Oncology

Drawing on the real-world experience of leading experts in oncological medicine, this reference serves as an invaluable source of guidance for anyone specializing in the care of acutely ill cancer patients-providing quick reference to effective techniques, therapies, and approaches for surgical, med..

Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART) offers the promise of highly individualized radiation treatment for cancer patients through customized planning and delivery. This comprehensive book, the first focused on this evolving therapy, explores ways to optimize radiation plans. This includes the use of pati..

This volume reviews the experimental data on drug-radiation interactions. Special emphasis is placed on clinically-useful antitumor drugs. Particular reference is made to appropriate timing, concentration and sequencing of drug-radiation combinations...

Prostate brachytherapy has evolved into a sophisticated treatment modality, used either as monotherapy or in combination with external beam radiation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer. This book covers both basic and advanced techniques for prostate brachytherapy and is appropriate for th..

This concise but comprehensive textbook sets out the essentials of the science and clinical application of radiobiology for those seeking accreditation in radiation oncology, clinical radiation physics, and radiation technology. Highlights of this edition include chapters on the mechanisms of cell d..

Understanding the importance and application of biosensors is complicated by the diverse range of methods and applications. Furthermore, existing texts are somewhat technical in nature, making it difficult for the novice. This book disseminates information on biosensors in a readable way, suitable t..

An oncology consultant and a family practitioner bring their complementary experiences to primary care physicians. With input from respected specialists in oncology, surgery and palliative care, Cancer in Primary Care profiles each of the major types of cancer, presenting risk factors, epidemiology,..

This comprehensive volume demonstrates how the unique physicochemical properties of nanoparticles lead to novel strategies for cancer treatment and detection. After an introduction to the first principles of radiation physics and radiation biology, the book discusses fabrication of nanoparticles, sa..

The only guide to provide comprehensive coverage of the management of endometrial cancer, as well as cancers in, on, and around the uterus. Studies the impact of diagnostic tools, imaging techniques, and sampling procedures in the evaluation and management of various cancers. Discusses late and adva..

Cancer Therapy with Radiolabeled Antibodies explores experimental and clinical advances in the field of cancer radioimmunotherapy (RAIT). In this work, leading experts examine the problems and prospects of RAIT; from radiation, immunological, chemical, physical, physiological, and clinical perspecti..

Showcasing the expertise of top-tier specialists who contributed to the newly released guidelines for the care of thrombosis in cancer patients, this exciting guide was written and edited by members of the American Society of Clinical Oncology panel, (ASCO), on the prevention and treatment of cancer..

Cellular Immune Mechanisms and Tumor Dormancy features the work of internationally recognized experts from various disciplines as they discuss the phenomenon of tumor dormancy in humans...