Drawing on the real-world experience of leading experts in oncological medicine, this reference is designed as a source of guidance for anyone specializing in the care of acutely ill cancer patients--providing quick reference to effective techniques, therapies, and approaches fo…
Edited by an expert in primary care and an expert in oncology, with input from specialists in oncology, surgery, and palliative care, Cancer in Primary Care profiles each of the major types of cancer in adults and children. Bringing together the different and complementary exper…
In this valuable new book, an expert in general practice and an expert in oncology have brought together their different and complementary experiences to provide primary care teams with an up to date review of the management of patients with cancer. The layout of the book allows…
Knowledge of infection management is an essential skill for the effective modern oncologist. Despite major advances in antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral therapeutics, infection has continued to grow as a problem of medical progress through the last five decades and remain…
An exploration of the range of metabolic, nutritional, immunologic and psychological changes that can occur while treating local, regional and distant cancer. It examines the influences of these factors on outcomes and recovery, and includes summaries of oncological therapy.
An exploration of the range of metabolic, nutritional, immunologic and psychological changes that can occur while treating local, regional and distant cancer. It examines the influences of these factors on outcomes and recovery, and includes summaries of oncological therapy.
Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "figures from text--in PowerPoint and JPEG formats; supplementary sidebars; mini-lectures; movies."--CD-ROM label.
1. Teaching guide -- 2. Cancer and somatic evolution -- 3. Mathematical modeling of tumorigenesis -- 4. Single species growth -- 5. Two-species competition dynamics -- 6. Competition between genetically stable and unstable cells -- 7. Chromosomal instability and tumor growth -- …
The book aims to provide an introduction to mathematical models that describe the dynamics of tumor growth and the evolution of tumor cells. It can be used as a textbook for advanced undergraduate or graduate courses, and also serves as a reference book for researchers. The book…
