Platinum-Based Drugs in Cancer Therapy

The Institute of Cancer Research, UK. Review of all aspects of platinum anticancer drugs and their current use in treatment, as well as future therapeutic prospects. Includes DNA mismatch repair, replicative bypass, apoptosis, and the transport of platinum drugs into tumor cells. For students, researchers, and clinicians.

This volume of the Cancer Drug Discovery and Development series provides comprehensive coverage of some of the basic science associated with cisplatin, its interaction with DNA and how recognitions and processing of platinum-DNA adducts may be associated with tumour response or resistance. …Bringing together the most recent research in the area of platinum drugs…The editors of this book have produced a collection of articles which will be of interest to those who need an introduction to the field of platinum drugs. For anyone already familiar with the field, the chapters on the newer analogues and on some of the more recent basic molecular pharmacology issues will provide a useful update. -The Lancet “The great attention is also paid to all toxicological aspects of platinum drugs from both clinical and regulatory perspective…. The Platinum-based Drugs in Cancer Therapy appears to be a comprehensive book useful for scientist, medical oncologist and pharmacist seeking answer on specific questions concerning preclinical and clinical data of platinum drugs.

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100 Questions and Answers About Brain Tumors

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Whether you are a newly diagnosed brain tumor patient, a survivor, or a friend or relative of either, this book offers help. The Second edition of 100 Questions & Answers About Brain Tumors continues the same doctor-patient collaboration, providing authoritative, practical answers to your questions regarding diagnostic testing, treatment options, clinical trials, and much more. Dr. Stark-Vance and M.L. Dubay discuss the latest brain tumor therapies, including the new anti-angiogenesis drugs and brain tumor vaccines. New illustrations throughout the book, from pathology to PET scans, help the reader gain a clear understanding of how brain tumors differ and why these differences are important in making treatment decisions. 100 Questions & Answers About Brain Tumors, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this frightening disease.

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Harrison’s Hematology and Oncology (Harrison’s Specialties)

The authority of Harrison’s in a handy, full-color paperback devoted exclusively to Hematology and Oncology
A Doody’s Core Title for 2011!
Featuring the chapters on Hematology and Oncology that appear in the landmark Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e, this compact clinical companion delivers all the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliability that have defined Harrison’s.
You’ll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors — presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or the point of care. With its ease of use, indispensable diagnosis-speeding guidelines, and acclaimed state-of-the-art strategies, Harrison’s Hematology and Oncology is a must for students and clinicians alike.
Harrison’s Hematology and Oncology delivers:

• A unique single-source reference featuring hard-to-find integrated information on hematology and oncology
• Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management topics in each of the disease-oriented chapters
• Valuable content in print form from the acclaimed Harrison’s 17e DVD
• 52 chapters written by physicians who have made seminal contributions in their areas of expertise
• 115 high-yield self-assessment Q&A for exam and board review, drawn from Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 17e
• Complete coverage of need-to-know hematology and oncology topics, including the latest information on hematopoiesis, cancer cell biology, and cancer prevention
• Helpful appendix that highlights laboratory values of clinical importance

Everything you would expect from Harrison’s tailored to your specialty
Condensed Table of Contents: The Cellular Basis of Hematopoiesis; Cardinal Manifestations of Hematologic Disease; Anemias; Myeloproliferative Disorders; Hematologic Malignancies; Disorders of Hemostasis; Biology of Cancer; Principles of Cancer Prevention and Treatment; Neoplastic Disorders; Endocrine Neoplasia; Remote Effects of Cancer; Oncologic Emergencies and Late Complications.
The Harrison’s specialty series is written by the same world-renowned author team who brought you Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e:

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