Head and Neck Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book


Book Description

This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Glenn J. Hanna, will focus on Head and Neck Cancer. This issue is one of six selected each year by our series consulting editors, Dr. George P. Canellos and Dr. Edward J. Benz. This issue addresses the evaluation and management of the complex head and neck cancer patient with articles focused on unique epidemiology and therapeutic principles by subsite of disease. Additional information relevant to rare head and neck malignancies is included. The issue further focuses on the evolving applications of minimally invasive surgery in oropharynx cancer and the role of immunotherapy in the management of advanced disease. Topics include: Radiologic Evaluation of the Head and Neck Cancer Patient, Robotic and Endoscopic Approaches to Head and Neck Surgery, Cancer of the Oral Cavity and Lip, Cancer of the Oropharynx and the Association with Human Papillomavirus, Cancer of the Larynx and Hypopharynx, Cancer of the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses, Cancer of the Nasopharynx and the Association with Epstein-Barr Virus, Salivary Glands Cancers, Thyroid and Parathyroid Cancers, Cutaneous Malignancies of the Head and Neck, Managing Recurrent and Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer, and Immunotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer. - Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on head and neck cancer, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.




Head and Neck Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America


Book Description

This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America is devoted to Head and Neck Cancer. Guest Editor Alexander Colevas, MD has assembled a group of expert authors to review the following topics: Epidemiology of SCCHN; Genetics of Head and Neck Cancers; Molecular Biology of Head and Neck Cancers; Quality of Life in Head and Neck Cancer Treatment; Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma; Evolving Surgical Techniques in SCCHN; Radiation Oncology New Approaches in SCCHN; Thyroid Gland Malignancies; Sequential and Concurrent Chemoradiation; Systemic Chemotherapy for SCCHN Focus on New targets and Agents; EGFR Inhibition in SCCHN; Diagnostic and Therapeutic Assessment Imaging in Head and Neck Cancer; Salivary Gland Cancers; Immunotherapy in SCCHN; Human Papillomavirus in SCCHN; and Supportive Care Issues in SCCHN Treatment and Survivorship: Dental, Nutrition, Speech and Swallowing, Depression.




Immunotherapy in Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America


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This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest edited by Patrick A. Ott, will focus on Immunotherapy in Cancer. Topics include, but are not limited to, Cancer Vaccines, Innate Immune stimulation, Costimulatory and Agonistic Antibodies, Immune modulation with radiation, Oncolytic virus therapy, Cytokine Therapy, Adoptive T cell transfer, Immune related toxicity, and Immune checkpoint combinations.




Neuroendocrine Tumors, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America


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This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America is devoted to Neuroendocrine tumors. Articles in this issue include: Pathology Classification of Neuroendocrine Tumors; Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Neuroendocrine Tumors; Surgical Management of Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors; Systemic Therapies for Advanced Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors; Thymic and Bronchial Carcinoid Tumors; Surgical Management of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors; Systemic Therapies for Advanced Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors; Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma; Poorly Differentiated Neuroendocrine Tumors; Role of Somatostatin Analogs in the Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors; Peptide Receptor Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Neuiroendocrine Tumors; Hepatic-Directed Therapies in Patients with Neuroendocrine Tumors; and Neuroendocrine Tumor Clinical Trial Interpretation and Design.




Head and Neck Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America


Book Description

This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Glenn J. Hanna, will focus on Head and Neck Cancer. This issue is one of six selected each year by our series consulting editors, Dr. George P. Canellos and Dr. Edward J. Benz. This issue addresses the evaluation and management of the complex head and neck cancer patient with articles focused on unique epidemiology and therapeutic principles by subsite of disease. Additional information relevant to rare head and neck malignancies is included. The issue further focuses on the evolving applications of minimally invasive surgery in oropharynx cancer and the role of immunotherapy in the management of advanced disease. Topics include: Radiologic Evaluation of the Head and Neck Cancer Patient, Robotic and Endoscopic Approaches to Head and Neck Surgery, Cancer of the Oral Cavity and Lip, Cancer of the Oropharynx and the Association with Human Papillomavirus, Cancer of the Larynx and Hypopharynx, Cancer of the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses, Cancer of the Nasopharynx and the Association with Epstein-Barr Virus, Salivary Glands Cancers, Thyroid and Parathyroid Cancers, Cutaneous Malignancies of the Head and Neck, Managing Recurrent and Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer, and Immunotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer. Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on head and neck cancer, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.




Bladder Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, E-Book


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This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, Guest Edited by Dr. Guru P. Sonpavde, is devoted to Bladder Cancer. This issue is one of six selected each year by our series Consulting Editors, George P. Canellos and Edward J. Benz. Topics discussed in this important issue include: Epidemiology of bladder cancer, The molecular biology of bladder cancer and potential implications for therapy, Current therapy for metastatic urothelial carcinoma, Current perioperative therapy for muscle invasive urothelial carcinoma, Current therapy and emerging intravesical agents to treat non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, Diagnosis and staging of bladder and upper tract urothelial cancer, Surgery for bladder and upper tract urothelial cancer, Bladder conserving therapy for muscle invasive bladder cancer: opportunities to incorporate molecular profiling, Emerging immunotherapy for bladder cancer, Emerging targeted therapy for bladder cancer, Real world outcomes of patients with bladder cancer, Preclinical systems to develop bladder cancer therapeutics, Developing precision medicine for bladder cancer, and Future Directions in Bladder Cancer Treatment and Research.







Pancreatic Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America


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This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America is devoted to Pancreatic Cancer. Guest Editor Brian Wolpin, MD has assembled a group of expert authors to review the following topics: Biology and genetics of pancreatic adenocarcinoma; Mouse models of pancreatic adenocarcinoma; Epidemiology and inherited predisposition for sporadic pancreatic adenocarcinoma; Familial pancreatic adenocarcinoma; Imaging and endoscopic approaches to pancreatic cancer; Diagnosis and management of pancreatic cystic neoplasms; Surgical management of pancreatic cancer; Peri-operative therapy for surgically resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma; Diagnosis and management of borderline resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma; Treatment approaches to locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma; Therapeutic approaches for metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma; Supportive and end-of-life care for patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma; and Novel therapeutics for pancreatic adenocarcinoma.




Rare Cancers, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America


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Topics include: Rare Cancers; Mast Cell Leukemia; Uveal Melanoma; Esthesioneuroblastoma; Parathyroid Carcinoma; Thymoma/Thymic Carcinoma; Mesothelioma; Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST); Uterine Sarcoma; Cancer of the Appendix; Urethral Cancer; Anal Cancer; and Merkel Cell Carcinoma.




Cancer Precursor Conditions and their Detection, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America


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In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Elizabeth K. O'Donnell brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Cancer Precursor Syndromes and Their Detection. Top experts focus on cancer precursors for different sites, with articles on the risk-benefit analysis of early interception; plasma cell precursors; early detection and interception of lung cancer, cervical cancer, GI cancers, skin cancer; and head and neck cancer; biomarkers and early detection; and more. - Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP); prostate cancer: early detection and intervention; ductal carcinoma in situ; cancer prevention; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on cancer precursor syndromes and their detection, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.