Download or read book Urological Oncology written by Vinod H. Nargund and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-17 with total page 906 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a professional resource for all doctors, oncologists and urologists involved in the care of uro-oncology patients, this book puts emphasis on developing advanced practice with in-depth discussions to support evidence based, patient focused care. Urological Oncology, Second Edition offers an updated multi-disciplinary and multi professional approach to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care of patients being investigated and treated for urological malignancies. Mainly aimed at oncologists and urologists, it is also useful for general physicians as well as trainee nurses and nurse practitioners in urology / urological oncology.

Download or read book The Cancer Handbook written by Malcolm Alison and published by Nature Publishing Group. This book was released on 2002 with total page 928 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a comprehensive overview of all major areas of cancer research and oncology. Bridging the gap between the molecular biology of cancer and clinical diagnosis and treatment, this online reference work provides a resource for medical and life sciences students, as well as all scientists, clinicians and researchers working in the cancer field and related biomedical areas.

Download or read book Prostate Cancer Prevention written by Jack Cuzick and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-02-15 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prostate cancer is by far the most common cancer in men and the second leading cause of death due to cancer. It comprises a mixed group of tumours displaying varying clinical behaviour: while some have a very aggressive course, others are rather indolent. Prevention of prostate cancer and discrimination between aggressive and indolent forms are important clinical goals and the acquisition of significant new evidence on means of achieving these aims makes this book particularly timely. A wide range of topics are covered by leading authorities in the field. The biology and natural history of prostate cancer are reviewed and the role of lifestyle and dietary factors, assessed. Detailed attention is paid to risk prediction biomarkers and to the role of novel high-throughput nucleic acid-based technologies in improving risk prediction and thereby allowing tailored approaches to cancer prevention. Potential means of chemoprevention of prostate cancer are also reviewed in depth, covering the very positive new data on the impact of aspirin as well as evidence regarding 5α-reductase inhibitors, DFMO and lycopene. Guidance is provided on the differentiation of aggressive from indolent disease and the policy and research implications of recent findings are examined. This book will be of interest to both clinicians and researchers.

Download or read book Oncolytic Viruses Genetically Engineering the Future of Cancer Therapy written by Benjamin Gesundheit and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ability to genetically engineer oncolytic viruses in order to minimize side effects and improve the selective targeting of tumor cells has opened up novel opportunities for treating cancer. Understanding the mechanisms involved and the complex interaction between the viruses and the immune system will undoubtedly help guide the development of new strategies. Theranostic biomarkers to monitor these therapies in clinical trials serve an important need in this innovative field and demand further research.

Download or read book Prostate Cancer Screening written by Ian Murchie Thompson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2001 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World-class authorities provide a comprehensive and balanced evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages of screening for prostate cancer. These experts critically review the various methods by which screening can be performed, evaluate the screening itself, compare prostate screening with screening at other organ sites, and explore the impact of screening on a multitude of other medical and social issues. The book also includes a CD-ROM containing a sophisticated-but easy to use-decision-making program that allows the physician to gage a patient's risk of prostate cancer. Comprehensive and balanced, Prostate Cancer Screening, presents a lively and rigorous evaluation of the science of prostate cancer screening, affording the health care provider with an informative discussion of its pros and cons, together with a user-friendly computer program that analyzes an individual patient's risk of prostate cancer.

Download or read book A Glance at The Current Clinical Advancements in Oncolytic Viral Therapy against Cancer written by Dr. Hakim Saboowala and published by Dr.Hakim Saboowala. This book was released on 2020-02-15 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, there has been an explosion in the number of immune-oncology drugs approved or in development for cancer treatment, and some of these therapies have demonstrated objective responses not seen with small molecules Three oncolytic viruses (OVs): 1. an echovirus, 2. an adenovirus, and 3. a herpes simplex-1virus, have passed governmental regulatory approval in Latvia, China, and the USA and EU. Numerous other recombinant viruses from diverse families are in clinical testing in cancer patients and we highlight the design features of selected examples, including: · Adenovirus, · Herpes simplex virus, · Measles virus, · Retrovirus, · Reovirus, · Vaccinia virus, · Vesicular stomatitis virus. An attempt has been made in this Booklet to discuss current clinical advancements in oncolytic viral therapy, with a focus on the viral platforms approved for clinical use and highlights the benefits each platform provides. Further, thoughts have been provided on the path forward for this rapidly expanding field especially in combination with immune modulating drugs …Dr. H. K. Saboowala. M.B.(Bom) .M.R.S.H.(London)

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Download or read book Viral Therapy of Cancer written by Kevin J. Harrington and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2008-05-23 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last decade there has been an explosion of interest in viral therapies for cancer. Viral agents have been developed that are harmless to normal tissues but selectively able to kill cancer cells. These agents have been endowed with additional selectivity and potency through genetic manipulation. Increasingly these viruses are undergoing evaluation in clinical trials, both as single agents and in combination with standard chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This book provides a comprehensive yet succinct overview of the current status of viral therapy of cancer. Chapters coherently present the advances made with individual agents and review the biological and clinical background to a range of viral therapies: structured to proceed from basic science at the bench to the patient’s bedside, they give an up-to-date and realistic evaluation of a therapy’s potential utility for the cancer patient. Presents state of the art knowledge on how viruses can be, and have been, used in novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment of cancer Describes the use of viruses as oncolytic agents, killing cells directly Editors are experts in the field, with experience of both laboratory and clinical research Viral Therapy of Cancer is essential reading for both basic scientists and clinicians with an interest in viral therapy and gene therapy.