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Cancer


Cancer

Prevention, Early Detection, Treatment and Recovery
2. Aufl.

von: Gary S. Stein, Kimberly P. Luebbers

99,99 €

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 09.07.2019
ISBN/EAN: 9781118962893
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 688

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<p><b>A guide to recent insights into the genetic and epigenetic parameters of cancer biology and pathology and emerging clinical applications</b></p> <p>The thoroughly updated second edition of <i>The Biology and Treatment of Cancer,</i> now titled <i>Cancer: Prevention, Early Detection, Treatment and Recovery,</i> goes beyond reviewing the fundamental properties of cancer biology and the relevant issues associated with treatment of the disease. The new edition contains coverage of additional "patient centric" topics and presents cancer biology with selection of topics, facts, and perspectives written in easy-to-understand terms.</p> <p>With contributions from noted experts, the book explores recent advances in the understanding of cancer including breakthroughs in the molecular and cellular basis of cancer and provides strategies for approaching cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. The authors incorporate recent information on the genetic and epigenetic parameters of cancer biology and pathology with indications of emerging clinical applications. The text offers a unique guide to cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and recovery for students, caregivers, and most importantly cancer patients. This significant book:</p> <ul> <li>Incorporates current insight into the genetic and epigenetic parameters of cancer biology and pathology and information on emerging clinical applications</li> <li>Contains contributions from leaders in cancer research, care, and clinical trials</li> <li>Offers an accessible guide to an accurate and balanced understanding of cancer and the cancer patient</li> <li>Focuses on the importance of cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship</li> </ul> <p>Written for medical students, students of cancer biology, and caregivers and cancer patients, <i>Cancer: Prevention, Early Detection, Treatment and Recovery</i> offers an authoritative overview of the challenges and opportunities associated with cancer biology, cancer research, and the spectrum of clinical considerations.</p>
<p>List of Contributors ix</p> <p>Preface xv</p> <p><b>Part I: Cancer and the Cancer Experience 1</b></p> <p>1 Cancer and the Cancer Experience 3<br /><i>Gary S. Stein and Kimberly P. Luebbers</i></p> <p><b>Part II: Current Understanding of Cancer Biology 13</b></p> <p>2 Cancer Biology and Pathology 15<br /><i>G. Premveer Reddy, Lekkala V. Reddy, and Sahn‐Ho Kim</i></p> <p>3 Causes of Cancer: Genetic, Epigenetic, Viral, Microenvironmental, and Environmental Contributions to Cancer 53<br /><i>Michaela Reagan</i></p> <p><b>Part III: A Cancer Diagnosis 75</b></p> <p>4 Early Warning Signs 77<br /><i>Solomon A. Graf and F. Marc Stewart</i></p> <p>5 Importance of Imaging for Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer 89<br /><i>Kristin DeStigter, Sally Herschorn, Anant Bhave, Benjamin Lange, and Sean Reynolds</i></p> <p>6 Cancer Biomarkers 107<br /><i>Robert H. Getzenberg</i></p> <p>7 Molecular Diagnosis 123<br /><i>Mark F. Evans</i></p> <p><b>Part IV: Navigating the Cancer Experience 145</b></p> <p>8 Navigating the Cancer Experience 147<br /><i>David C. Nalepinski</i></p> <p><b>Part V: Clinical Dimensions to Cancer 167</b></p> <p>9 Classification of Tumors, Their Frequency and Progression 169<br /><i>Richard C. Zieren, Liang Dong, Sarah R. Amend, and Kenneth J. Pienta</i></p> <p>10 Cancer Epidemiology: Identifying Cancer Risk 213<br /><i>Bernard F. Cole, Brian L. Sprague, Thomas P. Ahern, and Judy R. Rees</i></p> <p><b>Part VI: Tumor Types 227</b></p> <p>11 Breast Cancer: Unique Characteristics as Targets for Therapy 229<br /><i>Ogheneruona Apoe, Ted James, Gabriella Szalayova, Amrita Pandit, and Marie E. Wood</i></p> <p>12 Prostate Cancer 245<br /><i>David W. Sobel and Mark K. Plante</i></p> <p>13 Gastrointestinal Cancer 259<br /><i>Kristina Guyton, Baddr Shakhsheer, and Neil Hyman</i></p> <p>14 Lung Cancer 271<br /><i>Farrah B. Khan, C. Matthew Kinsey, and Garth Garrison</i></p> <p>15 Pediatric Oncology 285<br /><i>Jessica L. Heath</i></p> <p>16 Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma 299<br /><i>Alan Rosmarin</i></p> <p>17 GU Oncology: Kidney, Urothelial, and Penile Cancer 317<br /><i>Scott Perrapato</i></p> <p>18 Liver Cancer: Hepatocellular Carcinoma 327<br /><i>Jennifer LaFemina, Bradley Switzer, and Giles F. Whalen</i></p> <p>19 GYN Oncology: Unique Characteristic Targets for Therapy in Gynecologic Cancers 345<br /><i>Celeste Straight, Leslie Bradford, and Susan Zweizig</i></p> <p>20 Testicular Cancer 365<br /><i>Christopher B. Allard and Michael L. Blute</i></p> <p>21 Head and Neck Cancer 379<br /><i>Kumar G. Prasad, Marion Couch, and Michael Moore</i></p> <p>22 Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors 395<br /><i>Lawrence Recht</i></p> <p>23 Thyroid Cancer 415<br /><i>Frances E. Carr</i></p> <p><b>Part VII: Treatment Options 445</b></p> <p>24 Radiation Therapy 447<br /><i>Thomas J. FitzGerald, Maryann Bishop‐Jodoin, Fran Laurie, Christopher Riberdy, Jesse N. Aronowitz, Elizabeth Bannon, Bruce A. Bornstein, Carla D. Bradford, Harry Bushe, Maria G. Cicchetti, Linda Ding, Jonathan M. Glanzman, David J. Goff, Beth B. Herrick, Jessica R. Hiatt, I‐Lin Kuo, Yuan‐Chyuan Lo, Janaki Moni, Richard S. Pieters, Paul S. Rava, Allison Sacher, Jonathan Saleeby, Shirin Sioshansi, Kenneth Ulin, John M. Varlotto, and Tao Wang</i></p> <p>25 Radiation Therapy – The Patient Experience 463<br /><i>Harold James Wallace, III</i></p> <p>26 Pain Management in Cancer 481<br /><i>Carlos A. Pino</i></p> <p>27 Complementary and Alternative Medicine 499<br /><i>Phil Trabulsy</i></p> <p>28 Gene Therapy 531<br /><i>Mai K. ElMallah, Michael Kalfopolous, and Terence R. Flotte</i></p> <p><b>Part VIII: Patient Resources 553</b></p> <p>29 Cancer‐Center‐Based Care 555<br /><i>George J. Weiner</i></p> <p>30 Supportive Care 563<br /><i>Kathleen McBeth</i></p> <p>31 Investigating Cancer Sentiments across Social Media 573<br /><i>Eric M. Clark, W. Christian Crannell, Jesse Moore, Ted James, Mitchell Norotsky, and Chris A. Jones</i></p> <p><b>Part IX: The Path to Reducing the Cancer Burden: Prevention, Early Detection, Recovery, Survivorship 591</b></p> <p>32 Cancer Genetics: Risk Assessment 593<br /><i>Wendy McKinnon</i></p> <p>33 Cancer Prevention: Diet, Nutrition, and Lifestyle 603<br /><i>Jennifer L. May and Jean R. Harvey</i></p> <p>34 Cancer Survivorship 617<br /><i>David Cranmer</i></p> <p>35 The Tools of Advocacy in Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, Recovery, and Treatment 621<br /><i>Jill Sudhoff‐Guerin</i></p> <p>Index 637</p>
<p><b>Gary S. Stein, PhD,</b> is the Director of the University of Vermont Cancer Center and the Perelman Professor and Chair of the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. He is a Professor of Surgery and the Co-Director of the Northern New England Clinical and Translational Research Network. <p><b>Kimberly P. Luebbers, MSHS, RN, BSN, OCN,</b> is the Assistant Dean for Clinical Research Administration overseeing the Office of Clinical Trials Research and administration of the Clinical Research Center, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine.
<p><b>A guide to recent insights into the genetic and epigenetic parameters of cancer biology and pathology and emerging clinical applications</b> <p>The thoroughly updated second edition of <i>The Biology and Treatment of Cancer,</i> now titled<i> Cancer: Prevention, Early Detection, Treatment and Recovery,</i> goes beyond reviewing the fundamental properties of cancer biology and the relevant issues associated with treatment of the disease. The new edition contains coverage of additional "patient centric" topics and presents cancer biology with selection of topics, facts, and perspectives written in easy-to-understand terms. <p>With contributions from noted experts, the book explores recent advances in the understanding of cancer including breakthroughs in the molecular and cellular basis of cancer and provides strategies for approaching cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. The authors incorporate recent information on the genetic and epigenetic parameters of cancer biology and pathology with indications of emerging clinical applications. The text offers a unique guide to cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and recovery for students, caregivers, and most importantly cancer patients. This significant book: <ul> <li>Incorporates current insight into the genetic and epigenetic parameters of cancer biology and pathology and information on emerging clinical applications</li> <li>Contains contributions from leaders in cancer research, care, and clinical trials</li> <li>Offers an accessible guide to an accurate and balanced understanding of cancer and the cancer patient</li> <li>Focuses on the importance of cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship</li> </ul> <p>Written for medical students, students of cancer biology, and caregivers and cancer patients, <i>Cancer: Prevention, Early Detection, Treatment and Recovery</i> offers an authoritative overview of the challenges and opportunities associated with cancer biology, cancer research, and the spectrum of clinical considerations.

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