DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's cancer : principles & practice of oncology / [edited by] Vincent T. DeVita, Jr., Theodore S. Lawrence, Steven A. Rosenberg.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

DeVita, Vincent T., Jr., 1935- editor.

Lawrence, Theodore S., editor.

Rosenberg, Steven A., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cancer.

Oncology.

Neoplasms.

Medical Oncology.

Medical Subjects:

Neoplasms.

Medical Oncology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations

Edition:

11th edition.

Other Title:

Cancer : principles & practice of oncology

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer, [2019]

Summary:

Key points: A focus on immunotherapy throughout and new chapters on precision oncology and the microbiome; Guidance on managing every type of cancer, while incorporating recent treatment advances; The most effective strategies for managing every type of cancer by stage of presentation; Balanced, multidisciplinary advice from a surgeon, a medical oncologist, and a radiation oncologist; Important related topics such as cancer screening and prevention, palliative care, supportive oncology, and quality of life issues. -- Publisher.

Contents:

Part I

Molecular Biology of Cancer: The Cancer Genome

Molecular Methods in Cancer

Hallmarks of Cancer: An Organizing Principle for Cancer Medicine

Microbiome and Cancer

Cancer Susceptibility Syndromes

Part II

Etiology and Epidemiology of Cancer: Etiology of Cancer: Tobacco

Oncogenic Viruses

Inflammation

Chemical Factors

Physical Factors

Dietary Factors

Obesity and Physical Activity

Section 2

Epidemiology of Cancer: Epidemiologic Methods

Global Cancer Incidence and Mortality

Part III

Cancer Therapeutics: Precision Medicine in Oncology

Essentials of Radiation Therapy

Cancer Immunotherapy

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Anticancer Drugs

Pharmacogenomics

Alkylating Agents

Platinum Analogs

Antimetabolites

Topoisomerase-Interacting Agents

Antimicrotubule Agents

Kinase Inhibitors as Anticancer Drugs

Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors and Demethylating Agents

Proteasome Inhibitors

Poly(ADP-Ribose) Polymerase Inhibitors for Tumors with Defects in DNA Repair

Miscellaneous Chemotherapeutic Agents

Hormonal Agents

Monoclonal Antibodies

Immunotherapy Agents

Part IV

Cancer Prevention and Screening: Tobacco Use and the Cancer Patient

Role of Surgery in Cancer Prevention

Cancer Risk-Reducing Agents

Prophylactic Cancer Vaccines

Cancer Screening

Genetic Counseling

Part V

Practice of Oncology: Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials

Assessment of Clinical Response

Vascular Access

Endoscopic and Robotic Surgery

Tumor Biomarkers

Section 1

Cancer of the Head and Neck: The Molecular Biology of Head and Neck Cancers

Cancer of the Head and Neck

Rehabilitation After Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer

Cancer of the Thoracic Cavity: The Molecular Biology of Lung Cancer

Non-small-cell Lung Cancer

Small Cell and Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Lung

Neoplasms of the Mediastinum

Section 3

Cancers of the Gastrointestinal Tract: Molecular Biology of the Esophagus and Stomach

Cancer of the Esophagus

Cancer of the Stomach

The Molecular Biology of Pancreas Cancer

Cancer of the Pancreas

Molecular Biology of Liver Cancer

Cancer of the Liver

Cancer of the Biliary Tree

Small Bowel Cancer

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

Molecular Biology of Colorectal Cancer

Cancer of the Colon

Cancer of the Rectum

Cancer of the Anal Region5050 Section 4

Cancers of the Genitourinary System: Molecular Biology of Kidney Cancer

Cancer of the Kidney

Molecular Biology of Bladder Cancer

Cancer of the Bladder, Ureter, and Renal Pelvis

The Molecular Biology of Prostate Cancer

Cancer of the Prostate

Cancer of the Urethra and Penis

Cancer of the Testis

Section 5

Gynecologic Cancers: Molecular Biology of Gynecologic Cancers

Cancer of the Cervix, Vagina, and Vulva

Cancer of the Uterine Body

Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia

Ovarian Cancer

Section 6

Cancer of the Breast: Molecular Biology of Breast Cancer

Malignant Tumors of the Breast

Section 7

Cancer of the Endocrine System: Molecular Biology of Endocrine Tumors

Thyroid Tumors

Parathyroid Tumors

Adrenal Tumors

Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors

Carcinoid Tumors and the Carcinoid Syndrome

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

Section 8

Sarcomas of Soft Tissue and Bone: Molecular Biology of Sarcomas

Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Sarcomas of Bone

Section 9

Cancers of the Skin: Cancer of the Skin

Molecular Biology of Cutaneous Melanoma

Cutaneous Melanoma

Section 10

Neoplasms of the Central Nervous System: Molecular Biology of Central Nervous System Tumors

Neoplasms of the Central Nervous System

Section 11

Cancers in Adolescents and Young Adults: Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer

Section 12

Lymphomas in Adults: Molecular Biology of Lymphoma

Hodgkin Lymphoma Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Cutaneous Lymphomas

Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma

Section 13

Leukemias and Plasma Cell Tumors: Molecular Biology of Acute Leukemias

Management of Acute Leukemias

Molecular Biology of Chronic Leukemias

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemias

Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Plasma Cell Neoplasms

Section 14

Other Cancers: Cancer of Unknown Primary: Cancer of Unknown Primary

Benign and Malignant Mesothelioma

Peritoneal Metastases and Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Intraocular Melanoma

Section 15

Oncologic Emergencies: Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

Increased Intracranial Pressure

Spinal Cord Compression

Metabolic Emergencies

Section 16

Treatment of Metastatic Cancer: Metastatic Cancer to the Brain

Metastatic Cancer to the Lung

Metastatic Cancer to the Bone

Malignant Pleural and Pericardial Effusions

Malignant Ascites

Paraneoplastic Syndromes

Section 17

Stem Cell Transplantation: Autologous Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation

Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation

Section 18

Management of Adverse Effects of Treatment: Infections in the Cancer Patient

Neutropenia and Thrombocytopenia

Nausea and Vomiting

Diarrhea and Constipation

Oral Complications

Pulmonary Toxicity

Cardiac Toxicity

Hair Loss and Other Hair Changes

Gonadal Dysfunction

Fatigue

Second Cancers

Neurocognitive Effects

Cancer Survivorship

Oral Complications Pulmonary Toxicity

Palliative and Alternative Care: Section 1

Supportive Care and Quality of Life: Management of Cancer Pain

Nutrition Support

Sexual Problems

Psychological Issues

Communicating News to the Cancer Patient

Specialized Care of the Terminally Ill

Rehabilitation of the Cancer Patient

Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Therapies: Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Therapies in Cancer Care

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Online resource; title from online title page (Ovid, viewed December 4, 2018).

Other Format:

Print version: DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's cancer.

ISBN:

9781496394637

1496394631

9781496394651

1496394658

9781496394644

149639464X

OCLC:

1076803816

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