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Hardback. The prevailing model of medical care for patients with cancer emphasizes the curative efforts of medical technology toward the eradication of the disease. Yet, the suffering of the patient as a result of the disease is often overlooked. This book illustrates the range of issues encompassed by palliative care and rehabiliation of cancer patients. Editor(s): Von Gunten, Charles F. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBP; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792385257
- ISBN
- 9780792385257
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.28
€ 242.28
Hardback. Reviews the biological interactions between hematopoietic progenitors, growth factors and cytokines, and the stromal micro-environment that have provided the scientific basis for our understanding of hematopoiesis. This book presents the pathophysiology of neutropenia, anemia and thrombocytopenia. Editor(s): Wingard, John R.; Demetri, George D. Series: Developments in Oncology. Num Pages: 407 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 407
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792384861
- ISBN
- 9780792384861
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.06
€ 193.06
Hardback. Despite the progress in many areas of treatment and control, cancer remains a frightening threat to everyone. This book explains that the idea of 'bad genes' may contain an unexpected positive side. It is suitable for health professionals, researchers, clinicians and biomedical scientists. Series: Developments in Oncology. Num Pages: 148 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 870.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383833
- ISBN
- 9780792383833
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.55
€ 124.55
Hardback. Offers information on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of thyroid neoplasms. This title is of interest to scholars in the field, as well as to physicians who treat patients with thyroid disease. Editor(s): Fagin, James A. Series: Endocrine Updates. Num Pages: 372 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383260
- ISBN
- 9780792383260
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.80
€ 244.80
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Advances in Hematologic Malignancies
. Ed(S): Tallman, Martin S.; Gordon, Leo I.
Hardback. The field of medicine relating to haematologic malignancies is one in which advances in therapy have been closely linked to a better understanding of molecular medicine. This text aims to provide practitioners with an understanding of the constantly evolving concepts in this area. Editor(s): Tallman, Martin S.; Gordon, Leo I. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 377 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 377
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792382065
- ISBN
- 9780792382065
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 356.10
€ 356.10
Hardback. Gastrointestinal tract malignancies encompass a spectrum of diseases with marked differences in etiology, incidence, biological behavior, and treatment outcome. This title is aimed at those involved in the multidisciplinary approach to the gastrointestinal cancer patient, including medical, radiation and surgical oncologists. Editor(s): Benson, Al B. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 391 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 391
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792382058
- ISBN
- 9780792382058
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 361.39
€ 361.39
Hardback. Policy and outcome studies represent an area of research in oncology. Understanding the factors that affect quality of life, costs of care, patterns of care, and outcomes in oncology is important to providing comprehensive care. This title highlights some of the important areas of health services research in oncology. Editor(s): Bennett, Charles L.; Stinson, Tammy. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 182 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 182
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792382034
- ISBN
- 9780792382034
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.34
€ 241.34
Hardback. The increasing use of central venous access devices and antimicrobial prophylaxis has changed the epidemiology of infection in these patients as well. This title intends to emphasize that while the management of infection in cancer patients is common, it is constantly changing. Editor(s): Noskin, Gary A. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792381501
- ISBN
- 9780792381501
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 359.51
€ 359.51
Hardback. There have been major advances in the treatment of patients with gynecologic malignancies. Perhaps the biggest advances have been in the area of ovarian cancer. This title focuses on this malignancy. It discusses cytoreductive surgery; screening for ovarian cancer; chemotherapy; and, various chemotherapeutic drugs. Editor(s): Ozols, Robert F. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 387 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 387
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792380702
- ISBN
- 9780792380702
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 592.89
€ 592.89
Computational and Evolutionary Analysis of HIV Molecular Sequences
. Ed(S): Rodrigo, Allen G.; Learn, Gerald H.
Hardback. HIV research is unusual in that it brings together scientists from a wide range of disciplines. This book seeks to bridge the gap between these groups, in both subject matter and terminology. Focusing on HIV genetic variation, it covers such issues as sampling and processing sequences, population genetics, phylogenetics and drug targets. Editor(s): Rodrigo, Allen G.; Learn, Gerald H. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792379942
- ISBN
- 9780792379942
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.91
€ 190.91
Advances in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
. Ed(S): Burt, Richard K.; Brush, Mary M.
Hardback. The field of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is rapidly evolving. Realization that hematopoietic stem cells give rise to the immune compartment has resulted in clinical trials of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with autoimmune diseases. This book deals with the subject. Editor(s): Burt, Richard K.; Brush, Mary M. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 414 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 779.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 414
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792377146
- ISBN
- 9780792377146
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.80
€ 245.80
Hardback. Non-myeloablative allogeneic stem cell transplantation is a major advance in the field of hematopoietic transplantation. This approach uses non-cytotoxic or reduced-intensity cytotoxic therapy to prepare patients for allografting of hematopoietic stem cells and lymphocytes. Editor(s): Bashey, Asad; Ball, Edward D. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792376460
- ISBN
- 9780792376460
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.32
€ 122.32
Liver-directed Therapy for Primary and Metastatic Liver Tumors
. Ed(S): Talamonti, Mark S.; Pappas, Sam G.
Hardback. This is a comprehensive examination of tumours of the liver. It provides a multi-modality approach to management of all types of primary and secondary liver tumours. The biology of liver cancers, radiologic imaging and novel, non-surgical interventional strategies are given. Editor(s): Talamonti, Mark S.; Pappas, Sam G. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792375234
- ISBN
- 9780792375234
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.35
€ 191.35
Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Secondary Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
. Ed(S): Raza, Azra; Mundle, Suneel D.
Hardback. Myelodysplastic syndromes are to the bone marrow what pneumonia is to the lungs; the response of an organ to a variety of etiologic insults. This work attempts to define a clearer picture of the problem by defining questions related to MDS that need to be addressed immediately. Editor(s): Raza, Azra; Mundle, Suneel D. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792373964
- ISBN
- 9780792373964
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.60
€ 190.60
Hardback. Offers an overview of topics related to cancer chemoprevention. This book provides a review of topics ranging from basic research arenas to clinical trial design, implementation, and interpretation. It covers areas necessary for understanding the field of cancer chemoprevention for the interested reader, for individuals wishing to enter this area. Editor(s): Bergan, Raymond C. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372592
- ISBN
- 9780792372592
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.23
€ 191.23
Hardback. In the United States alone, the incidence of new cases of thoracic neoplasms is over 180,000. Lung cancer is the most common of the thoracic neoplasms. This book provides a review of the various thoracic neoplasms and offers a better understanding of the biology, natural history, diagnosis and treatment of these malignancies. Editor(s): Ettinger, David S. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 404 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1700.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372486
- ISBN
- 9780792372486
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 224.62
€ 224.62
hardcover. Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and human T-cell lymphotropic virus type I (HTLV-I) is known to be associated with an increased risk of neoplastic disorders. This book examines the epidemiology, biology, and clinical management of neoplasms occurring in such individuals. Editor(s): Sparano, Joseph A. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 378 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792372202
- ISBN
- 9780792372202
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.52
€ 187.52
Growth Factors and Their Receptors in Cancer Metastasis
. Ed(S): Jiang, Wen G.; Matsumoto, Kunio; Nak...
Hardback. This text provides knowledge of growth factors and their receptors in cancer metastasis. It covers basic cellular and molecular biology of growth factors and their receptors, as well as their role in cancer and cancer metastasis in clinical settings. Editor(s): Jiang, Wen G.; Matsumoto, Kunio; Nakamura, Toshikazu. Series: Cancer Metastasis - Biology and Treatment. Num Pages: 303 pages, 51 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 695.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 303
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371410
- ISBN
- 9780792371410
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.36
€ 239.36
Hardback. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are common. There is increasing appreciation of the importance of the immune system in the pathogenesis of a number of these diseases. This book covers basic aspects of innate and adaptive immunity in the gastrointestinal tract, oral tolerance, and cellular and molecular mechanisms of chronic inflammation. Editor(s): Mahida, Y.R. Series: Immunology and Medicine. Num Pages: 359 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM; MJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 359
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792370710
- ISBN
- 9780792370710
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.06
€ 192.06
Hardback. Provides a comprehensive account of the known groups of human tumour antigens, and the immune effector cells involved in tumour rejection. This book includes chapters that deals with various major groups of human tumour antigens are included, covering differentiation antigens, testes-associated antigens, CEA, mucin, and viral antigens. Editor(s): Robins, R. Adrian; Rees, R. C. Series: Immunology and Medicine. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 253
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792370079
- ISBN
- 9780792370079
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.23
€ 190.23