Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine

Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine
Author: Robert C. Bast, Jr.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 2004
Release: 2017-03-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 111900084X

Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine, Ninth Edition, offers a balanced view of the most current knowledge of cancer science and clinical oncology practice. This all-new edition is the consummate reference source for medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, internists, surgical oncologists, and others who treat cancer patients. A translational perspective throughout, integrating cancer biology with cancer management providing an in depth understanding of the disease An emphasis on multidisciplinary, research-driven patient care to improve outcomes and optimal use of all appropriate therapies Cutting-edge coverage of personalized cancer care, including molecular diagnostics and therapeutics Concise, readable, clinically relevant text with algorithms, guidelines and insight into the use of both conventional and novel drugs Includes free access to the Wiley Digital Edition providing search across the book, the full reference list with web links, illustrations and photographs, and post-publication updates

Cancer Cachexia

Cancer Cachexia
Author: Egidio Del Fabbro
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2015-04-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1910315079

Cancer Cachexia is a concise, fully illustrated handbook written with the aim of increasing awareness of cancer cachexia and highlighting best practice diagnosis, treatment, and management options for this devastating disorder. This is another title in the ongoing Springer Healthcare Cancer Supportive Care Series.

Cachexia and Wasting

Cachexia and Wasting
Author: Stefan D. Anker
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 739
Release: 2007-10-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 8847005523

Cachexia may well represent the flip side of the tremendous achievements of modern medicine. The aim of this volume, written by world-renowned scientists, is to provide the best available evidence on the pathogenesis, clinical features and therapeutic approach of cachexia, and to facilitate the understanding of the complex yet unequivocal clinical role of this syndrome, that truly represents a disease, or, more likely, a disease within other different diseases.

The Systemic Effects of Advanced Cancer

The Systemic Effects of Advanced Cancer
Author: Swarnali Acharyya
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2022-09-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3031095189

This textbook discusses the systemic consequences of cancer, covering a range of topics from tumor-promoting systemic effects to the development of cachexia, as summarized in the introductory chapter 1. Part I of this textbook focuses on tumor-promoting systemic effects and begins with a chapter on how tumor-derived extracellular vesicles and particles lay the foundation for future metastases (Chapter 2). Chapter 3 discusses how metastatic cells that have colonized the bone impact the local bone microenvironment, neighboring muscles, and host physiology. Chapter 4 summarizes the available strategies for targeting metastatic cancer and emphasizes the need to incorporate a systemic view of the disease. Following this overview of the systemic effects of cancer progression, Part II of the textbook discusses cancer-induced cachexia, a debilitating systemic effect of advanced cancer. Chapters 5-7 examine the key signaling pathways (interleukin-6/GP130, NF-kB, and muscle proteolysis) that drive the development of cancer cachexia. Chapters 8 and 9 in Part III of this textbook explore how toxicities from anti-cancer therapy are associated with the onset of cachexia in cancer patients, and provide insight into potential approaches to simultaneously target both cancer and cachexia. Chapters 10 and 11 (Part IV) conclude this textbook by outlining promising approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of cachexia as well as strategies to prevent the development of cachexia through exercise. An understanding of the systemic effects of cancer is essential for the design of effective anti-cancer and anti-cachexia treatment strategies. As such, this textbook provides key information for both students and scientists engaged in cancer research and oncology.

Practical Medical Oncology Textbook

Practical Medical Oncology Textbook
Author: Antonio Russo
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 1104
Release: 2021-10-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3030560511

This textbook combines essential information on clinical cancer medicine with a guide to the latest advances in molecular oncology and tumor biology. Providing a systematic overview of all types of solid tumors, including epidemiology and cancer prevention, genetic aspects of hereditary cancers, differential diagnosis, typical signs and symptoms, diagnostic strategies and staging, and treatment modalities, it also discusses new and innovative cancer treatments, particularly targeted therapy and immunotherapy. Expert commentaries at the end of each chapter highlight key points, offer insights, suggest further reading and discuss clinical application using case descriptions. This textbook is an invaluable, practice-oriented tool for medical students just beginning their clinical oncology studies, as well as for medical oncology residents and young professionals.

The Veterinary ICU Book

The Veterinary ICU Book
Author: Wayne E. Wingfield
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1225
Release: 2020-06-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0429607369

This book is dedicated to the fundamental clinical signs of astute observation, careful differential diagnosis and analytical therapeutic decision-making in emergency veterinary settings. It clearly defines the physiological and clinical principles fundamental to the management of the critically ill small animal patient. With clear guidelines for organizing an emergency/critical care unit, the book also discusses ethical and legal concerns. The 80 expert authors have created a clinically specific resource for the specialist, residents in training, veterinary practitioners, technicians and students.Published by Teton New Media in the USA and distributed by CRC Press outside of North America.

Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism in Cancer Cachexia

Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism in Cancer Cachexia
Author: Peter W.T. Pisters
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2013-11-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3662223465

Cancer cachexia is a complex syndrome characterized by diminished nutrient intake and progressive tissue depletion manifest clinically as anorexia and weight loss. This review examines the basic research that has addressed the fundamental derangements in host intermediary protein metabolism and evaluates current therapeutic approaches to the management of cancer cachexia. This volume provides a new approach as well as a comprehensive review of current basic and clinical research.

Cachexia-anorexia in Cancer Patients

Cachexia-anorexia in Cancer Patients
Author: Eduardo Bruera
Publisher:
Total Pages: 216
Release: 1996
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Symptoms of weight loss, weakness, and lassitude (ie cachexia) can be found among 50 and 90% of cancer patients. This book provides the most comprehensive text in understanding the causes of these symptoms, how they are recognised and measured, which types of patients are affected, and the possible treatments. The book also examines the psychological impact on the patient and family and ways of managing this. The editors' high international standing has enabled them to assemble an outstanding group of authors to write on the many aspects of cancer cachexia.

Biological Mechanism-Based and Patient-Centered Management of Cancer-Related Symptoms and Syndromes

Biological Mechanism-Based and Patient-Centered Management of Cancer-Related Symptoms and Syndromes
Author: Antonio Macciò
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2019-03-22
Genre:
ISBN: 2889457710

The lack of recovery prospects in advanced cancer patients has often led to neglect important achievable therapeutic objectives, such as Quality of Life (QL) improvement, aimed at preserving, for as long as possible, patient integration with their family and social environment. In fact, traditional antineoplastic therapy protocols have been for a long time designed to demonstrate an advantage in clinical response and survival but have ignored essential supportive therapies and psychological and social well-being safeguard programs. Recent research of early integrated palliative care, including supportive care, aimed to obtain patient-centered therapeutic objectives. Noteworthy, advanced cancer patients often present a multiplicity of signs and symptoms responsible for physical impairment and reduction of functional abilities with consequent impossibility of carrying out the common daily activities. Additionally, the psycho-emotional integrity, the maintenance of family and social relationships and the spiritual issues contribute substantially to the optimal patients’ QL. Then, in the care of cancer patients their physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs should be globally addressed. In this context, cancer-related symptoms, which often occur in advanced stage cancer patients and can be either improved or worsened by the antineoplastic therapy, should be treated simultaneously with the planning and implementation of the most appropriate antineoplastic therapy. Therefore, any therapeutic approach should ideally be introduced within a context of the “best supportive care”, which includes optimal symptom management. To obtain this scope, the knowledge and awareness of the biological specificity of the disease and patient psychosocial interactions can no longer be considered optional by the multidisciplinary medical team in charge. To date, many of the mechanisms at the basis of the pathogenesis of many cancer-related symptoms are far from being fully understood. Consequently, an effective treatment is yet lacking and represent an unmet need in oncology clinical practice. This Research Topic includes articles in the field of biochemical, and molecular investigations, physiological and clinical studies related to the pathogenesis and potential targeted approaches of some important cancer signs and symptoms. We focused on cachexia, anorexia, muscle wasting, osteopenia, cancer-related anemia, physical inactivity and fatigue. The Research Topic includes Original Research, Review and Perspective articles.

Cancer Management in Small Animal Practice - E-Book

Cancer Management in Small Animal Practice - E-Book
Author: Carolyn J. Henry
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2009-12-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1437701981

Cancer Management in Small Animal Practice provides you with all the tools needed to diagnose, stage, and manage the many different disease entities known as "cancer." This manual is designed to provide you with easy-to-access, clinically relevant details for complete care of the small animal cancer patient, while considering the needs, concerns, and capabilities of the client. It provides quick reference sections for information not included in current oncology texts, including drug interactions and resources for participation in clinical trials. All information is well referenced and the reference section on the accompanying website includes links to the original and related articles. The latest information including diagnostic procedures, treatment modalities, and outcome predictions to help clients make the best decisions for their pets. Expert contributors, renowned for clinical, as well as academic and research expertise, offer a wide breadth and depth of expertise. Full-color format provides accurate visual depictions of specific diseases and procedures to enhance your diagnostic capabilities. Key Points highlight critical information, enabling quick, easy access. Systems approach to diagnosis and management offers logical, systematic, head-to-tail procedure for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Extensive discussions of supportive care limit adverse events and increase patient survival and puts emergency information at the practitioner’s fingertips. Suggested readings highlight the latest information for further investigation and research. Comprehensive drug safety guidelines thoroughly discuss all information required to safely handle and administer cancer drugs. Helpful drug formularies offer available formulations, recommended dosages, toxicities, and relative costs. Chapter on how to access clinical trials provides helpful information and hope for patients and their caregivers.