BookManoop S. Bhutani, Matthew H.G. Katz, Anirban Maitra, Joseph M. Herman, Robert A. Wolff, editors.
Summary: This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of pancreatic cancer. The text presents new data about risk factors and genetic predisposition for pancreatic cancer, highlights current screening strategies and preliminary results, and reviews diagnosis and staging of pancreatic cancer, with a focus on imaging evaluations, laparoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsies, and biomarkers. The book also spotlights emerging paradigms in pancreatic cancer management, such as minimally invasive surgical approaches and emerging radiation approaches, and provides valuable insight into the role of nutrition and early integration of supportive/palliative care for pancreatic cancer patients. Written by experts in the field, Pancreatic Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach is an invaluable resource for physicians and researchers with an interest in pancreatic cancer.
Contents:
Pancreatic Cancer at a Glance
Risk Factors and Genetic Predisposition
Pancreatic Cancer and Diabetes Mellitus
Pancreatic Cancer Screening
Diagnosis and Staging of Pancreatic Cancer
Imaging Evaluations: Pancreatic Protocol CT and MRI, PET-CT
Laparoscopy
Role of Gastroenterologists: Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), EUS-guided Biopsy
Role of Ca 19-9 in Diagnosis/Staging and Management
Management of Locally Advanced/ Metastatic Disease
Medical Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Management of Resectable and Borderline Resectable Disease
Surgery
Medical Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Endoscopic Management of Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms
Jaundice/Biliary Obstruction: ERCP/EUS BD
Gastric Outlet Obstruction: Antroduodenal Stenting, Venting PEG, EUS-guided Gastrojejunostomy
Pain Control: Celiac Plexus Neurolysis
Emerging Paradigms in Pancreatic Cancer
Minimally Invasive Surgical Approaches
EUS-Guided Local Therapies
Imaging Based Biomarkers for Pancreatic Cancer
Liquid Biopsies in Pancreatic Cancer
Molecular Profiling and Precision Medicine for Pancreatic Cancer
The Prospects of Immunotherapy in Pancreatic Cancer
Microbiome in Pancreatic Cancer
Early Drug Development in Pancreatic Cancer
Mechanisms and Evidence on Pancreatic Cancer Prevention
Nutrition in Pancreatic Cancer
Prioritizing the Patient Experience: Early Integration of Supportive/Palliative Care in Pancreatic Cancer Management
Patient Reported Outcomes and Quality of Life
Alternative/Integrative Medicine in Pancreatic Cancer. .