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Cancer Chemotherapy in Clinical Practice [electronic resource] / by Terrence Priestman.

By: Priestman, Terrence [author.].
Contributor(s): SpringerLink (Online service).
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 2012Edition: 2nd ed. 2012.Description: XIII, 177 p. 15 illus., 3 illus. in color. online resource.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780857297273.Subject(s): Medicine | Oncology | Pharmacy | Medicine & Public Health | Oncology | Cancer Research | PharmacyDDC classification: 616.994 Online resources: Click here to access online
Contents:
1. The Theoretical Basis of Cancer Chemotherapy -- 2. Practical aspects of chemotherapy -- 3. Part III: Chemotherapy in the management of cancer.
In: Springer eBooksSummary: The last decade has seen many dramatic changes in cancer chemotherapy, with the introduction of a number of new forms of treatment as well as important developments in the more traditional fields of cytotoxic and hormonal therapy. Now in its second edition, this book summarizes the whole range of systemic cancer therapies and their clinical applications, taking into account new drugs and the emerging concept of personalized therapy. Intended as an introductory text for junior doctors, nurses and medical students, Cancer Chemotherapy in Clinical Practice is divided into three sections: ·         The Theoretical Basis of Cancer Chemotherapy – following a historical introduction the different treatment modalities are explained in the context of basic tumor biology ·         Practical Aspects of Chemotherapy – covering dosing and drug delivery together with an extensive discussion of possible side-effects and their management ·         Chemotherapy in the Management of Cancer – explaining the place of drug treatment and the outcomes that can be expected from chemotherapy in all the major cancers Written in a consistent style, this book makes a wealth of complex information both readily accessible and easily understandable.
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1. The Theoretical Basis of Cancer Chemotherapy -- 2. Practical aspects of chemotherapy -- 3. Part III: Chemotherapy in the management of cancer.

The last decade has seen many dramatic changes in cancer chemotherapy, with the introduction of a number of new forms of treatment as well as important developments in the more traditional fields of cytotoxic and hormonal therapy. Now in its second edition, this book summarizes the whole range of systemic cancer therapies and their clinical applications, taking into account new drugs and the emerging concept of personalized therapy. Intended as an introductory text for junior doctors, nurses and medical students, Cancer Chemotherapy in Clinical Practice is divided into three sections: ·         The Theoretical Basis of Cancer Chemotherapy – following a historical introduction the different treatment modalities are explained in the context of basic tumor biology ·         Practical Aspects of Chemotherapy – covering dosing and drug delivery together with an extensive discussion of possible side-effects and their management ·         Chemotherapy in the Management of Cancer – explaining the place of drug treatment and the outcomes that can be expected from chemotherapy in all the major cancers Written in a consistent style, this book makes a wealth of complex information both readily accessible and easily understandable.

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