Managing Metastatic Prostate Cancer In Your Urological Oncology Practice / edited by K.C Balaji.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Balaji, K. C., editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Medicine (Springer-11650)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Urology.

Oncology.

Local Subjects:

Urology.

Oncology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XIII, 280 pages)

Edition:

First edition 2016.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This text provides a comprehensive review of pathophysiology, molecular and cell biology aspects of CRPC, discusses all major clinical trials that have led to approval of 6 new drugs since 2004, explores the role of bone preservation strategies, in depth analysis of combination and sequencing strategies, outlines upcoming novel drugs and trends in research, and stresses the role of palliative care in this incurable disease. Managing Metastatic Prostate Cancer in Your Urological Oncology Practice will serve as a very useful resource for physicians and researchers dealing with, and interested in prostate cancer. It provides a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status of the field that will help guide patient management and stimulate investigative efforts. All chapters are written by experts in their fields and will include the most up to date scientific and clinical information.

Contents:

Introduction

Pathophysiology of Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Androgen Receptor Signaling in Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer

Non-Androgen Signaling Pathways in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Predictive Models in Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer

Docetaxel in Advanced and Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer

Combination Treatment Strategies with Docetaxel in Patients with Metastatic Prostate

Cancer Vaccines in Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer - An evolution in design

Abiraterone for the treatment of mCRPC

Enzalutamide in Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer

Radium-223 in Metastatic Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer

Cabazitaxel for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer

Sequencing Therapies in Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer

Bone Preservation Strategies for Men on Androgen Deprivation Therapy

Novel Therapies in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-3-319-31341-2

9783319313412

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.