When one deals with cancer, the hepatobiliary malignancies present a chal- lenge to the oncologists that can be characterized as a series of unsolved clinical and biological dilemmas. Liver metastases from colorectal and other gastrointestinal malignancies, hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocar- cinoma, and gall bladder cancer present an array of problems but have two features in common. These are high morbidity and mortality with an overall poor result from treatment. Why is it that hepatobiliary cancer carries with it such a dismal prognosis? First of all, these diseases present, for the...
When one deals with cancer, the hepatobiliary malignancies present a chal- lenge to the oncologists that can be characterized as a series of unsolved ...
Accumulating evidence supports the role of defects in post-transcriptional gene regulation in the development of cancer. RNA and Cancer examines the recent advances in our understanding of post-transcriptional gene regulation, especially RNA processing and its role in cancer development and treatment. A particular focus is mRNA splicing, but other topics such as microRNAs, mRNA stability, the perinucleolar compartment, and oligonucleotide therapeutics are also covered in detail. All chapters have been written by internationally renowned experts. The book is intended for all with an interest...
Accumulating evidence supports the role of defects in post-transcriptional gene regulation in the development of cancer. RNA and Cancer examines the r...
In the past, pregnancy after cancer was largely unheard of. Oncofertility has emerged as an interdisciplinary field bridging biomedical and social sciences, and examining issues regarding an individual's fertility options, choice and goals in light of cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.
In the past, pregnancy after cancer was largely unheard of. Oncofertility has emerged as an interdisciplinary field bridging biomedical and social sci...
Clinical trials are the most important vehicle for improving the care of cancer patients. This text presents the fundamental components and challenges involving clinical investigations. Leading experts discuss the critical issues covering a spectrum of important topics.
Clinical trials are the most important vehicle for improving the care of cancer patients. This text presents the fundamental components and challen...
This book identifies key treatment challenges and unique care considerations in patients with head and neck cancers, providing a comprehensive guide to patient management that illustrates the critical importance of a multidisciplinary approach in achieving optimal oncological, functional, and survival outcomes. It covers all relevant specialties, including dental and oral medicine, medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, and reconstructive surgery. It highlights the vital role played by ancillary head and neck cancer services, such as speech and swallowing therapy,...
This book identifies key treatment challenges and unique care considerations in patients with head and neck cancers, providing a comprehensive guide t...
This book presents expert opinions on a variety of key topics related to the management of breast cancer, with a focus on the implications of recent advances and research findings for clinical practice.
This book presents expert opinions on a variety of key topics related to the management of breast cancer, with a focus on the implications of recent a...
In this book, a group of internationally distinguished lymphoma experts provide a comprehensive review of the most important advances in the biology, diagnosis, and therapy of T cell and NK cell malignancies.
In this book, a group of internationally distinguished lymphoma experts provide a comprehensive review of the most important advances in the biology, ...
