scientists and clinicians, featuring an updated version of the classic "Hallmarks of Cancer" by Hanahan and Weinberg* See how molecular biology advances are impacting clinical practice with separate chapters on each of the 19 most common cancer types.* Navigate the challenges and ethical dilemmas of cancer genetics with a thorough section chapters on genetic counseling and genetic testing.Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to:*Complete content with enhanced navigation* A powerful search that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web*Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation*Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text* Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues*Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

Comprehensive Textbook of Genitourinary Oncology was the first major textbook to focus on the field of genitourinary oncology from the combined perspectives of the molecular biologist, pathologist, oncologist and urologist. This volume will introduce and distill the combined knowledge and expertise of specialist from a multitude of scientific and clinical disciplines who are internationally recognized leaders in their fields and who themselves have contributed to the field. As in the last edition, authors will be drawn form the fields of urological surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology as well as translational scientists and epidemiologists. A textbook that could be read and used by practicing physicians, an authoritative textbook for basic scientists, an effective interpretation of this field for trainees in surgery, medical and radiation oncology, and pathology.

Established since 1986 as the definitive text and reference on use of radiation therapy for childhood cancer, "Pediatric Radiation Oncology" is now in its thoroughly revised and updated Fifth Edition. This edition reviews all significant recent clinical trials - including, for the first time, significant European clinical trials - and provides increased coverage of international and Third World issues. The latest cancer staging guidelines are included. New chapters cover psychosocial aspects of radiotherapy for the child and family and medical management of pain, nausea, nutritional problems, and blood count depression in the child with cancer. This edition also has full-color illustrations throughout. Each specific tumor type is covered in a chapter that can be read in one sitting. For each tumor type, this book provides complete information on diagnostic techniques, staging, treatment strategy, and when and how to employ radiation therapy. The authors discuss current patient management options and provide recommendations on the best course of treatment. A companion website includes the full text and an image bank.

Cancer Cytogenetics,3rd Edition, offers a comprehensive, expanded, and up-to-date review of recent dramatic advances in this area and incorporates a vast amount of new data from the latest basic and clinical investigations. Edited by two leading experts, and now involving a new panel of international experts, the book offers an authoritative description of neoplastic processes at the chromosomal level of genomic organization. Researchers in cytogenetics, medical and molecular genetics, cellular and molecular biology, cancer research, clinical oncology, and hematology will find this reference both thorough and authoritative.

The ultimate all-in-one guide to diagnosing and treating skin cancer A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE! 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This excellent comprehensive book covers all types of skin cancer, their clinical presentation, the genetic alterations leading to particular tumors, and treatment. The clinical color photographs for the most part are of fine quality. The histology is shown side by side with the clinical findings. Shaded summary boxes highlight the salient points for those who wish a quick read through the book...Everyone will enjoy the thorough coverage of the diagnosis and management of skin cancer in this book. I highly recommend it be purchased by any physician caring for patients with skin cancer. The abundant illustrations are of high quality."--Doody's Review Service "This all-inclusive textbook contains the most comprehensive, up-to-date and detailed information on any topic related to skin cancer...It could serve as the main resource for any physician for years to come." --Perry Robins, MD, President, Skin Cancer Foundation (from the foreword) Comprehensive in scope, yet precise in its approach, this superbly illustrated text is a must-have clinical companion for any dermatology practice. Skin Cancer carefully takes you through every important step in the diagnosis and clinical management of skin cancer conditions. Skin Cancer begins with an incisive discussion of both normal and aging skin, and the incidences and causes of skin cancer. Next, you'll get a thorough look at all types of skin cancer--followed by a section on treating cancer in various patient populations, including non-white populations, children, and pregnant women. The book concludes with in-depth sections on skin cancer prevention--covering critical topics such as skin cancer vaccines and chemoprevention of skin cancer--in addition to the medicolegal and economic issues related to skin cancer. Features: The complete A-to-Z guide to skin cancer, offering a clear understanding of skin cancer epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, future directions, and medicolegal and psychosocial aspects More than 450 illustrations State-of-the-art coverage of biopsy techniques, dermoscopy and mole mapping, surgical excision, reconstructive surgery of eye lid cancers and skin cancer defects, and more Consistent outlines of chapters within a section that summarize chapter material Key points that introduce the start of each major section within a chapter Numerous easy-to-use tables and boxes

L'iniziale dimostrazione della guaribilità, con la sola terapia farmacologica, di alcuni tumori dell'uomo,quali le leucemie acute infantili, la malattia di Hodgkin, i linfomi non-Hodgkin, il carcinoma gestazionale, da un lato ha infranto il codice dell'inguaribilità del cancro con mezzi non chirurgici, dall'altro ha segnato, tra la fine degli anni '60 e gli inizi degli anni '70, la nascita dell'oncologia clinica quale disciplina distinta sia dalla medicina interna e dalla chirurgia generale, sia dalle materie specialistiche medico-chirurgiche. Il successivo e rapido accumularsi delle conoscenze sull'epidemiologia e la storia naturale delle maggiori patologie neoplastiche, lo sviluppo di tecnologie diagnostiche innovative, l'introduzione di nuovi farmaci e di modalità terapeutiche sofisticate, l'affermarsi di una nuova, avanzata metodologia di ricerca clinica, in parallelo con gli straordinari progressi della biologia molecolare e cellulare che hanno fornito la chiave per la comprensione dei principali meccanismi regolanti funzioni cellulari fondamentali, hanno contribuito a creare una disciplina notevolmente complessa e ricca di contenuti innovativi, sia biologici di base sia clinico-terapeutici.