Management of Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer

Mario A. Eisenberger

ISBN 10: 1493911759 / ISBN 13: 9781493911752

Published by Springer New York, Springer New York, 2014

About this Item

Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This volume provides new data about the molecular biology of CRPC and a review of the definition, staging and prognostic factors that define CRPC. The book features an in depth review of proven therapeutic options, including bone targeted therapies, immunotherapy, chemotherapy and hormonal based therapies. Combination therapy as well as novel targeted approaches presently under investigations are also reviewed. The text provides up to date guidelines and algorithms for the management of CRPC based on international guidelines presently available as well as evidence based medicine.As a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status of the field, Management of Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer serves as a very useful resource for physicians and researchers dealing with this challenging malignancy.

Seller Inventory # 9781493911752

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Management of Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer
• Publisher: Springer New York, Springer New York
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1493911759
• ISBN 13: 9781493911752
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 260W x 183H x 25D millimeters 260 millimeters width by 183 millimeters height by 25 millimeters depth
• Weight: 867 grams

About this title

Synopsis

This volume provides new data about the molecular biology of CRPC and a review of the definition, staging and prognostic factors that define CRPC. The book features an in depth review of proven therapeutic options, including bone targeted therapies, immunotherapy, chemotherapy and hormonal based therapies. Combination therapy as well as novel targeted approaches presently under investigations are also reviewed. The text provides up to date guidelines and algorithms for the management of CRPC based on international guidelines presently available as well as evidence based medicine.

As a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status of the field, Management of Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer serves as a very useful resource for physicians and researchers dealing with this challenging malignancy.

About the Author

Fred Saad, MD, FRCS
Professor and Chief of Urology, Director of GU Oncology, University of Montreal Endowed Chair in Prostate Cancer, University of Montreal Hospital Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Mario A. Eisenberger, MD
R. Dale Hughes Professor of Oncology and Urology, The Johns Hopkins University, Department of Oncology, The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD, USA.