Oncology Books

New and Published Books – Page 2

11. Physics of Thermal Therapy

    Fundamentals and Clinical Applications

    Edited by Eduardo Moros

    Series: Imaging in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy

    The field of thermal therapy has been growing tenaciously in the last few decades. The application of heat to living tissues, from mild hyperthermia to high-temperature thermal ablation, has produced a host of well-documented genetic, cellular, and physiological responses that are being researched...

    Published December 4th 2012 by Taylor & Francis
12. Cancer Biomarkers

    Edited by Alexandros G Georgakilas

    This unique synthesis of chapters from top experts in their fields, targets the very important and upcoming area of cancer biomarkers and the need for better and more rigorous design and clinical trial. The book covers several aspects of cancer molecular markers from innovation, screening,...

    Published November 18th 2012 by CRC Press
13. Comprehensive Brachytherapy

    Physical and Clinical Aspects

    Edited by Jack Venselaar, Ali S. Meigooni, Dimos Baltas, Peter J. Hoskin

    Series: Imaging in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy

    Modern brachytherapy is one of the most important oncological treatment modalities requiring an integrated approach that utilizes new technologies, advanced clinical imaging facilities, and a thorough understanding of the radiobiological effects on different tissues, the principles of physics,...

    Published November 7th 2012 by Taylor & Francis
14. Proton and Carbon Ion Therapy

    Edited by C-M Charlie Ma, Tony Lomax

    Series: Imaging in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy

    Proton and Carbon Ion Therapy is an up-to-date guide to using proton and carbon ion therapy in modern cancer treatment. The book covers the physics and radiobiology basics of proton and ion beams, dosimetry methods and radiation measurements, and treatment delivery systems. It gives practical...

    Published October 8th 2012 by CRC Press
15. Lung Cancer Therapy Annual 7

    7th Edition

    Edited by Rolf A. Stahel

    Oncology research and practice in lung cancer continues to develop rapidly. This latest edition of Lung Cancer Therapy Annual briefs the oncology community with a review of the recent literature, emphasizing the therapeutic aspects. It offers an update of the impact that this information will have...

    Published August 12th 2012 by CRC Press
16. Risky Genes

    Genetics, Breast Cancer and Jewish Identity

    By Jessica Mozersky

    Series: Genetics and Society

    Ashkenazi Jews have the highest known population risk of carrying specific mutations in the high-risk breast cancer genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2. So what does it mean to be told you have an increased risk of genetic breast cancer because you are of Ashkenazi Jewish origin? In a time of ever-increasing...

    Published August 6th 2012 by Routledge
17. Biosensors and Cancer

    Edited by Victor R. Preedy, Vinood Patel

    Understanding the importance and application of biosensors is complicated by the diverse range of methods and application and some existing text is somewhat technical in nature with little consideration to the novice. This book disseminates information on biosensors in a readable way by having...

    Published July 26th 2012 by Science Publishers
18. Nanomedicine and Cancer Therapies

    Edited by Mathew Sebastian, Neethu Ninan, Eldho Elias

    Series: Advances in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

    This book presents a wealth of information and research about the most potent cancer healing therapies, focusing particularly how nanomedicine, holistic medicine, and other cancer therapies play important roles in treating cancer. Nanotechnology has the power to radically change the way cancer is...

    Published July 26th 2012 by Apple Academic Press
19. Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain

    Edited by Robert B. Raffa, Richard Langford, Joseph V. Pergolizzi, Jr., Frank Porreca, Ronald J. Tallarida

    There have been tremendous recent advances in the pharmacotherapy, dose regimens, and combinations used to treat cancer and for the treatment or prevention of the spread of disease. As a direct result of these advances, there are an increasing number of cancer survivors, although research dealing...

    Published July 23rd 2012 by CRC Press
20. Biosensors and Molecular Technologies for Cancer Diagnostics

    Edited by Keith E. Herold, Avraham Rasooly

    Series: Series in Sensors

    Bridging the gap between research and clinical application, Biosensors and Molecular Technologies for Cancer Diagnostics explores the use of biosensors as effective alternatives to the current standard methods in cancer diagnosis and detection. It describes the major aspects involved in detecting...

    Published May 28th 2012 by Taylor & Francis