Manual of Clinical Oncology, Fourth Edition Fully Revised - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 3540173676 ISBN 13: 9783540173670

Casa editrice: Springer-Verlag, 1987

Riassunto

The continuing success of the VICC's Manual of Clinical Oncology and the continuing refinement of our educational objectives in cancer designed for graduating medical students and young practitioners, cou­ pled with significant additional knowledge in the cancer field have allIed to the decision to publish a Fourth Edition. The collaboration of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan-American Health Orga­ nization (PAHO) in our international and regional conferences in cancer education and the development of courses using the Manual as a basic resource have aided further definition of the VICC's role in cancer educa­ tion throughout the world. Our Revision Committee believes that we have incorporated in this small volume most of the knowledge about cancer which is essential for all students and practioners to know and that we have done so in a clear and concise manner. A large proportion of the material presented herein is devoted to basic aspects, yet presented so that the clinical implications are clear. Although we do not feel that general physicians need to know minor details about all cancers, we feel it is particularly important to be somewhat thorough in our discussions of the more common cancers. We have omitted discussion of the rare cancers, and limited ourselves to the major concepts and princi­ ples of the less common cancers.

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Contenuti

I. General Aspects.- and Survey.- Induction Phase.- In Situ Phase.- Invasion Phase.- Dissemination Phase.- Conclusion.- Epidemiology.- Mortality and Incidence.- Aetiology.- Methods of Study; Problems.- Ionizing Radiation.- Ultraviolet Radiation.- Air Pollution.- Occupational Factors.- Alimentary Factors.- Iatrogenic Chemical Factors.- Hormones.- Tobacco.- Alcohol.- Sex and Reproductive Life.- Circumcision.- Parasites.- Viruses.- Genetic Factors.- Immunodeficiency.- Conclusion.- Prevention.- Primary Prevention.- Secondary Prevention.- New Horizons.- Priorities for Action.- Pathology.- Definitions.- Classification.- Tumour Structure.- Grading.- In Situ and Pre-cancerous Lesions.- Role of Surgical Pathologist.- Natural History of Cancer.- Tumour Growth.- Tumour Spread.- Tumour-Host Relationship.- Local Recurrences and Metastases.- Multiple Primary Cancers.- Causes of Death.- Spontaneous Regression.- Mass Screening and Early Detection.- Cervical Cancer.- Breast Cancer.- Diagnosis.- History.- Physical Examination.- Special Procedures.- Delay in Diagnosis.- Evaluation of the Extent of Disease.- Clinical Staging.- Pathological Staging.- Anatomical Staging.- Principles of Treatment.- “Multidisciplinary” Team Approach to Cancer Therapy.- Planning the Treatment.- Forms of Treatment.- Surgery.- Radiation Therapy.- Chemotherapy.- Hormone Treatment.- Immunotherapy.- Evaluation of Response to Treatment.- Acute Problems in Cancer Management.- Supportive Care of Cancer Patients.- Rehabilitation.- Psychosocial Aspects.- The Physician’s Attitude to Cancer.- The Patient’s Attitude to His Cancer.- The Doctor-Patient Relationship.- The Special Problems of the “Dying Patient”.- Education of the Public About Cancer.- Unproven Methods of Cancer Treatment.- Prognosis.- II. Cancers of Specific Sites.- Skin Cancer.- Melanoma.- Head and Neck.- General Aspects.- Lip.- Anterior Two-Thirds of Tongue (Mobile Portion of Tongue).- Floor of Mouth, Buccal Mucosa.- Gums and Hard Palate.- Tonsils.- Base of Tongue.- Soft Palate.- Nasopharynx.- Hypopharynx.- Nasal Fossa.- Paranasal Sinuses.- Glottic Larynx (Involving the True Vocal Cords).- Supraglottic Larynx.- Salivary Glands.- Chemodectomas.- Thyroid.- Tumours of the Eye.- Intraocular Tumours.- Conjunctival Tumours.- Thorax.- Lung.- Pleura.- Mediastinum.- Alimentary Tract.- Oesophagus.- Stomach.- Pancreas.- Liver.- Gall Bladder.- Colon, Rectum and Anus.- Breast.- Female Genital Organs.- Uterine Cervix.- Endometrium.- Choriocarcinoma.- Ovary.- Vagina.- Vulva.- Male Genital Organs.- Testis.- Penis.- Prostate.- Urinary Tract.- Kidney, Renal Pelvis, Ureter.- Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Carcinoma of Renal Pelvis and Ureter.- Nephroblastoma (Wilms’ Tumour).- Bladder.- Central Nervous System.- Gliomas.- Tumours of the Membranes.- Embryoplastic Tumours.- Mesenchymal Tumours.- Tumours of the Spinal Cord.- Secondary Brain Tumours.- Bone and Soft Tissue.- Bone Tumours.- Osteogenic Sarcoma and Ewing’s Sarcoma.- Chondrosarcoma.- Myeloma.- Soft Tissue Sarcomas.- Bone Sarcomas.- Lymphomas and Myeloma.- Multiple Myeloma.- Leukaemias.- Childhood Cancers.- Wilms’ Tumour (Nephroblastoma).- Neuroblastoma.- Rhabdomysarcoma.- III. Basic Science Research of Imminent Impact on Clinical Oncology.- Cancer Diagnosis.- Biomarkers.- Digital Subtraction Angiography.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- Radiolabelled Monoclonal Antibodies.- Oncogenes and Human Neoplasia.- Recombinant DNA Technology.- Cancer Therapy.- Laser Therapy.- Intraoperative Radiation Therapy.- Tumour Stem Cell Assays.- Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation.- Drug Delivery Systems.- Lymphokines in the Treatment of Cancer.- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.- References.

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• Editore: Springer-Verlag
• Data di pubblicazione: 1987
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 3540173676
• ISBN 13: 9783540173670
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 4
• Numero di pagine: 396
• Redattore: Sherman C. D.
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