Oncology Books

The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew and act anew. Abraham Lincoln, 1862...

We anticipate the book to be a definitive text on the subject that explores all aspects of the study of adrenal cancer and the treatment of patients with the disease. Chapters will cover epidemiology, pathogenesis, genetics, cancer stem cells, historic...

Adjuvant treatment is administered prior to or as follow up to surgical procedures for breast cancer. Proven success in using medical therapies allowing for breast conserving procedures or reducing risk of occurrence. Although...

Tumors of the Brain and Spine focuses primarily on approaches to the treatment of benign, primary low-grade to high-grade, and metastatic tumors in the brain and spine, as practiced by surgeons and clinicians at the University...

Thermoluminescence (TL) is a well-established technique widely used in do- metric and dating applications. Although several excellent reference books exist which document both the t- oretical and experimental aspects of TL,...

Mouth or oral cancer is a significant global health concern with potentially devastating consequences for individuals and their families. The early detection of mouth cancer plays a crucial role in improving survival rates and reducing the overall impact...

Doktorarbeit / Dissertation aus dem Jahr 2015 im Fachbereich Medizin - Neoplasmen, Onkologie, Universität Rostock (Universitätsmedizin Rostock), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Das Mammakarzinom tritt wesentlich früher auf als die meisten anderen Krebsarten...

Mr. Johnson Mbabazi is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health and an Associate of the Royal College of Physician in the faculty of Public Health, A Public Health Specialist, Biomedical and Research Scientist. A multiple Author award winner and A...

Ewan Cameron is a Vancouver-based health researcher that has uncovered the truth about cervical cancer and how the pharmaceutical industry has kept this hidden from the public. a graduate of the northern Alberta institute of technology, he completed his...

Este libro trae a la mente lo más sensible que es cuidar de un ser querido que está sufriendo de cáncer, y como el capellán puede impactar positivamente en la vida del paciente, de los familiares y también en el personal médico al cuidado del paciente.

61 Recettes de Repas organiques pour aider à prévenir le cancer: Renforcer et Stimuler naturellement votre système immunitaire pour combattre le cancerPar Joe Correa CSN Le cancer est une maladie qui tue des millions de gens...

37 Rezepte nach der Chemotherapie: Komme wieder auf die Spur mit diesen nährstoff- und vitaminreichen LebensmittelnVon Joe Correa CSN Nachdem du den Krebs besiegt hast, fühlst du dich stärker, kräftiger und hast ein...

Cancer cells often display metabolic changes that distinguish them from normal cells in the body. Their preference for glycolysis over aerobic respiration even in the presence of oxygen was first observed over a century ago; however, it is only over the...

Healing With Words: A Writer's Cancer Journey is a compassionate andwry self-help memoir written by an award-winning prolific author, nurse andpoet, who at the age of forty-seven found her life shattered first by a DCIS(early breast cancer) diagnosis and...

Cancer is increasingly prevalent in the United States, and the pain associated with it is frequently undertreated. Cancer is diagnosed in over one million Americans annually, and one of five deaths in the United States---about 1,400 per day---results...

This report presents the findings of a scientific study on the health effects of exposure to low-level ionizing radiations. The study was conducted by a committee of experts and commissioned by the US government. The report provides recommendations for...

This comprehensive study of lymphatic gland tumors, including Hodgkin's disease, provides valuable insights into the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. Edited by William B. Coley and endorsed by the American Surgical Association, this book is...

A definitive work on the physiology and pathology of the breast and its lymphatic glands, offering invaluable insights to medical professionals and those grappling with breast-related ailments.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

When my mother/best friend was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, we thought our lives were over. My mother always insisted that she would NEVER endure the torture her Grandmother who had been diagnosed back in the 1970's had experienced. Through...

PRAISE FROM JOSEPH MERCOLA, DO: "Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., and most conventional treatments are tragically ineffective and counterproductive ... this book will provide you with a valuable perspective that you will likely...

In Breast Cancer: Cellular and Molecular Biology [Kluwer Academic Pub­ lishers, 1988], we tried to present an introduction to the emerging basic studies on steroid receptors, oncogenes, and growth factors in the regulation of...

Where do you begin to look for a recent, authoritative article on the diagnosis or management of a particular malignancy? The few general oncology text­ books are generally out of date. Single papers in specialized journals are...

In June 1989, a third conference concentrating on the progress in quantita­ tive coronary angiography and related techniques was held in Rotterdam, again very successful as the two preceding events in 1985 and 1987. Tech­ nical...

Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes, and Cancer is a multi-volume series which focuses on an emerging area of cancer research. In 1968, R. H. Williams first reported that elevated prostaglandin levels are present in human medullary...

""A Study of the Surface Tension of Blood Serum by the Drop Weight Method"" is a scientific book written by Harold E. Woodward. The book is focused on the surface tension of blood serum and the methods used to measure it. The author explains the...

MRI Physics for Radiologsits: A Visual Approach, Third Edition delineates the principles of magnetic resonance imaging in a format that can be understood by readers who do not have a sophisticated physics or mathematics...

This practical guide offers an accessible introduction to the principles of MRI physics. Each chapter explains the why and how behind MRI physics. Readers will understand how altering MRI parameters will have many different...

Fas Signaling is focused on the signaling mechanisms and biology of the prototypic death receptor Fas, also called CD95 or APO-1. The chapters of this book cover, besides the well recognized apoptosis-related functions of Fas,...

In recent years a dramatic increase in knowledge of the biology of the lymphomas has been accompanied by the emergence of new treatments offering improvements in efficacy and reduction in toxicity. In this volume an...

Positron emission tomography (PET) has been at the forefront of fu- tional and molecular imaging for a number of years. The future of di- nostic imaging depends upon the ability to change from imaging anatomy to examining the...

Clinical trials remain 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...

Hedgehog-GLI Signaling in Human Disease represents the first compilation of up-to-date reviews by top-level scientists in this important field of research. The chapters cover a wide spectrum of related interests, from the...

The goal of this book is to provide Endocrinologists, Surgeons, Nuclear Medicine Physicians, and Radiation Oncologists with practical advice about managing patients with thyroid cancer. This book will not replace the excellent...

The first book to cover both basic science and clinical research, providing a comprehensive review of the current knowledge on cytokines and cancer. Written by leading figures in the field of cytokine biology and cytokine...

A review of state-of-the-art therapies currently used with leptomeningeal cancer patients, including information on symptom management, new clinical trials, epidemiology, as well as research in animal models for experimental...

It has been over a decade since the First International Symposium on Hormonal Carcinogenesis convened in 199 1. Since then, the field has rapidly expanded with considerable progress in both breast and prostate cancers; while...

by CDs, but we continue to utilize the same general format of morning didactics and afternoon glass slide review and small group interactions. One of our biggest successes was in the ever-expanding set of didactic lecture notes...

This volume highlights research issues specific to geriatric oncology in the field of carcinogenesis and cancer prevention and treatment, based on the biologic interactions of cancer and age. It conveys a sustainable way of...

These proceedings contain the papers selected for presentation at the 23rd Inter- tional Information Security Conference (SEC 2008), co-located with IFIP World Computer Congress (WCC 2008), September 8-10, 2008 in Milan, Italy. In - sponse to the call...

This book will contain a series of review articles that focus on retroviral models of human and animal cancers. Each article will be written by an expert in the field of retrovirology. The reviews will summarize current work on a particular retrovirus,...

Genetic susceptibility refers to how variations in a person's genes increase or decrease his or her susceptibility to environmental factors, such as chemicals, radiation and lifestyle (diet and smoking). This volume will explore the latest findings in...

This book incorporates all aspects of breast diseases starting from basic science,benign breast diseases, malignant neoplasms, diagnostics and multidisciplinary therapeutic options to molecular biology research. It focuses on information useful for...

1. VEGF and Its Receptors.- Activities of VEGF.- VEGF Isoforms.- Regulation of VEGF Gene Expression.- The VEGF Receptors.- Role of VEGF in Physiological Angiogenesis.- Role of VEGF in Pathologic Conditions.- Therapeutic Implications and Perspectives.- 2...