International manual of oncology practice : (iMOP) -- principles of medical oncology

This textbook addresses themes ranging from the molecular issues of cancer sciences to clinical practice in medical oncology. It clarifies many topics, including molecular oncology, chemotherapy pharmacology and practical issues for clinicians. Systemic treatments in many areas of oncology feature, such as breast cancer, gastrointestinal, thoracic, urological oncology, head and neck tumors, bone tumors, sarcomas and palliative care. An excellent source for young physicians and researchers in the field of oncology, this book furthers understanding of medical oncology practice and facilitates professionalsℓ́ℓ treatment of cancer patients. It sets the direction for future research in the field, and will become the readersℓ́ℓ regular working tool Front Matter....Pages i-xv Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Cancer Epidemiology and Screening....Pages 3-14 Understanding Cancer Stem Cells Biology to Get Rid of Tumours....Pages 15-28 Apoptosis....Pages 29-46 Tumour Angiogenesis....Pages 47-62 Genetic Basis of Metastasis....Pages 63-79 Anti-cancer Drugs: Discovery, Development and Therapy....Pages 81-94 Front Matter....Pages 95-95 Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment Approach....Pages 97-144 Mesothelioma....Pages 145-154 Breast Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Treatment....Pages 155-200 Esophageal Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Treatment....Pages 201-228 Gastric Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Treatment....Pages 229-261 Colon Cancer....Pages 263-279 Rectal Cancer....Pages 281-303 Anal Canal Cancer: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment....Pages 305-316 Small Intestine Cancer....Pages 317-325 Hepatocellular Carcinoma....Pages 327-342 Pancreatic Cancer....Pages 343-392 Ovarian Cancer....Pages 393-433 Approach and Management of Cervical Cancer....Pages 435-486 Vaginal Cancer....Pages 487-500 Front Matter....Pages 95-95 Diagnosis and Management of Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia....Pages 501-517 Prostate Cancer....Pages 519-554 Renal Cell Carcinoma: From Molecular Biology to Targeted Therapies....Pages 555-575 Predictors of Oncologic Outcomes After Treatment of Urothelial Cancer....Pages 577-591 Germ-Cell Tumors....Pages 593-603 Carcinomas of the Head and Neck....Pages 605-627 Diagnosis and Treatment of Accessory Parotid Gland Tumors....Pages 629-636 Clinical Approach to Advanced Melanoma for Today and Tomorrow....Pages 637-662 Soft Tissue Sarcomas....Pages 663-682 Bone Sarcomas....Pages 683-689 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST): Diagnosis and Treatment....Pages 691-717 Clinical Approaches to the Management of Neuroendocrine Tumours....Pages 719-734 Front Matter....Pages 735-735 Metabolic Disturbance in Cancer Patients....Pages 737-752 Neoplastic Epidural Spinal Compression Cord Compression....Pages 753-762 The Superior Vena Cava Syndrome....Pages 763-770 Current Treatment of Febrile Neutropenia: Tailored, Individual Based Therapy....Pages 771-778 Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Approaches....Pages 779-804 Asthenia....Pages 805-827 Oncological Pain and Clinical Approaches....Pages 829-866 Bone Metastases....Pages 867-889 Front Matter....Pages 735-735 Brain Metastases....Pages 891-897 Home Palliative Care in Oncology....Pages 899-911 Front Matter....Pages 913-913 Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia....Pages 915-932 An Overview of Treatment for Cervical Cancer with Emphasis on Immune Cell-Based Therapies....Pages 933-953 Treatment for Patients with Adenocarcinoma of Uterine Cervix....Pages 955-962 Ovary Cancer: Surgical Techniques and Innovative Treatments....Pages 963-1008 Metabolic Disturbances as Paraneoplastic Syndromes....Pages 1009-1021 Penile Cancer....Pages 1023-1032 Radiotherapy Aspects of Spinal Cord Compression Treatment....Pages 1033-1038 Back Matter....Pages 1039-1040 This textbook addresses themes ranging from the molecular issues of cancer sciences to clinical practice in medical oncology. It clarifies many topics, including molecular oncology, chemotherapy pharmacology and practical issues for clinicians. Systemic treatments in many areas of oncology feature, such as breast cancer, gastrointestinal, thoracic, urological oncology, head and neck tumors, bone tumors, sarcomas and palliative care. An excellent source for young physicians and researchers in the field of oncology, this book furthers understanding of medical oncology practice and facilitates professionalsĺl treatment of cancer patients. It sets the direction for future research in the field, and will become the readersĺl regular working tool