Download or read book NCCN Guidelines for Patients written by National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the medical leaders of 25 of the world's most renowned cancer centers united under the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), comes this essential guide to multiple myeloma. Adapted from clinical treatment guidelines used by physicians and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients are packed with the latest information, treatment innovations, and resources about the diagnosis and treatment of multiple myeloma. Each patient-friendly chapter prepares patients and caregivers to talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Let this authoritative handbook be your guide!Part 1 - Explains the growth, spread, and symptoms of multiple myeloma.Part 2 - Describes the recommended tests to confirm multiple myeloma and plan treatment.Part 3 - Describes the different types of treatments for multiple myeloma and the symptoms caused by the cancer.Part 4 - Presents the recommended course of action from diagnosis to after myeloma treatment.Part 5 - Offers information to help you and your doctors create a good treatment plan for you.Part 6 - Glossary with dictionary and acronyms.
Download or read book NCCN Guidelines for Patients Multiple Myeloma 2019 written by National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) comes this essential guide to Multiple Myeloma. Adapted from clinical treatment guidelines used by physicians and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients® are packed with the latest information, treatment innovations, and resources. Each patient-friendly chapter prepares patients and caregivers to talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Let this authoritative handbook be your guide!Part 1 - About multiple myelomaPart 2 - Testing for myelomaPart 3 - Overview of myeloma treatmentsPart 4 - Treatment guidePart 5 - Making treatment decisionsA complete list of words to know completes this book.
Download or read book NCCN Guidelines for Patients Mieloma M ltiple written by National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) and published by . This book was released on 2023-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [OFFICIAL CURRENT VERSION] From the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) comes this essential guide to Myélome multiple. Based on clinical treatment guidelines used by doctors and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients help patients and caregivers talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Topics include: Acerca del mieloma múltiple, Pruebas de detección del mieloma,Generalidades de los tratamientos contra el mieloma, Tratamiento primario, Tratamiento adicional, Toma de decisiones sobre el tratamiento, Palabras que debe conocer, Colaboradores de NCCN, Centros oncológicos de NCCN, Índice.
Download or read book NCCN Guidelines for Patients Multiple Myeloma written by National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) and published by . This book was released on 2023-01-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [OFFICIAL CURRENT VERSION] From the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) comes this essential guide to Multiple Myeloma. Based on clinical treatment guidelines used by doctors and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients help patients and caregivers talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Topics include: About multiple myeloma, Testing for myeloma, Overview of myeloma treatments, Primary treatment, Additional treatment, Making treatment decisions, Words to know, NCCN Contributors, NCCN Cancer Centers, Index.
Download or read book NCCN Guidelines for Patients written by National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the medical leaders of 27 leading cancer centers united under the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), comes this essential guide to multiple myeloma. Adapted from clinical treatment guidelines used by physicians and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients® are packed with the latest information, treatment innovations, and resources. Each patient-friendly chapter prepares patients and caregivers to talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Let this authoritative handbook be your guide!Part 1 ¿ Multiple myeloma: Explains how and where this type of cancer starts.Part 2 ¿ Testing for myeloma: Describes the tests used to confirm multiple myeloma and plan treatment.Part 3 ¿ Overview of myeloma treatments: Describes the types of treatments used for multiple myeloma and its symptoms.Part 4 ¿ Treatment guide: Presents treatment options based on the extent and severity of the cancer.Part 5 ¿ Making treatment decisions: Offers tips for choosing the best treatment for you.A complete glossary with dictionary and acronyms completes this book.
Download or read book NCCN Guidelines for Patients My lome Multiple written by National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) and published by . This book was released on 2023-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [OFFICIAL CURRENT VERSION] From the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) comes this essential guide to Myélome multiple. Based on clinical treatment guidelines used by doctors and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients help patients and caregivers talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Topics include: À propos du myélome multiple, 12 Dépistage du myélome, Présentation des traitements du myélome, Traitement primaire, Traitement supplémentaire, Prendre des décisions thérapeutiques, Mots clés, Contributeurs du NCCN, Centres de lutte contre le cancer du NCCN, Index.
Download or read book NCCN Guidelines for Patients written by National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [OFFICIAL CURRENT VERSION] From the medical leaders of 27 of the world's most renowned cancer centers united under the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), comes this essential guide to multiple myeloma. Adapted from clinical treatment guidelines used by physicians and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients® are packed with the latest information, treatment innovations, and resources about the diagnosis and treatment of multiple myeloma. Each patient-friendly chapter prepares patients and caregivers to talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Let this authoritative handbook be your guide!Part 1 - Multiple myeloma basics: Explains how and where this type of cancer starts.Part 2 - Testing for myeloma: Describes the tests used to confirm multiple myeloma and plan treatment.Part 3 - Overview of myeloma treatments: Describes the types of treatments used for multiple myeloma and its symptoms.Part 4 - Treatment guide: Presents treatment options based on the extent and severity of the cancer.Part 5 - Making treatment decisions: Offers tips for choosing the best treatment for you.A complete glossary with dictionary and acronyms completes this book.
Download or read book Cancer Associated Thrombosis written by Alok A. Khorana and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-09-26 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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-associated thrombosis, among others, and provides
Download or read book Multiple Myeloma written by Morie A. Gertz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art guide to the diagnosis, treatment, and biology of multiple myeloma and related plasma disorders. Edited and written by a multidisciplinary group of recognized authorities from the Mayo Clinic, it presents clear guidelines on diagnosis and therapy and covers all aspects of multiple myeloma, from molecular classification and diagnosis, to risk stratification and therapy. Closely related plasma cell disorders such as solitary plasmacytoma, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, and light chain amyloidosis are discussed in detail as well. The book addresses often overlooked topics, including the role of radiation therapy, vertebral augmentation, and supportive care. Our understanding of this group of disorders is developing at an unprecedented rate, and Multiple Myeloma meets the need among oncologists and hematologists for a clear, timely, and authoritative resource on their biology, diagnosis, and treatment.
Download or read book Hypercalcemia of Malignancy written by Friedhelm Raue and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hypercalcemia is the most common life-threatening metabolic disorder associated with cancer. The pathophysiological, epidemiological and clinical aspects of hypercalcemia of malignancy are presented in this issue, with a focus on the recently discovered humoral factor responsible for the development of hypercalcemia. With a better understanding of the pathophysiology of this condition and the development of new potent drugs, capable of inhibiting bone resorption, especially bisphosphonates, the clinician will be more successful in correcting hypercalcemia in the great majority of patients.
Download or read book Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation written by Hillard M. Lazarus and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-03-02 with total page 885 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the original publication of Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation: Clinical Research and Practice, Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSC) has undergone several fast-paced changes. In this second edition, the editors have focused on topics relevant to evolving knowledge in the field in order to better guide clinicians in decision-making and management of their patients, as well as help lead laboratory investigators in new directions emanating from clinical observations. Some of the most respected clinicians and scientists in this discipline have responded to the recent advances in the field by providing state-of-the-art discussions addressing these topics in the second edition. The text covers the scope of human genomic variation, the methods of HLA typing and interpretation of high-resolution HLA results. Comprehensive and up-to-date, Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation: Clinical Research and Practice, Second Edition offers concise advice on today's best clinical practice and will be of significant benefit to all clinicians and researchers in allogeneic HSC transplantation.
Download or read book Bone Tumors written by Andrew G. Huvos and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive 2nd Edition authoritatively describes bone tumors and non-neoplastic bone conditions commonly encountered in practice. Each chapter deals with a major bone tumor, discussing its diagnosis, clinical presentation, roentgenographic findings, histopathology, and treatment. Particular emphasis is placed on lesions of the craniofacial bones, their diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
Download or read book Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy written by Simon S. Lo and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has emerged as an important innovative treatment for various primary and metastatic cancers. This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the physical/technological, biological, and clinical aspects of SBRT. It will serve as a detailed resource for this rapidly developing treatment modality. The organ sites covered include lung, liver, spine, pancreas, prostate, adrenal, head and neck, and female reproductive tract. Retrospective studies and prospective clinical trials on SBRT for various organ sites from around the world are examined, and toxicities and normal tissue constraints are discussed. This book features unique insights from world-renowned experts in SBRT from North America, Asia, and Europe. It will be necessary reading for radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents and fellows, medical physicists, medical physics residents, medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and cancer scientists.
Download or read book Multiple Myeloma and Other Plasma Cell Neoplasms written by Meletios A. Dimopoulos and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-02-16 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive source of up-to-date information on plasma cell neoplasms. Key features include the provision of new criteria for the diagnosis of symptomatic multiple myeloma requiring treatment and the description of novel therapies for myeloma and other plasma cell neoplasms that have only very recently been licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Examples include lenalidomide as first-line therapy, panobinostat in combination with bortezomib plus dexamethasone for relapsed/refractory myeloma, ibrutinib for Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia, and new therapeutic regimens for systemic amyloidosis and POEMS syndrome. Information is also provided on drug combinations that have shown encouraging results and are very near to approval. Other important aspects covered in the book are the role of different imaging modalities in workup and the significance of newly acquired data relating to prognosis and minimal residual disease. Readers will find Multiple Myeloma and Other Plasma Cell Neoplasms to be a rich source of knowledge that will be invaluable in improving patient management.
Download or read book Multiple Myeloma written by Thomas Moehler and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-04-21 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multiple myeloma is currently still an incurable disease, but during the past decade knowledge of its molecular pathogenesis has increased rapidly. This has led to remarkable progress in both diagnosis and therapy, including in particular the approval of novel and first-in-class drugs such as thalidomide, bortezomib, and lenalidomide. This book, written by internationally acknowledged experts, covers a wide range of topics relating to multiple myeloma, including history, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, staging, and prognostic systems. The principal focus, however, is on therapy, with detailed information on the various promising treatment options which give hope that this cancer will be transformed into a chronic disease or even become curable. Individualized therapy and the variety of supportive treatment options, as described in this volume, will help in achieving this goal, as well as in reducing adverse events and improving quality of life.
Download or read book Update on Multiple Myeloma written by Khalid Ahmed Al-Anazi and published by . This book was released on 2019-02 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive overview of the recent developments in the clinical and research fields of multiple myeloma. It is divided into three main sections that cover a wide range of topics, including: epidemiology and pathogenesis of the disease, genetic targets and pathways, resistance to novel therapies, angiogenesis and anti-angiogenesis, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, role of radiology and radiotherapy in myeloma, infectious complications, and management of multiple myeloma in resource-poor countries.
Download or read book Anaemia in Cancer written by Carsten Bokemeyer and published by Elsevier Science Health Science Division. This book was released on 2004-11 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
