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Current Cancer Therapeutics

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  • © 2001

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Authors:
  1. John M. Kirkwood

    1. Division of Medical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, USA
      Melanoma Center, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, USA

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  2. Michael T. Lotze

    1. Departments of Inflammation, Tissue Repair, and Oncology, SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals, King of Prussia, USA

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  3. Joyce M. Yasko

    1. School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA
      Clinical and Network Programs, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, USA

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  • Hundreds of high quality images in step with the latest developments in medicine
  • Insightful guide to the overwhelming influx of knowledge on an array of cancer types
  • Protocols for treatment and supportive care
  • Divided into four easy-to-read sections
  • World-renowned authors from a variety of medical disciplines
  • Hand-drawn illustrations
  • In-depth explanation for each image

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Table of contents (34 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vii
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  2. Agents

    1. Alkylating and Platinating Agents

      • Stanton L. Gerson
      Pages 1-36

    2. Antimetabolic Agents

      • Judy Chiao, Julie Beitz, Robert J. DeLap
      Pages 37-54

    3. Biologic Agents

      • Ulrich Keilholz, Michael T. Lotze
      Pages 55-75

    4. Hormonal Agents

      • Douglas Yee, David T. Kiang
      Pages 76-94

    5. Tubulin-Targeting Drugs

      • Johann Sebastian de Bono, Anthony W. Tolcher, Eric K. Rowinsky
      Pages 95-108

  3. Specific Neoplasms and Therapeutic Protocols

    1. Breast Cancer

      • Minetta C. Liu, Marc E. Lippman
      Pages 109-129

    2. Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer

      • Kevin Staveley-O’Carroll, Herbert J. Zeh, Margaret A. Tempero
      Pages 130-149

    3. Lower Gastrointestinal Cancer

      • Jean L. Grem
      Pages 150-162

    4. Head and Neck Cancer

      • Roger Stupp, Everett E. Vokes
      Pages 163-176

    5. Lung Cancer

      • Carlos William de Araujo, Paul A. Bunn Jr
      Pages 177-204

    6. Melanoma and Other Tumors of the Skin

      • Michael T. Lotze, John M. Kirkwood
      Pages 205-216

    7. Sarcomas

      • Ronald H. Blum, Herbert J. Zeh, David L. Bartlett
      Pages 217-229

    8. Genitourinary Cancer

      • Marc S. Ernstoff, Christopher Tretter, John A. Heaney
      Pages 230-249

    9. Gynecologic Malignancies

      • Scott Wadler
      Pages 250-265

    10. Malignant Glioma

      • Michael D. Prados
      Pages 266-274

    11. Endocrine Cancer

      • Jennifer Lowney, Gerard M. Doherty
      Pages 275-286

    12. Leukemia

      • Edward D. Ball, Edwin Alyea, Jerome Ritz
      Pages 287-300

    13. Hodgkin’s Disease

      • Alan R. Yuen, Sandra J. Horning
      Pages 301-309

    14. Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

      • Dorothy Pan, Carol S. Portlock
      Pages 310-322
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About this book

Current Cancer Therapeutics, Fourth Edition, written by more than 60 renowned authors, provides an insightful guide to the overwhelming influx of knowledge on an array of cancer types, as well as protocols for treatment and supportive care. Divided into four easy-to-read sections; healthcare professionals can easily find key data on pharmacokinetics, drug indications, and toxicities, plus concise summaries of epidemiology and comprehensive management guidance for complications such as hematological, neurological, and cardiopulmonary toxicities. Cutting-edge information, paired with a variety of professionally prepared tables and charts, makes this an unparalleled resource for all healthcare professionals working with this complex disease.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Division of Medical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, USA

    John M. Kirkwood

  • Melanoma Center, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, USA

    John M. Kirkwood

  • Departments of Inflammation, Tissue Repair, and Oncology, SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals, King of Prussia, USA

    Michael T. Lotze

  • School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA

    Joyce M. Yasko

  • Clinical and Network Programs, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, USA

    Joyce M. Yasko

About the authors

John W. Kirkwood, MD – Professor and Chief, Division of Medical Oncology, UPitt School of Medicine – Pittsburgh, PA

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Current Cancer Therapeutics

  • Authors: John M. Kirkwood, Michael T. Lotze, Joyce M. Yasko

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1099-0

  • Publisher: Current Medicine Group London

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2001

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-57340-176-0Published: 18 June 2001

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4613-1099-0Published: 29 June 2013

  • Edition Number: 4

  • Number of Pages: VII, 490

  • Topics: Oncology

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