Overview
- Provides essential information on molecular genetics, epidemiology, translational research, and the latest results of clinical trials on mesothelioma
- Consists of 5 themed sections: epidemiology, pathogenesis, screening and early detection, molecular genetics, and clinical aspects and management
- A valuable resource for medical, surgical and radiation oncologists; pulmonologists; pathologists and basic researchers alike
- In connection with occupational or environmental asbestos exposure, has significant implications for global social health issues
Part of the book series: Respiratory Disease Series: Diagnostic Tools and Disease Managements (RDSDTDM)
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Table of contents (30 chapters)
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Pathogenesis
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Screening and Early Detection
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Pathology and Diagnosis
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Molecular Genetics
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About this book
The book consists of 5 themed sections on: epidemiology, pathogenesis, screening and early detection, molecular genetics, and clinical aspects and management. Several chapters focus on new trends in the field, e.g. immune therapy and identification of biomarkers, molecular oncogenesis including genetic susceptibility, and molecular diagnostic pathology. The book also highlights new cancer treatment approaches, such as immunotherapy based on immune checkpoint inhibitors, which has meanta paradigm shift in other types of cancer, and given some hope to MPM patients. In turn, it discusses recent molecular pathological studies on mesothelioma, which claim to offer more accurate classifications than traditional morphology and immunohistochemistry-based approaches. All of these cutting-edge analyses provide the basis for a closing discussion on future developments and research directions.
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma - Advances in Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatments has been edited and authored by respected researchers and will be of interest to medical, surgical and radiation oncologists; pulmonologists; pathologists and basic researchers alike. Since the disease represents a significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenge, scientists and clinicians from learners to experts, as well as fellows in training in these subspecialties, will value this book.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Center for Respiratory Medicine, Osaka, Japan
Professor Takashi Kijima
Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine,
Hyogo College of Medicine, Hyogo, Japan
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Book Subtitle: Advances in Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatments
Editors: Takashi Nakano, Takashi Kijima
Series Title: Respiratory Disease Series: Diagnostic Tools and Disease Managements
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9158-7
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2021
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-15-9157-0Published: 06 February 2021
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-15-9160-0Published: 06 February 2022
eBook ISBN: 978-981-15-9158-7Published: 05 February 2021
Series ISSN: 2509-5552
Series E-ISSN: 2509-5560
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: X, 352
Number of Illustrations: 18 b/w illustrations, 41 illustrations in colour
Topics: Pneumology/Respiratory System, Oncology, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention