Pancreatic Cancer

The MD Anderson Solid Tumor Oncology series presents cutting-edge surgical treatment and medical therapy for specific sites. This volume, Pancreatic Cancer, addresses epidemiology and molecular biology, inherited syndromes, staging, surgical techniques, multimodality therapy, and emerging therapies. The individual chapters focus on narrow, specific topics to produce a reference work of value to those interested in pancreatic cancer from a clinical and translational research perspective. A must-have for surgical oncologists and general surgeons.

ISBN 1441928987   Pages 444 ISBN13 9781441928986 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 766 Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc.   Published in New York, NY Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc.   Series title M.D.Anderson Solid Tumor Oncology Series Format Paperback   Height (mm) 254 Publication date 04 Dec 2010   Width (mm) 178 Library of Congress 00053775   Spine width (mm) 22 DEWEY 616.99437   Academic level Professional / Scholarly DEWEY edition DC22

From the contents:PART I: Epidemiology/Molecular Biology. 1.Molecular Epidemiology 2.Molecular Biology of Pancreactic Cancer 3.Molecular Markers as a Tool for Early Diagnosis of Pancreatic 4. Cell Signaling Pathways in Pancreatic Cancer 5. Pancreatic Stem Cells and the Origin of c Cancer 6. Inherited Pancreatic Cancer Syndromes PART II: 7. Radiologic Staging: CT, MRI 8. Endoscopic Staging: EUS, paroscopic Staging PART III: Surgery/Therapeutic /Pain Management. 10. Whipple Procedure 11. Regional Lymph ection 12. Pylorus Preservation vs. Standard coduodenectomy 13. Vascular Resection and Reconstruction 14. s for Pancreatic-Biliary Reconstruction 15. Local Excision mpullary Tumors 16. Distal Pancreatectomy 17. Outcomes and the Surgical Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer 18. c Palliation for Locally Advanced and Metastatic Disease 19. gement PART IV: Multimodality Therapy. 20. Postoperative Therapy 21. Neoadjuvant Therapy 22. European Adjuvant Trials ant Regional Infusion Therapy 24. Intraoperative Radiation 5. Conformal Radiation Therapy 26. Radiation Sensitizers.- Part V: Emerging Therapies ...

From the reviews: "This volume about pancreatic cancer defines the standard on multimodality care ! . All chapters of this volume are written by outstanding authors who are among the leading world experts, and it is completed by several tables and high-quality images ! . At a time when research is beginning to understand the molecular basis of solid tumours, this volume becomes a precious tool ! . It is almost mandatory for clinicians, surgical oncologists and general surgeons to have such an in-depth, up-to-date and referenced volume." (C. Cucino, Digestive and Liver Disease, Vol. 36, 2004) "This monograph covers all current aspects of the management of pancreatic cancer in commendable detail. The book is well produced and contains sufficient illustrations in high quality black and white. ! There is considerable attention to detail of the technique for surgical resection, and one chapter each has been devoted to endoscopic palliation and celiac plexus block. ! this book provides a comprehensive review of pancreatic cancer, with well-referenced reviews in the majority of areas of current therapeutic interest ." (Colin D. Johnson, European Journal of Cancer Care, Vol. 12 (3), 2003) "Pancreatic Cancer, which is part of the MD Anderson Solid Tumour Oncology Series, is an extremely worthwhile reference book for clinicians involved in the management of pancreatic cancer. ! pancreatic cancer poses a difficult management problem for clinicians. An understanding of tumour biology by clinicians will assist with the introduction of ! new therapies into clinical practice. This book will undoubtedly achieve its intended aim." (D. Fenton-Lee, Cancer Forum, Vol. 27 (1), 2003) "The purpose of this book is to provide information to anyone interested in the field of pancreatic cancer, in order to achieve the best care for patients ! . The strength of this book is represented by the last part, which provides up-to-date and novel insights on emerging therapies of pancreatic cancer. ! this is a valuable book. It will give clinicians involved in this particular field an excellent background and introduction, plus a clear view on future development." (S. Cascinu, Annals of Oncology, Vol. 13 (6), 2002)

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