Bookedited 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.