Product DescriptionWhen Robbie was two the doctor found out that he had a cancer of the blood, called leukemia…… More >>

Product DescriptionWhat people need to know—right from the start—about their cancer More than 1.3 million Americans will be diagnosed with various forms of cancer this year. They, their families, and their caregivers will all be seeking information about their specific cancer type. This guide from the [...]]]>

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What people need to know—right from the start—about their cancer More than 1.3 million Americans will be diagnosed with various forms of cancer this year. They, their families, and their caregivers will all be seeking information about their specific cancer type. This guide from the experts at the American Cancer Society gives them what they need to know, right from the start…. More >>

Product DescriptionA practical reference guide for all medical staff, trainees and specialists, involved in the day-to-day treatment of patients with lymphoma, myeloma and leukemia as well as professional pharmacists dealing with chemotherapy in hemato-oncology within both the hospital and out-patient facilities.This handbook details how chemotherapy should be administered to patients with hemato-oncological disorders, and includes [...]]]>

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A practical reference guide for all medical staff, trainees and specialists, involved in the day-to-day treatment of patients with lymphoma, myeloma and leukemia as well as professional pharmacists dealing with chemotherapy in hemato-oncology within both the hospital and out-patient facilities.
This handbook details how chemotherapy should be administered to patients with hemato-oncological disorders, and includes an alphabetical listing of all the drugs in current use, their dosages, side effects, mechanisms and complications. Conventional and newer chemotherapy regimens and their timing schedules are included. Essential references relating the drugs and specific regimens are provided…. More >>

Product DescriptionG. Landes). Royal Free Hospital, London, U.K. Research describing the large number of chromosome changes reported in acute lymphoblastic leukemia. DNLM: Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Acute–genetics. … More >>

Product DescriptionG. Landes). Royal Free Hospital, London, U.K. Research describing the large number of chromosome changes reported in acute lymphoblastic leukemia. DNLM: Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Acute–genetics. … More >>

Product DescriptionRoyal Preston Hospital, London, UK. Pocket-sized text presenting the basics of these diseases, treatment, and the likely outcome. Intended for the non-specialist physician, medical student, and patients and their families. Includes a comprehensive glossary and an international listing of patient support groups. Color illustrations. Trim size: 8.5 x 5.5 inches. Softcover. … More [...]]]>

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Royal Preston Hospital, London, UK. Pocket-sized text presenting the basics of these diseases, treatment, and the likely outcome. Intended for the non-specialist physician, medical student, and patients and their families. Includes a comprehensive glossary and an international listing of patient support groups. Color illustrations. Trim size: 8.5 x 5.5 inches. Softcover. … More >>

Product DescriptionThis semi-annual series consists of collected contributions on topics in cancer research and related fields. The series serves as an important source of information in the field of cancer research. This title provides a concise overview of two decades of adult T-cell leukemia and HTLV-1 research…. More >>

Product DescriptionThis new book brings together leading research from around the globe. Leukaemia is a cancer that begins in blood cells. In people with leukaemia, the bone marrow produces abnormal white blood cells. The abnormal cells are leukaemia cells. At first, leukaemia cells function almost normally. In time, they may crowd out normal white blood [...]]]>

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This new book brings together leading research from around the globe. Leukaemia is a cancer that begins in blood cells. In people with leukaemia, the bone marrow produces abnormal white blood cells. The abnormal cells are leukaemia cells. At first, leukaemia cells function almost normally. In time, they may crowd out normal white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. The scope of the book includes the four common types of leukaemia: Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (chronic lymphoblastic leukaemia, CLL) most often affecting people over age 55. Chronic myeloid leukaemia (chronic myelogenous leukaemia, CML) affects mainly adults. Acute lymphocytic leukaemia (acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, ALL) the most common… More >>

Product DescriptionTransferring hematopoietic stem cells and immune cells has continued to be a promising therapeutic alternative and a fascinating area of cell biology as well as a field of persistent procedural problems. This explains why substantial parts of basic research on cell growth and differentiation, immune tolerance and antitumor effects, gene transfer, minimal residual disease [...]]]>

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Transferring hematopoietic stem cells and immune cells has continued to be a promising therapeutic alternative and a fascinating area of cell biology as well as a field of persistent procedural problems. This explains why substantial parts of basic research on cell growth and differentiation, immune tolerance and antitumor effects, gene transfer, minimal residual disease and supportive care have settled around clinical transplantation in hematology and oncology. This second volume updates the current role of allogeneic and autologous transplantation in leukemias, lymphomas and solid cancers, including controversial strategies and novel experimental approaches. Outstanding representatives of leading groups guara… More >>

Product DescriptionUpdates current knowledge on the basic science of therapeutics and its influence on treatment choices for tumors arising in the myeloid and lymphoid organs. Among the topics: therapy for acute myelogenous leukemia, classification and management of myelodysplastic syndromes, adults with acute lympho-… More >>