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Drug-Diagnostics Co-Development in Oncology
The idea of combining drugs and diagnostics in oncology is not new. When the selective estrogen-receptor modulator tamoxifen was developed in the 1970s for the treatment of breast cancer, data on estrogen-receptor status were correlated with the treatment outcome. Based on a phase II study performed in patients with advanced breast cancer, published in 1976, the investigators concluded:“a h…
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- 978-2-88919-332-5
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- 615 DRU
Management of Thyroid Cancer: Special Considerations
Thyroid cancer is the most common malignant endocrine tumor and is the seventh most common cancer seen in throughout out the world. The incidence of thyroid cancer has been increasing more rapidly than any other cancer in many of the cancer registries from different parts of the world. Although the majority of thyroid cancers have an indolent biological behaviour, different histological types …
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- 978-81-322-2434-1
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MDCT and MRI of the Liver, Bile Ducts and Pancreas
This handbook is a concise practical guide for residents and general radiologists that will offer reliable assistance during the performance and reporting of multidetector row computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in patients with Liver Bile Ducts and Pancreas conditions. It is organized alphabetically, primarily according to disease or condition, permitting easy and fast consultat…
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- 978-88-470-5720-3
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Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma
This book offers a comprehensive overview of medullary thyroid carcinoma, both in the more common sporadic form and in the familial form, multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) types 2A and 2B. The coverage includes, but is not limited to, molecular biology and genetics, pathology, clinical presentation, imaging techniques, surgical treatment, and follow-up. The role of calcitonin as a highly sensi…
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- 978-3-319-22541-8
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- Recent Results in Cancer Research
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- VIII, 249
Microwave Ablation Treatment of Solid Tumors
Microwave ablation is a simple, affordable, and highly precise technique. After its successful application in treating liver tumors, it is now widely used to combat renal tumors, adrenal tumors, thyroid nodes, uterine fibroids and other solid tumors. This book presents 40 successful cases of treating these diseases. A series of picture before treatment, after treatment and from different angles…
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- 978-94-017-9314-8
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- IX, 344
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Veterinary Oncology A Short Textbook
This highly readable textbook provides a comprehensive but concise overview of the principles of oncogenesis in veterinary medicine, discussing selected tumors in domestic animals in detail, and addressing cancer diagnostics and therapy. All chapters are illustrated with histological and radiological images to enhance readers’ understanding. Accordingly, the book is a must-have reference guid…
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- 978-3-319-41124-8
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- VII, 316
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Uterine Myoma, Myomectomy and Minimally Invasive Treatments
Uterine myomas are the most common benign tumors in women, affecting the half of women and mostly in reproductive age. Myomas cause significant morbidity and are the single most common indication for hysterectomy around the world. Thus, myomas represent a major personal and public health concern worldwide. The diagnosis of fibroids can be established based on ultrasound and radiological imaging…
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- 978-3-319-10305-1
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- XIII, 281
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Urological Oncology
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 …
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- 978-0-85729-482-1
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- 65 b/w illustrations, 71 illustrations in colour
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Urological Cancer Management
The authors aim to provide essential information on various clinical cases on urological cancers. The main messages are well referenced and the texts phrasing is written in a simple and user-friendly style. The book also contains summarizing tables and high quality original pictures. Several expert panels (American Urologists Association, European Association of Urologists, Association Françai…
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- 978-3-319-16301-7
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- 20 b/w illustrations, 55 illustrations in colour
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Upper Urinary Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
Upper Urinary Tract Urothelial Carcinoma was at one time felt to be a somewhat rare entity. With the success of various treatments for bladder urothelial carcinoma, the incidence of this disease in the uretere and kidney is rising. Many medical subspecialists encounter these complex patients and a multimodality treatment plan is often required for care.
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- 978-3-319-13869-5
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- 7 b/w illustrations, 49 illustrations in colour
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