Understanding Leukemias, Lymphomas and Myelomas

Tariq I. Mughal, Tariq Mughal, John Goldman, John M. Goldman, Sabena T. Mughal (Autoren)

Buch | Hardcover

292 Seiten

2009 | 2nd edition
CRC Press (Verlag)
978-1-84184-694-1 (ISBN)

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A brand-new edition of the bestselling guide to hematologic malignancies.

An international team of contributors come together to present all clinically relevant aspects of leukemias, lymphomas, and myelomas. Using clear terminology, the book discusses salient features, diagnostic procedures, prognosis, and treatments for these cancers.

Following on the successful steps of the first edition, this Second Edition covers:

various types of leukemias, lymphomas, and myelomas

utilizing stem cell transplantation

side-effects of various treatments

future prospects for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma

targeted therapies and history of the cancers

information and support sources for patients

Mughal, Tariq I.; Mughal, Tariq; Goldman, John; Goldman, John M.; Mughal, Sabena T.; Mughal, Sabena

Introduction to Blood Cancers. Myths and Facts about Blood and Stem Cells. What Happens in Leukemias, Lymphomas, and Myelomas? Different Types of Leukemias, Lymphomas, and Myelomas. Diagnosis of Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma. The Patient and the Specialist. General Management of Blood Cancers. Specific Therapy for Leukemias. Specific Therapy for Lymphomas. Specific Current Therapy for Myelomas. Current Role of Stem Cell Transplantation for Leukemias, Lymphomas, and Myelomas. Principal Side Effects of the Treatment of Leukemias, Lymphomas, and Myelomas. Future Prospects. Glossary. Appendices. Index.

Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	189 x 246 mm
Gewicht	635 g
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Allgemeines / Lexika
	Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin ► Hämatologie
	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Onkologie
ISBN-10	1-84184-694-5 / 1841846945
ISBN-13	978-1-84184-694-1 / 9781841846941
Zustand	Neuware