Thalassemia, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book

Thalassemia, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Edward J. BenzJr
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2023-03-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 044318321X

In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Edward J. Benz, Jr. and Vijay G. Sankaran bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Thalassemia. Top experts in the field provide an overview of the history, epidemiology, pathogenic mechanisms, and clinical management of the thalassemia syndromes. - Contains 16 practice-oriented topics including molecular basis and genetic modifiers of thalassemia; fetal hemoglobin in thalassemia; clinical complications and their management; iron chelation in thalassemia; fertility and pregnancy in women with transfusion-dependent thalassemia; gene therapy and genome editing in thalassemia; emerging medical therapies for thalassemia; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on thalassemia, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Lung Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book

Lung Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Sarah B. Goldberg
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2023-05-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0443183074

In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Sarah B. Goldberg and Roy S. Herbst bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Lung Cancer. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as state-of-the-art pathologic and molecular testing; neoadjuvant vs. adjuvant therapy for early-stage NSCLC; new therapies on the horizon (immunotherapy, ADCs, etc.); supportive care and symptom management; smoking cessation; and more. - Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including lung cancer screening; advances in surgical techniques for lung cancer; non-surgical therapy for early-stage lung cancer; locally advanced lung cancer; what's new in small cell lung cancer; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on lung cancer, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Global Oncology: Disparities, Outcomes and Innovations Around the Globe, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book

Global Oncology: Disparities, Outcomes and Innovations Around the Globe, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Mary D. Chamberlin
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2023-11-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0443182590

In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Mary D. Chamberlin and Narjust Duma bring theirconsiderable expertise to the topic of Global Oncology: Disparities, Outcomes and Innovations Around the Globe. The first section of this issue is non-disease site-specific, covering broad topics that influence global health and oncology in various world regions, such as disparities, political unrest, the role of ASCO and ICEC and other organizations for education and research collaborations, access to training and innovations, etc. The second section is disease site-specific (lung, CNS, lymphoma, etc.), addressing approaches to prevention, access to treatment, survivorship, palliative care, and more. - Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including North America: disparities of care and the role of ASCO in addressing disparities of cancer care; evolving epidemiology: impact of lifestyle and prevention for breast and lung cancers; education and training models for remote learning: GlobalMedNet, GI Rising, Global Oncology for a new generation of fellows; breast cancer disparities: shared decision making and technological innovations; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on global oncology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Bladder Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book

Bladder Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Guru P. Sonpavde
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2021-05-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323764525

This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, Guest Edited by Dr. Guru P. Sonpavde, is devoted to Bladder Cancer. This issue is one of six selected each year by our series Consulting Editors, George P. Canellos and Edward J. Benz. Topics discussed in this important issue include: Epidemiology of bladder cancer, The molecular biology of bladder cancer and potential implications for therapy, Current therapy for metastatic urothelial carcinoma, Current perioperative therapy for muscle invasive urothelial carcinoma, Current therapy and emerging intravesical agents to treat non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, Diagnosis and staging of bladder and upper tract urothelial cancer, Surgery for bladder and upper tract urothelial cancer, Bladder conserving therapy for muscle invasive bladder cancer: opportunities to incorporate molecular profiling, Emerging immunotherapy for bladder cancer, Emerging targeted therapy for bladder cancer, Real world outcomes of patients with bladder cancer, Preclinical systems to develop bladder cancer therapeutics, Developing precision medicine for bladder cancer, and Future Directions in Bladder Cancer Treatment and Research.

Renal Cell Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book

Renal Cell Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Bradley A. Mcgregor
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2023-09-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323939007

In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Bradley A. McGregor and Toni K. Choueiri bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Renal Cell Cancer. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as VHL and HIF at the center of renal cell cancer biology; immunobiology and metabolic pathways of renal cell cancer; hereditary renal cell cancer syndromes; the role of the pathologist in renal cell cancer; novel imaging in renal cell cancer; and more. - Contains 18 relevant, practice-oriented topics including the role of surgery in metastatic renal cell cancer; emerging biomarkers in metastatic renal cell cancer; choosing the right treatment for renal cell cancer of variant histology; novel targets in the treatment of renal cell cancer; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on renal cell cancer, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Colorectal Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book

Colorectal Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Kimmie Ng
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2022-05-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323850022

In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Kimmie Ng and Benjamin L. Schlechter bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Colorectal Cancer. Despite tremendous progress in the management of this disease, many questions and controversies remain regarding screening, adjuvant therapy for resected colon cancers, targeted therapies and immunotherapy for patients with advanced disease, surgical management, and more. In this issue, top experts in the field address provide clinicians with the tools to individualize management and optimize care for this growing patient population. - Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including screening for colorectal cancer; hereditary colorectal cancer; disparities in colorectal cancer; microbiome in colorectal cancer; impact of diet and exercise on colorectal cancer; colorectal cancer in younger adults; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on colorectal cancer, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Pancreatic Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book

Pancreatic Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Matthew B. Yurgelun
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2022-10-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323986560

In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Matthew B. Yurgelun and Douglas A. Rubinson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pancreatic Cancer. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as pancreatic adenocarcinoma: trends in epidemiology, risk factors, and outcomes; decision making regarding perioperative therapy in individuals with localized pancreatic adenocarcinoma; the evolving role of radiotherapy in the management of individuals with pancreatic adenocarcinoma; and more. - Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including diabetes, cachexia, sarcopenia, and metabolic factors in individuals with pancreatic adenocarcinoma; PARP inhibitors and other novel therapeutics in pancreatic adenocarcinoma; screening and surveillance for pancreatic adenocarcinoma in high-risk individuals; germline testing for individuals with pancreatic adenocarcinoma and novel genetic risk factors; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pancreatic cancer, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Breast Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book

Breast Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Harold J. Burstein
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2022-11-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0443181861

In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Harold J. Burstein brings his considerable expertise to Breast Cancer. Top experts provide a comprehensive update on multidisciplinary management of early- and late-stage breast cancer, including key topics such as global perspectives on the epidemiology and treatment of breast cancer; breast cancer pathology in the era of genomics; optimizing radiation therapy after breast conserving surgery; and more. - Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including disparities in breast cancer outcomes and how to resolve them; genetic testing in breast cancer; the role of ovarian suppression in early stage premenopausal breast cancer; multidisciplinary management of brain metastases from breast cancer; evidence-based guidance for breast cancer survivorship; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on breast cancer, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Waldenström Macroglobulinemia, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book

Waldenström Macroglobulinemia, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Jorge J Castillo
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2023-07-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 044318299X

In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jorge J. Castillo, Prashant Kapoor, and Shayna Sarosiek bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Waldenström Macroglobulinemia. Top experts in the field provide a focused update on the biology, diagnosis and management, and novel therapies for patients with Waldenström macroglobulinemia, a rare blood cell cancer characterized by an excess of abnormal white blood cells in the bone marrow. - Contains 14 practice-oriented topics including clinical implications of genomic profile in Waldenström macroglobulinemia; chemoimmunotherapy regimens in the frontline management of Waldenström macroglobulinemia; management of relapsed or refractory Waldenström macroglobulinemia; evaluation and management of aggressive transformation in Waldenström macroglobulinemia; management of Waldenström macroglobulinemia in limited-resource settings; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews of Waldenström macroglobulinemia, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Sickle Cell Syndromes, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book

Sickle Cell Syndromes, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Sophie Lanzkron
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2022-11-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323986641

In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Sophie Lanzkron and Jane Little bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Sickle Cell Syndromes. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as structural racism and impact on sickle cell disease (SCD); pathophysiology and biomarkers of SCD; genetic modifiers of SCD; allogeneic transplant and gene therapy: reproductive health; chronic pain; and more. - Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including innovative therapies, addressing challenging complications, novel science on mechanisms of disease; preventing cognitive decline in people with SCD; quality of life in SCD; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on sickle cell syndromes, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.