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    edited by Boris R. Minev.
    Summary: This book represents a comprehensive description and evaluation of the most up-to-date approaches to cancer management. Each chapter, prepared by leading basic researchers and clinicians, provides an in depth description of a specific method for cancer management. The chemotherapy section of the book is updated to include the newest drugs as well as those currently in development. Organized by drug class, this section provides the latest information on most drugs, including their mechanisms of action, interactions with other agents, toxicities, side effects, and mechanisms of resistance.

    Contents:
    Part 1. Chemotherapy
    Plant-Derived Natural Products as Anticancer Agents
    The Vinca Alkaloids
    Taxanes and Epothilones in Cancer Treatment
    Alkylating Agents
    Anthracyclines and Anthracenediones
    Topoisomerase I Inhibitors The Camptothecins Folate Antagonists
    Platinum Complexes for the Treatment of Cancer
    Hormonal Therapy in Cancer
    Effects of Cancer Chemotherapy on Gonadal Function
    Part 2. Biological Therapy
    Cytokines in the Treatment of Cancer
    Antibody Based Therapies for Solid Tumors
    Cancer Vaccines
    Adoptive Immunotherapy of Cancer Using Autologous Lymphocytes
    Oncolytic Virotherapy of Cancer
    Part 3. Other
    Protein Kinase Inhibitors
    Inhibitors of Tumor Angiogenesis
    Transcatheter Management of Neoplasms
    Tumor Stem Cells Therapeutic Implications of a Paradigm Shift in Multiple Myeloma
    Part 4. Hyperthermia
    Induced Hyperthermia in the Treatment of Cancer
    Part 5. Supporting Measures
    Hematologic Support of the Patient with Malignancy
    Current Status of BoneMarrow Transplantation for Treatment of Cancer
    Pain Management in Cancer Patients
    Management of Nausea and Vomiting in Cancer Patients
    Nutrition in the Management of the Cancer Patient
    Predictive Value of IFN-y-Induced Indoleamine 2 3 Dioxygenase IDO Expression in Cancer Patients.
    Digital Access Springer 2011