Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Present Status And Future Directions

Author : Tommaso Claudio Mineo
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1681081938
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Present Status and Future Directions written by Tommaso Claudio Mineo and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2016-02-04 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a life-threatening neoplasm of the mesothelium, the layer of tissue that covers many organs in the human body. The incidence of this type of neoplasm is gradually increasing among the global human population. Mesothelioma prognosis in patients is usually poor and their life expectancy is significantly reduced. This edited monograph presents holistic information about malignant mesothelioma in one volume. Readers will gain knowledge of the etiology, immunopathology of this disease and will understand the rationale for new treatment methods. The initial section of the book gives the historical context of mesothelioma in medicine. Subsequent sections illustrate mesothelioma epidemiology with respect to the problem of asbestos diffusion in different areas of the world such as Europe, The Americas, East Asia, Australia and Africa. This is followed by chapters detailing current information about asbestos and non-asbestos molecular biology and etiopathogenesis, as well as intriguing insights from human genetics and translational medicine. Other sections in this volume focus on clinical information; mesothelioma diagnosis and staging are thoroughly described with a focus on serum biomarkers and pleural liquid cytology. Additional sections provide information on treatment modalities, with one section dedicated to surgical procedures. Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Present Status and Future Directions is a comprehensive informational resource with well organized sections, aided by protocol charts, tables and figures. The book is essential for both medical oncology students and specialists who want to augment or update their knowledge about this neoplasm.

Author : Robert F. Diegelmann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781681081946
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma written by Robert F. Diegelmann and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a life-threatening neoplasm of the mesothelium, the layer of tissue that covers many organs in the human body. The incidence of this type of neoplasm is gradually increasing among the global human population. Mesothelioma"

Author : Kenneth O'Byrne
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0191566926
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma written by Kenneth O'Byrne and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006-11-16 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Malignant pleural mesothelioma, a malignancy due largely to asbestos exposure, represents an increasingly common challenge to clinical and medical oncologists, respiratory physicians, and cardiothoracic surgeons, as well as researchers in the field. The disease has yet to reach its peak and is expected to kill over 100,000 people worldwide. As malignant pleural mesothelioma gains in profile, Kenneth O'Byrne and Valerie Rusch present a comprehensive overview of the subject, aimed at all health care professionals who come into contact with patients with the disease. The book includes chapters on epidemiology, diagnosis, histopathology, radiology, surgery, chemotherapy, immune therapy, radiotherapy, and palliative medicine, written by an international team of contributors. A molecular biology section focuses on the carcinogenic effects of asbestos fibres and simian virus 40, angiogenesis and angiogenic growth factors, the immune response, and genetic abnormalities detected in the disease. Future therapies are also covered, as is a perspective on the distinct legal issues related to the disease. This highly-illustrated, full colour book provides the ultimate, timely resource on this devastating disease.

Author : Takashi Nakano
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789811591594
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma written by Takashi Nakano and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides essential information on recent advances in molecular genetics, epidemiology, translational research, and the latest results of clinical trials on mesothelioma. Significant progress has been made in understanding mesothelioma biology, and in developing new therapies for this refractory tumor, malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). Not only does this volume summarize the latest research-based data on the disease; it also shares insights into future research directions. The book consists of 5 themed sections on: epidemiology, pathogenesis, screening and early detection, molecular genetics, and clinical aspects and management. Several chapters focus on new trends in the field, e.g. immune therapy and identification of biomarkers, molecular oncogenesis including genetic susceptibility, and molecular diagnostic pathology. The book also highlights new cancer treatment approaches, such as immunotherapy based on immune checkpoint inhibitors, which has meant a paradigm shift in other types of cancer, and given some hope to MPM patients. In turn, it discusses recent molecular pathological studies on mesothelioma, which claim to offer more accurate classifications than traditional morphology and immunohistochemistry-based approaches. All of these cutting-edge analyses provide the basis for a closing discussion on future developments and research directions. Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma - Advances in Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatments has been edited and authored by respected researchers and will be of interest to medical, surgical and radiation oncologists; pulmonologists; pathologists and basic researchers alike. Since the disease represents a significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenge, scientists and clinicians from learners to experts, as well as fellows in training in these subspecialties, will value this book.

Author : Albert K. Martin
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781685070755
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mesothelioma written by Albert K. Martin and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Mesothelioma is a type of cancer in which tumors form in the tissue that lines the lungs, heart, stomach, and other organs. While mesothelioma is relatively rare, it represents a serious health crisis as the disease is aggressive and often fatal. This book includes five chapters that detail the treatment and prognosis of the disease as well as the factors that put a person at risk for developing mesothelioma. Chapter One describes the most promising emerging immunotherapy combinations for the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma, discussing the biological rational underlying their development as well as the issues surrounding their clinical development. Chapter Two provides an overview of malignant mesothelioma, describing the history of its diagnosis and treatment as well as the role that asbestos exposure and other factors play in its development. Chapter Three revises the role of the main inflammatory and immunological markers as prognostic indicators in malignant pleural mesothelioma and discusses the surgical effects on immune response against cancer. Chapter Four explores the main cancer markers utilized for mesothelioma diagnosis as well as the new developments in the field. Lastly, Chapter Five examines the various surgical options available for removing pleural tumors"--

Author : Emanuela Felley-Bosco
Publisher : MDPI
ISBN 13 : 3038974730
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mesothelioma Heterogeneity: Potential Mechanisms written by Emanuela Felley-Bosco and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2019-01-11 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Mesothelioma Heterogeneity: Potential Mechanisms" that was published in IJMS

Author : Sisko Anttila
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030307662
Total Pages : 641 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Occupational Cancers written by Sisko Anttila and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-02-10 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised and updated new edition of a successful book is a multidisciplinary, comprehensive guide to occupational factors of malignant diseases. Building on the first edition, new research discoveries and their consequences in our understanding on carcinogenic mechanisms, diagnosis and attribution of occupational cancers are discussed. Examples of such discoveries are germline and acquired mutations of BAP1 in malignant mesothelioma, which have led to changes in diagnostic criteria, and carcinogen-specific genetic and epigenetic alterations in lung cancer. There are several new chapters, including gastrointestinal cancers, epidemiology of lung cancer, cancer of thyroid, and the role of primary health care in occupational cancer control. Occupational Cancers is aimed at experienced and trainee oncologists, pathologists, clinicians in occupational health, and pulmonologists, as well as epidemiologists, clinical researchers, lawyers and public health officials.

Author : Joseph R. Testa
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319535609
Total Pages : 407 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Asbestos and Mesothelioma written by Joseph R. Testa and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-04-06 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is comprised of a multidisciplinary assessment of the interplay between asbestos and cancer as well as new research about the biology and treatment of malignant mesothelioma. Chapters on the various types of asbestos and other mineral fibers, epidemiology, history and future of asbestos-related diseases are included. Other reviews present new information about the role of asbestos-related inflammation and genetic factors, including the role of inherited mutations of BAP1, in mesothelioma causation, as well as recent research about gene signatures, cell signaling, and epigenetic mechanisms in asbestos-related diseases. Other chapters provide updates of novel disease biomarkers and prevention, mechanistic lesson from genetically engineered mouse and 3-D models of mesothelioma tumorigenesis and therapeutic resistance. Also included are up-to-date reviews of surgical, molecularly targeted chemotherapeutic, and immunotherapeutic approaches for mesothelioma as well as an overview of legal issues.

Author : Antonio Russo
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030560511
Total Pages : 1104 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Practical Medical Oncology Textbook written by Antonio Russo and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-10-06 with total page 1104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook combines essential information on clinical cancer medicine with a guide to the latest advances in molecular oncology and tumor biology. Providing a systematic overview of all types of solid tumors, including epidemiology and cancer prevention, genetic aspects of hereditary cancers, differential diagnosis, typical signs and symptoms, diagnostic strategies and staging, and treatment modalities, it also discusses new and innovative cancer treatments, particularly targeted therapy and immunotherapy. Expert commentaries at the end of each chapter highlight key points, offer insights, suggest further reading and discuss clinical application using case descriptions. This textbook is an invaluable, practice-oriented tool for medical students just beginning their clinical oncology studies, as well as for medical oncology residents and young professionals.

Author : Christian B. Laursen
Publisher : European Respiratory Society
ISBN 13 : 1849840946
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thoracic Ultrasound written by Christian B. Laursen and published by European Respiratory Society. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: