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Title Cancer management in man : chemotherapy, biological therapy, hyperthermia and supporting measures / edited by Boris R. Minev
Published Dordrecht ; New York : Springer, ©2011

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Description 1 online resource (xv, 524 pages)
Series Cancer growth and progression ; v. 13
Cancer growth and progression ; v. 13.
Contents Part 1. Chemotherapy -- Plant-Derived Natural Products as Anticancer Agents -- The Vinca Alkaloids -- Taxanes and Epothilones in Cancer Treatment -- Alkylating Agents -- Anthracyclines and Anthracenediones -- Topoisomerase I Inhibitors The Camptothecins Folate Antagonists -- Platinum Complexes for the Treatment of Cancer -- Hormonal Therapy in Cancer -- Effects of Cancer Chemotherapy on Gonadal Function -- Part 2. Biological Therapy -- Cytokines in the Treatment of Cancer -- Antibody Based Therapies for Solid Tumors -- Cancer Vaccines -- Adoptive Immunotherapy of Cancer Using Autologous Lymphocytes -- Oncolytic Virotherapy of Cancer -- Part 3. Other -- Protein Kinase Inhibitors -- Inhibitors of Tumor Angiogenesis -- Transcatheter Management of Neoplasms -- Tumor Stem Cells Therapeutic Implications of a Paradigm Shift in Multiple Myeloma -- Part 4. Hyperthermia -- Induced Hyperthermia in the Treatment of Cancer -- Part 5. Supporting Measures -- Hematologic Support of the Patient with Malignancy -- Current Status of BoneMarrow Transplantation for Treatment of Cancer -- Pain Management in Cancer Patients -- Management of Nausea and Vomiting in Cancer Patients -- Nutrition in the Management of the Cancer Patient -- Predictive Value of IFN-y-Induced Indoleamine 2 3 Dioxygenase IDO Expression in Cancer Patients
Summary This book represents a comprehensive description and evaluation of the most up-to-date approaches to cancer management. Each chapter, prepared by leading basic researchers and clinicians, provides an in depth description of a specific method for cancer management. The chemotherapy section of the book is updated to include the newest drugs as well as those currently in development. Organized by drug class, this section provides the latest information on most drugs, including their mechanisms of action, interactions with other agents, toxicities, side effects, and mechanisms of resistance. The b
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Cancer -- Treatment.
Bone marrow -- Transplantation.
Neoplasms -- therapy
Antineoplastic Agents -- therapeutic use
Bone Marrow Transplantation
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Cancer.
MEDICAL -- Oncology.
Médecine.
Bone marrow -- Transplantation
Cancer -- Treatment
Oncology.
Health and Wellbeing.
Form Electronic book
Author Minev, Boris R.
ISBN 9789048197040
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