Side Effects of Medical Cancer Therapy

Side Effects of Medical Cancer Therapy

Author: Mario A. Dicato

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-06-27

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 331970253X

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This is the second edition of a well-received book that reflects the state of the art in cancer medical therapies and their side-effects, including immunotherapy and chemotherapeutic drugs. All chapters have been fully updated to include all the latest progress in drug discovery such as targeted therapies for each cancer type. From issues such as preservation of fertility to antiemetic therapy the book provides a very comprehensive overview of the field. The book includes a new chapter on immuno-oncology drugs. Organised by organ system, it lists the toxicity, side-effects and measures of prevention pertaining to each type of drug used in cancer therapy. The most dangerous side-effects are priority so as to alert the reader to their importance. Designed for quick reference in the clinical setting this book is primarily aimed at established medical oncologists but will also appeal to junior doctors, trainees, pharmacists and nurses.


MD Anderson Practices in Onco-Cardiology

MD Anderson Practices in Onco-Cardiology

Author: Edward T. H. Yeh.

Publisher:

Published: 2016-03-08

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781944785949

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The Department of Cardiology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center was established on September, 1, 2000. In the past 15 years, we have evaluated and treated more than 10,000 cancer patients with cancer ther¬apy-related cardiovascular complications. Three years ago, we initiated the MD Anderson Practice (MAP) project to distillate our practice patterns into al¬gorithms to be shared with the onco-cardiology community. Because cancer is often an exclusion criterion for cardiology studies, purely evidence-based man¬agement of cancer therapy-related cardiovascular complications is not possible. With this vacuum of knowledge, various "guidelines" have proliferated that are either misleading or difficult to practice. In this manual, we present 16 MAPs that have been extensively reviewed by the cardiologists at MD Anderson. These MAPs should be considered our best practices rather than "guidelines." These MAPs will be updated frequently to reflect advances in the field. This manual con¬sists of MAPs, figures, and tables. We hope you will find these materials useful to your practice and provide us with feedback to improve these MAPs.


Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine

Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine

Author: Robert C. Bast, Jr.

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-03-10

Total Pages: 2004

ISBN-13: 111900084X

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Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine, Ninth Edition, offers a balanced view of the most current knowledge of cancer science and clinical oncology practice. This all-new edition is the consummate reference source for medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, internists, surgical oncologists, and others who treat cancer patients. A translational perspective throughout, integrating cancer biology with cancer management providing an in depth understanding of the disease An emphasis on multidisciplinary, research-driven patient care to improve outcomes and optimal use of all appropriate therapies Cutting-edge coverage of personalized cancer care, including molecular diagnostics and therapeutics Concise, readable, clinically relevant text with algorithms, guidelines and insight into the use of both conventional and novel drugs Includes free access to the Wiley Digital Edition providing search across the book, the full reference list with web links, illustrations and photographs, and post-publication updates


Adjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer

Adjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer

Author: Monica Castiglione

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2009-07-11

Total Pages: 483

ISBN-13: 0387751157

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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 there has been much progress towards a cure, including the introduction of new targeted therapies, metastasizing cancer remains highly incurable.


Handbook of Cancer Treatment-Related Symptoms and Toxicities

Handbook of Cancer Treatment-Related Symptoms and Toxicities

Author: Vamsidhar Velcheti

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2021-01-28

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 032367299X

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Early recognition and management of adverse effects of cancer treatments are essential for optimal care of patients with cancer, and drastically different approaches are required for different physiologic reactions. Handbook of Cancer Treatment-Related Symptoms and Toxicities is a focused, one-stop resource that enables clinicians to quickly find up-to-date, reliable information needed at the point of care. The high-yield approach prioritizes the most common toxicities associated with cancer treatment, and concise, templated chapters offer fast access to information needed in day-to-day practice. Presents a user-friendly overview of cancer treatment-related symptoms and toxicities management in a practical, easy-to-use format, allowing you to quickly find information in one convenient, concise resource. Covers systemic and radiation therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and radiation therapy, detailing symptoms of each toxicity to confirm your diagnosis. Overviews pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches to symptom management. Offers recommendations for mitigating toxicities in high-risk patients. Discusses key topics such as management of infusion reactions, when the need for biopsy is warranted, and the unique challenges posed by novel immunotherapies.


Management of Pericardial Disease

Management of Pericardial Disease

Author: Eyal Herzog

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-06-17

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 3319061240

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Pericardial disease is a broad term that describes a wide range of pathologies. The clinical aspects of pericardial disease encompass acute pericarditis, pericardial tamponade, pericardial effusion, constrictive pericarditis, and effusive-constrictive pericarditis. Those disorders differ not only in clinical presentation but also in the timeline of disease development; for example, pericardial tamponade is commonly an acute, life-threatening event, whereas constrictive pericarditis is a chronic process developing over months to years. Therefore, pericardial disease management is challenging for most clinicians. The evidence base in the field is relatively scarce compared with other disease entities in cardiology. European Society of Cardiology released guidelines for the diagnosis and management of pericardial diseases. Currently there are no guidelines from American cardiology societies to help clinicians in dealing with pericardial disease. In this book, my goal is to provide extensive review of pericardial disease evaluation and management. A unified, stepwise pathway-based approach for the management of pericardial disease is provided at the end of the book.