Overview
- Authors:
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John M. Kirkwood
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Division of Medical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, USA
Melanoma Center, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, USA
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Michael T. Lotze
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Departments of Inflammation, Tissue Repair, and Oncology, SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals, King of Prussia, USA
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Joyce M. Yasko
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School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA
Clinical and Network Programs, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, USA
- Hundreds of high quality images in step with the latest developments in medicine
- Insightful guide to the overwhelming influx of knowledge on an array of cancer types
- Protocols for treatment and supportive care
- Divided into four easy-to-read sections
- World-renowned authors from a variety of medical disciplines
- Hand-drawn illustrations
- In-depth explanation for each image
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Current Cancer Therapeutics, Fourth Edition, written by more than 60 renowned authors, provides an insightful guide to the overwhelming influx of knowledge on an array of cancer types, as well as protocols for treatment and supportive care. Divided into four easy-to-read sections; healthcare professionals can easily find key data on pharmacokinetics, drug indications, and toxicities, plus concise summaries of epidemiology and comprehensive management guidance for complications such as hematological, neurological, and cardiopulmonary toxicities. Cutting-edge information, paired with a variety of professionally prepared tables and charts, makes this an unparalleled resource for all healthcare professionals working with this complex disease.
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Table of contents (34 chapters)
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Agents
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- Judy Chiao, Julie Beitz, Robert J. DeLap
Pages 37-54
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- Ulrich Keilholz, Michael T. Lotze
Pages 55-75
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- Douglas Yee, David T. Kiang
Pages 76-94
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- Johann Sebastian de Bono, Anthony W. Tolcher, Eric K. Rowinsky
Pages 95-108
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Specific Neoplasms and Therapeutic Protocols
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- Minetta C. Liu, Marc E. Lippman
Pages 109-129
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- Kevin Staveley-O’Carroll, Herbert J. Zeh, Margaret A. Tempero
Pages 130-149
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- Roger Stupp, Everett E. Vokes
Pages 163-176
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- Carlos William de Araujo, Paul A. Bunn Jr
Pages 177-204
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- Michael T. Lotze, John M. Kirkwood
Pages 205-216
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- Ronald H. Blum, Herbert J. Zeh, David L. Bartlett
Pages 217-229
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- Marc S. Ernstoff, Christopher Tretter, John A. Heaney
Pages 230-249
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- Jennifer Lowney, Gerard M. Doherty
Pages 275-286
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- Edward D. Ball, Edwin Alyea, Jerome Ritz
Pages 287-300
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- Alan R. Yuen, Sandra J. Horning
Pages 301-309
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- Dorothy Pan, Carol S. Portlock
Pages 310-322
Authors and Affiliations
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Division of Medical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, USA
John M. Kirkwood
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Melanoma Center, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, USA
John M. Kirkwood
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Departments of Inflammation, Tissue Repair, and Oncology, SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals, King of Prussia, USA
Michael T. Lotze
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School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA
Joyce M. Yasko
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Clinical and Network Programs, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, USA
Joyce M. Yasko
About the authors
John W. Kirkwood, MD – Professor and Chief, Division of Medical Oncology, UPitt School of Medicine – Pittsburgh, PA