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Cancer Chemotherapy in Clinical Practice

By Terry Priestman

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Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Year
2012
ISBN
9780857297266, 9780857297273, 9781846289897, 9781846289910, 2012939623
Language
english
Format
PDF
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853 kB (873640 bytes)
Edition
2
Pages
\187
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2021-08-04 16:54:23

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Cancer Chemotherapy in Clinical Practice Copyright Page Preface Contents Chapter 1: The Theoretical Basis of Cancer Chemotherapy Historical Introduction In the Beginning: Genes Growth Factors and Receptors Steroid Receptors and Endocrine Therapy Tyrosine Kinase Genes EGFR VEGFR and Related Receptors Non-receptor Tyrosine Kinases Cytokines Monoclonal Antibodies Targeting Lymphocytes Signal Transduction Proteasome Inhibition Mitosis: Cytotoxic Drugs Alkylating Agents Platinum Analogues Antimetabolites Topoisomerase Inhibitors Cytotoxic Antibiotics Anti-microtubule Drugs A Note on Liposomal Formulations of Cytotoxic Drugs The Development of Cytotoxic Therapy Cytotoxic Drugs and the Cell Cycle Tumour Kinetics: Adjuvant Therapy Gene Analysis and Treatment Selection Bone Modifying Agents: Bisphosphonates and Denosumab Chemoprevention Chapter 2: Practical Aspects of Cancer Chemotherapy Drug Dosing Drug Delivery Venous Lines Implantable Ports Infusion Pumps Epidural Chemotherapy Side Effects of Cancer Chemotherapy Common Side Effects of Cytotoxic Treatment Marrow Suppression Nausea and Vomiting Tiredness or Fatigue Mild Cognitive Impairment: Chemobrain Hair Loss Oral Mucositis Reduced Fertility Second Cancers Speci fi c Side Effects of Cytotoxic Treatment Peripheral Neuropathy Cardiotoxicity Renal Damage Hepatotoxicity Pulmonary Toxicity Skin Damage Ototoxicity Bladder Toxicity Diarrhoea and Constipation Hypersensitivity Reactions Tumour Lysis Syndrome Side Effects of Hormonal Therapies Menopausal Symptoms Endometrial Cancer Thrombo-Embolic Disease Osteoporosis Hormonal Therapies for Prostate Cancer Side Effects of Targeted Therapies Trastuzumab and Cardiotoxicity Infusion Reactions: Cytokine Release Syndrome Targeted Therapies and Skin Toxicity Chapter 3: Chemotherapy in the Management of Cancer Breast Cancer Lung Cancer Small Cell Lung Cancer Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Mesothelioma Urological Cancer Kidney Cancer Bladder Cancer Prostate Cancer Testicular Cancer Gastrointestinal Cancer Oesophageal Cancer Stomach Cancer Carcinoma of the Pancreas Colorectal Cancer Gynecological Cancer Cancer of the Ovary Cervical Cancer Uterine Cancer Brain Tumours Head and Neck Cancer Skin Cancer Soft Tissue Sarcomas Primary Bone Sarcomas Haematological Cancer Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia Lymphomas Hodgkin Lymphoma Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Multiple Myeloma Appendix Appendix A : Chemotherapeutic Agents and Their Trade Names Appendix B: Acronyms of Some Commonly Used Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Regimens Index

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