Download or read book The Basic Science of Oncology written by Ian Tannock and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise text examines cancer causation and biology as well as the biology underlying cancer treatment. Thoroughly updated and reorganized with five new chapters, the Fourth Edition emphasizes new development in molecular biology, hormone therapy, and the pharmacology of anti-cancer drugs. Features updated coverage of the basic science of radiotherapy and experimental radiation in addition to expansive coverage of new drugs developments.
Download or read book Oncology and Basic Science written by Timothy A. Damron and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2008 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume of our Orthopaedic Surgery Essentials Series presents all the information residents need during orthopaedic oncology rotations and the essential basic science needed for board preparation, clinical practice, and orthopaedic research, including molecular and cellular biology, growth and development, the genetic basis of musculoskeletal disorders, biomaterials and biologic response to orthopaedic implants, and neoplastic disorders. The book can easily be read cover to cover during a rotation or used for rapid review before boards or quick reference in clinical practice. The user-friendly, visually stimulating format features numerous tables and ample illustrations, including color plates showing tumor histopathology.
Download or read book Cancer written by Craig A. Almeida and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-26 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “... Useful background information is displayed in blue boxes, and good use is made of numerous tables and diagrams... a useful book for the undergraduate medical or allied health professional...” –Oncology News, May/June 2010 This forward looking cancer biology book appeals to a wide ranging audience. Introductory chapters that provide the molecular, cellular, and genetic information needed to comprehend the material of the subsequent chapters bring unprepared students up to speed for the rest of the book and serve as a useful refresher for those with previous biology background. The second set of chapters focuses on the main cancers in terms of risk factors, diagnostic and treatment methods and relevant current research. The final section encompasses the immune system’s role in the prevention and development of cancer and the impact that the Human Genome Project will have on future approaches to cancer care. While best suited to non-majors cancer biology courses, the depth provided satisfies courses that combine both majors and non-majors. Also, and deliberately, the authors have incorporated relevant information on diagnosis and treatment options that lend appeal to the lay reader.
Download or read book Basics of Oncology written by Frederick O Stephens and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-04-29 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Basics of Oncology" provides an easily understood and general overview of the basic medical, scientific and clinical aspects of cancer. Causes, pathology, clinical features, diagnostic investigations, treatments and outcomes are all carefully explained and discussed, both for cancers in general and for the common cancers in individual countries. The reader will thereby be provided with an understanding of how and why people develop cancer, how the body reacts to cancer, what can be done to prevent the disease, and how the various cancers are best diagnosed and treated. The book will serve as a sound basis for the more detailed or specific studies that may be needed in different areas of practice and in different countries. It will be invaluable for students of medicine, nurse oncologists, students of medical sciences and other health professionals in all parts of the world.
Download or read book The Basic Science of Oncology written by Ian Tannock and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cancer Chemotherapy written by Rachel Airley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook is a clear and accessible introduction to thescientific and clinical aspects of the creation, development andadministration of drugs or drug regimens used in the treatment ofcancer. Unique in its approach, this book enables the student togain an understanding of the pathological, physiological andmolecular processes governing malignancy, whilst also introducingthe role of health professionals and scientists in the research andtreatment of cancer. The book consolidates all the essentialinformation necessary for a full understanding of cancerchemotherapy, providing an informative, inexpensive and up-to-datecoverage of the subject aimed at an undergraduate level readership. Key Features: Incorporates numerous diagrams, tables and illustrations to aidunderstanding. Examines key pharmacological and pharmaceutical issues such asdosing, toxicity and preparation of anti-cancer drugs. Includes a key chapter of practice essay questions to easerevision. Comprehensive coverage of drugs currently in pre-clinical andclinical development. An indispensable text for undergraduate students studyingpharmacy and medicine as well as those doing courses such asmolecular biology, biomedical sciences and pharmacology which coveraspects of oncology.
Download or read book Clinical Oncology Fourth Edition written by Anthony J Neal and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-04-24 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear and comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of clinical oncology, for medical undergraduates and clinicians who want to increase their understanding of the challenges of managing patients with cancer. Including questions for self assessment by the same authors, the reader can learn and test themselves on all aspects of cancer medicine, from epidemiology, aetiology, pathogenesis and presentation, through to diagnosis, staging, management and prognosis.
Download or read book Viruses and Human Cancer written by Mei Hwei Chang and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-09-06 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research on oncogenic viruses and related human cancers has advanced rapidly in the past decade. Most articles, however, focus on a specific oncogenic virus and cancer. There is consequently a need for a comprehensive, up-to-date monograph that offers broad and integrated knowledge. Viruses and Human Cancer – From Basic Science to Clinical Prevention is designed to meet this need by providing an advanced overview on the basic and clinical aspects of oncogenic viruses and the human cancers that they cause. Virology, virus-induced inflammation and tissue injuries, oncogenic mechanisms, epidemiology, and current and emerging preventive and therapeutic strategies are all discussed in detail. In addition, the book covers the individual aspects of seven oncogenic viruses, i.e., hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, human papilloma virus, Epstein-Barr virus, human T-cell lymphotropic virus, Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpes virus, and Merkel cell polyomavirus, and the related human cancers.
Download or read book Otolaryngology written by Thomas R. Van De Water and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a complete resource for all the basic science and clinical knowledge related to otolaryngology, from relevant molecular biology to physiology to clinical practice. It offers excellent coverage of all key topics with one goal in mind — to provide a solid foundation for the understanding and practice of this diverse specialty. Both comprehensive and succinct, this book is an ideal review text and study tool for residents preparing for their board exams. Organized into six organ-specific sections, the book provides such key clinical information as: basic principles of allergic diseases, the oncology of head and neck tumors, the biology and testing of olfactory dysfunction, neurological disorders of the larynx, sleep apnea management, working with hearing aids and cochlear implants, and much more. Each chapter features a Chapter Outline, numerous tables, and Self-Test Questions with their answers to ensure thorough comprehension. You will also find more than 350 illustrations demonstrating important concepts. This book is an invaluable resource for residents taking their boards and a useful refresher for practicing otolaryngologists at all levels. It is the one reference you will turn to again and again.
Download or read book Gynecologic Oncology Clinical Practice and Surgical Atlas written by Beth Y. Karlan and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing the definitive gynecologic oncology reference and surgical atlas—in one essential text Gynecologic Oncology: Clinical Practice and Surgical Atlas brings together a skill-sharpening reference and full-color atlas to deliver an unmatched introduction to the field. As the most comprehensive, evidence-based gynecologic oncology resource available, this all-in-one resource offers high-yield coverage of the discipline’s underlying principles and proven management strategies. Each topic is written by experts and is presented in an easily accessible, consistent presentation that highlights clinical practice guidelines, along with the diagnosis and treatment of specific malignancies. This authoritative coverage is reinforced by the state-of-the-art surgical atlas, which offers a richly illustrated, overview of essential procedures designed to build your knowledge and confidence. FEATURES Consistent, streamlined presentation for each disease consists of: Epidemiology, Pathology, Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, Staging, Treatment, Survival, Key management strategies Thorough examination of basic gynecological oncology topics, including epidemiology, clinical trial design, biostatistics, genetics and biology of gynecologic cancers, and diagnostic modalities Instructive, A-to-Z coverage of disease sites—from cervical cancer and gestational trophoblastic disease, to epithelial ovarian cancers and breast cancer—emphasizes evidence-based practice guidelines and critical supporting data In-depth, hands-on look at clinical management topics provides an up-to-date survey of perioperative and critical care; the principles of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapies; and quality of care and quality of life Full-color design filled with more than 600 figures, tables, algorithms, color photos, and illustrations Key points helpfully review the main topics to be covered in specific chapters, while chapter conclusions offer convenient summaries of each chapter’s core concepts Chapter-ending references underscore the book’s evidence-based approach
Download or read book Orthopaedic Basic Science Fifth Edition Print Ebook written by Roy Aaron and published by AAOS - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. This book was released on 2020-01-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fifth edition of Orthopaedic Basic Science: Foundations of Clinical Practice is your concise and clinically relevant resource for the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and conditions. This completely rewritten edition explains the functions and limitations of the science behind the decisions, treatments, and proc
Download or read book Surgery written by Jeffrey Norton and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-04-21 with total page 2419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much anticipated, the Second Edition of Surgery: Basic Science and Clinical Evidence features fully revised and updated information on the evidence-based practice of surgery, including significant new sections on trauma and critical care and the often challenging surgical care of unique populations, including elderly, pediatric, immunocompromised, and obese patients as well as timely new chapters on the pre- and post-operative care of the cardiac surgery patient, intestinal transplantation, surgical infections, the fundamentals of cancer genetics and proteomics. Also new to this edition are discussions of electrosurgical instruments, robotics, imaging modalities, and other emerging technologies influencing the modern practice of surgery. Clinically focused sections in gastrointestinal, vascular, cardiothoracic, transplant, and cancer surgery enable the surgeon to make decisions based upon the most relevant data in modern surgical practice. The text is enhanced by more than 1,000 illustrations and hundreds of the signature evidence-based tables that made the first edition of SURGERY an instant classic.
Download or read book Positron Emission Tomography written by Dale L. Bailey and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-07-06 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential for students, science and medical graduates who want to understand the basic science of Positron Emission Tomography (PET), this book describes the physics, chemistry, technology and overview of the clinical uses behind the science of PET and the imaging techniques it uses. In recent years, PET has moved from high-end research imaging tool used by the highly specialized to an essential component of clinical evaluation in the clinic, especially in cancer management. Previously being the realm of scientists, this book explains PET instrumentation, radiochemistry, PET data acquisition and image formation, integration of structural and functional images, radiation dosimetry and protection, and applications in dedicated areas such as drug development, oncology, and gene expression imaging. The technologist, the science, engineering or chemistry graduate seeking further detailed information about PET, or the medical advanced trainee wishing to gain insight into the basic science of PET will find this book invaluable. This book is primarily repackaged content from the Basic Science section of the 'big' Valk book on PET. It contains new, completely revised and unchanged chapters covering the "basic sciences" section of the main book - total 18 chapters: 2 new (chapters 1, 16) 8 completely revised (chapters 4, 5, 8, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18) 3 minor corrections (chapters 2, 6, 11) 5 unchanged (chapters 3, 7, 9, 10, 12)
Download or read book Textbook of General Surgical Oncology written by Shane Y. Morita and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 1887 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A resource that combines oncologic principles with treatment plans for the surgical management of neoplasms Textbook of General Surgical Oncology is a practical and comprehensive reference that offers authoritative coverage of a wide variety of oncologic concepts and disorders. The book opens with detailed discussion of the general principles of molecular biology, cancer epidemiology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, immunotherapy, nuclear imaging, and molecular diagnostics. The text then focuses on site-specific neoplasms, such as those of the skin, soft tissue, bone, head/neck, brain, lung, mediastinum, breast, pleura, peritoneum, as well as tumors that affect various systems, including the endocrine, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, genitourinary, gynecologic, and hematopoietic. · Each chapters is written by an internationally recognized expert on the topic · Learning aids include chapter-ending Q&A and Practical Pearls · Outstanding review for the new General Surgical Oncology certification examination
Download or read book The Molecular Basis of Cancer written by John Mendelsohn and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 1948 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successfully fighting cancer starts with understanding how it begins. This thoroughly revised 3rd Edition explores the scientific basis for our current understanding of malignant transformation and the pathogenesis and treatment of cancer. A team of leading experts thoroughly explain the molecular biologic principles that underlie the diagnostic tests and therapeutic interventions now being used in clinical trials and practice. Incorporating cutting-edge advances and the newest research, the book provides thorough descriptions of everything from molecular abnormalities in common cancers to new approaches for cancer therapy. Features sweeping updates throughout, including molecular targets for the development of anti-cancer drugs, gene therapy, and vaccines...keeping you on the cutting edge of your specialty. Offers a new, more user-friendly full-color format so the information that you need is easier to find. Presents abundant figures-all redrawn in full color-illustrating major concepts for easier comprehension. Features numerous descriptions of the latest clinical strategies-helping you to understand and take advantage of today’s state-of-the-art biotechnology advances.
Download or read book Surgical Foundations written by Michael S. Sabel and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2007 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A "mini-textbook" that delivers practical, need-to-know information in surgical oncology in an economical and user-friendly format. Coverage progresses from key basic science knowledge, principles of oncology care and research, to general diagnostic and operative procedures for a variety of cancers. Each chapter begins with key poings, presents crucial facts in boxes, and offers abundant illustrations, photographs, and tables to clarify complex concepts.
Download or read book Basic Sciences for Core Medical Training and the MRCP written by Neil Herring and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015-10-29 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a clear explanation of the relevant medical science behind the individual medical specialties, Basic Science for Core Medical Training and the MRCP, is an indispensable part of a candidate's MRCP preparation. Directly linked to the Royal College exam, the book follows the same systems-based approach as the syllabus for accurate and effective revision. With full coverage of basic science for the medical specialities, the book features material on genetics, cellular, molecular and membrane biology, and biochemistry. Content is presented in an illustrated and easy-to-read format, ensuring that the basic science for each medical specialty is more approachable and accessible. A focus on how the basic sciences aid understanding of clinical practice is reinforced through key tables of differential diagnoses and pharmacology. Ten multiple choice questions at the end of each chapter consolidate learning and enable candidates to test their knowledge. The book also covers common examination errors and areas of misunderstanding to aid learning and help candidates avoid common pitfalls.
