Oncology / staging
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Pathology books - Oncology-general, staging
Abeloff: Clinical Oncology; June 2004 (3rd edition), 3232 pages, 1000 illus. Extensive reference on the relevant basic science of cancer and common problems in cancer therapy, management of specific malignancies, and patient rehabilitation. Abundant color plates and halftone illustrations.
Al-Nafussi: Tumor Diagnosis: Practical Approach and Pattern Analysis
September 2005 (2nd edition), 992 pages, $350
Thoroughly revised to provide the most up-to-date information to diagnose tumors and tumor-like conditions. Every subject has been reconsidered, and refined; the original sections have been retained, the first giving the detail of the patterns to be found, and what they indicate. The second part is an A to Z of Tumors and Tumor-like Conditions (such as Pseudomalignancy), designed to be referred to during practical laboratory work. more, review
By Malcolm R Alison
2004 (1st ed), 1772 pages, $675 list
Providing a comprehensive overview of scientific and clinical information in all major areas of cancer biology and medicine, The Cancer Handbook stands out from existing oncology textbooks and reference works in that it bridges the gap between the molecular biology of cancer and clinical diagnosis and treatment.
Allen: Histopathogy Reporting: Guidelines for Surgical Cancer
By Derek C Allen
2006 (2nd ed), 412 pages, 140 illus, $99 list
The second revised and updated edition provides an easily comprehensible and practicable framework for standardized histopathology reports in surgical cancer.
Brenner: Oncogenomics: Molecular Approaches to Cancer
By Charles Brenner and David Duggan
2004 (1st ed), 382 pages, $85 list
This book aims to assemble the only available rigorous, yet broadly accessible introduction to this new and exciting field.
Bronchud: Principles of Molecular Oncology; 2003 (2nd edition), 709 pages. A comprehensive discussion of cancer as a disease process, introducing new concepts relating to the combination of molecular diagnostics with developmental therapeutics and the "binary state" analysis. Also recent research on genomics, proteomics, chemoprevention strategies, new molecular targets, therapeutic monoclonal antibodies, and cytotoxic and cytostatic small-molecule weight compounds.
Caliguiri: Cytokines in the Genesis and Treatment of Cancer
By Michael A Caligiuri and Michael T Lotze
2007 (1st ed), 658 pages, $175 list
Provides a comprehensive picture of the dual role of host responses in promoting and inhibiting tumor progression. This volume represents an important investigation into the emerging intersection of cancer biology and cancer immunology.
Cress:
Cell Adhesion and Cytoskeletal Molecules in Metastasis
By Anne E Cress and Raymond B Nagle
2006 (1st ed), 198 pages, $139 list
The adhesion molecules provide a selective advantage for migration of the tumor cell to a distant site. In this volume, the expression of specific adhesion molecules within human cancer tissues are highlighted. The expression signatures from published DNA microarray and immunohistochemistry studies are detailed. more
Cullinane: Molecular Biology and Pathology of Pediatric Cancer; 2003, 332 pages. Provides guidelines on the molecular biology and pathology of childhood malignancies, focusing on the impact of molecular and cytogenetic techniques on understanding the etiology, clinical behavior, diagnosis, and management of pediatric cancer. Also addresses familial and predisposition syndromes.
Damjanov:
Cancer Grading Manual
By Ivan Damjanov and Fang Fan
2006 (1st ed), 126 pages, 213 illus, $90 list
Cancer Grading Manual addresses all histopathologic aspects of tumor pathology essential for grading of tumors. It discusses the history and basic tenets of tumor grading; principles of microscopic grading of tumors; ancillary methods currently used to improve tumor grading; and new techniques used in evaluating tumors and formulating prognosis.
DeVita: Cancer-Principles and Practice of Oncology
By Vincent T DeVita, Samuel Hellman and Steven A Rosenberg
2004 (7th ed), 3120 pages, $329 list
This completely revised, updated classic reflects the latest breakthroughs in molecular biology, cancer prevention, and multimodality treatment of every cancer type.
Fletcher: Diagnostic Histopathology of Tumors
By Christopher DM Fletcher
2007 (3rd edition), 2166 pages, 3100 illus, $379
The New Edition of this highly acclaimed reference provides expert, practical advice on the evaluation and interpretation of suspected tumor specimens. All of the latest ancillary diagnostic and prognostic techniques are incorporated throughout
Goode: Cancer and Inflammation; February 2004, 290 pages. Discusses the epidemiological links between cancer and inflammation, the parallels between inflammation and cancer, the role of inflammation in cancer, inflammatory genes as risk factors for cancer initiation and progression, inflammation and cancer angiogenesis, and preventative and therapeutic strategies.
Greene: AJCC Cancer Staging Atlas (Paperback); April 2006, 450 pages, 343 illus., $65. The AJCC Cancer Staging Atlas can be used alone or in conjunction with the AJCC Manual or Handbook by pathologists, surgeons, registrars, and oncologists who wish to visualize the TNM components for 39 disease sites. Over 400 illustrations provide detailed and thorough anatomic depictions that clarify critical structures and allow the reader to instantly visualize the progressive extent of malignant disease. more
Greene: AJCC Cancer Staging Forms
By FL Greene, DL Page, ID Fleming, AG Fritz, CM Balch, DG Haller and M Morrow
2005 (CD-ROM ed), $60 list
A CD-ROM containing unformatted text files of the 45 Staging Forms featured in the Sixth Edition of the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual. These MS Word unformatted files are suitable for customization, i.e. addition of patient I.D. information, hospital logos, etc.
Greene: AJCC Cancer Staging Handbook (Paperback); May 2002 (6th edition), 484 pages, $40. From the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual prepared by the American Joint Committer on Cancer, the Cancer Staging Handbook contains the complete text of the Manual conveniently sized to fit the pocket of a lab coat for complete portability. Line drawings illustrate key anatomic sites throughout.
Greene: AJCC Cancer Staging Manual; 2002 (6th edition), 435 pages, $60. Facilitates the uniform description of neoplastic diseases. Brings together current data on staging of cancer at various anatomic sites and incorporates knowledge on the etiology and pathology of cancer. Organized by disease site. CD contains 45 staging forms.
Harmey: VEGF and Cancer; May 2004, 188 pages, $140. Focuses on the role and regulation of VEGF, also known as vascular permeability factor, in cancer, including the biology of VEGF and its receptors. Addresses signal transduction, various solid tumors, and hematopoietic malignancies. more
Hausen: Infections Causing Human Cancer
By Harald zur Hausen
2006 (1st ed), 531 pages, $190 list
Infections must be thought as one of the most important, if not the most important, risk factors for cancer development in humans. Approximately 15-20% all cases of cancer around the world are caused by viruses. The establishment of a causal relationship between the presence of specific infective agents and certain types of human cancer represents a key step in the development of novel therapeutic and preventive strategies.
Higginson: Human Cancer: Epidemiology and Environmental Causes (Paperback); November 2005, 604 pages, $80. This important new reference book on human cancer provides a global picture of the epidemiology of cancer and its environmental causes. By summarising on a cancer-by-cancer basis geographical, environmental and ethical factors, the volume collates a wealth of information which, taken together, provides valuable insights into the causes of cancer and scope for its elimination and control. more
Knudsen:
Cancer Diagnostics with DNA Microarrays
By Steen Knudsen
2006 (1st ed), 208 pages, $125 list
Authored by an international authority in the field, Cancer Diagnostics with DNA Microarrays is a complete reference work on the rapidly growing use of DNA microarray data in the diagnosis of and treatment planning for a large number of human cancers.
Ladanyi: Expression Profiling of Human Tumors: Diagnostic and Research Applications; 2003, 400 pages. Overview of comprehensive gene expression profiling of human tumors. Explains the basic science, technology, study design, and analytical methods of profiling studies. review #1 (Mod Path subscribers)
López-Guerrero:
New Trends in Cancer for the 21st Century
By JA López-Guerrero, A Llombart-Bosch and V Felipo
2006 (2nd ed), 396 pages, 97 illus, $159 list
This book achieves a state of the art
in every field of cancer research and discusses the new perspectives that will
open the future for cancer treatment (basic research, new technologies, new
drugs, therapies). For this reason, the book is intended for pathologists,
clinicians, and biologists, as well as fellows and students of physiology and
medicine.
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Macdonald: Molecular Biology of Cancer
By Fiona Macdonald. CHJ Ford and AG Casson
2004 (2nd ed), 256 pages, $60 list
Textbook provides an overview of the subject of cancer biology. Addresses the more scientific aspects of the genes involved in cancer and discusses molecular testing and cancer genes as therapeutic targets.
Nakamura: Cancer Diagnostics: Current and Future Trends; August 2004, 508 pages. Focuses on current advances and emerging clinical lab tests aimed at accelerating detection, monitoring, and treatment of human cancers.
Nigg: Genome Instability in Cancer Development (Hardcover); December 2005, 511 pages, $159. This book reviews both genetic and biochemical data on the origin of genome instability and its impact on carcinogenesis. Reflecting recent discoveries and ongoing research, it discusses DNA repair mechanisms and hereditary cancer syndromes, as well as checkpoint mechanisms operating to safeguard chromosome integrity during cell cycle progression. more
Pelangaris: The Molecular Biology of Cancer
By Stella Pelengaris and Michael Khan
2006 (1st ed), 500 pages, 214 illus, $75 list
This comprehensive text provides a detailed overview of the molecular mechanisms underpinning the development of cancer and its treatment.
Roulston: Molecular Diagnosis of Cancer: Methods and Protocols; March 2004 (2nd edition), 393 pages. Methods covered include FISH-based methodologies used in the diagnosis of solid tumors, the molecular diagnosis of genetic abnormalities by DNA array technologies, and methodologies directed at the detection of epigenetic events and at quantitative gene expression.
Rubin:
TNM Staging Atlas
By Philip Rubin and John T Hansen
2007 (1st ed), 560 pages, $99 list
The TNM Staging Atlas presents cancer staging in a highly visual rapid-reference format, with clear full-color diagrams and TNM stages by organ site. The illustrations--some original and some derived from Grant's Atlas of Anatomy--are three-dimensional, three-planar cross-sectional presentations of primary anatomy and regional nodal anatomy. more
Schauer: The Sentinel Lymph Node Concept
By A J Schauer, W Becker, M Reiser and K Possinger
2004 (1st ed), 528 pages, 329 illus, $249 list
The Sentinel Lymph Node Concept is evaluated from the points of view of pathology, radiodiagnosis and nuclear medicine diagnostics, surgical treatment and clinical oncology. The concept and its practical applications are analyzed for breast cancer, malignant melanoma, tumors of the face, oropharynx, lung, gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts.
Singh: Bone Metastasis: Experimental and Clinical Therapeutics
By Gurmit Singh and Shafaat A. Rabbani
2005 (1st ed), 344 pages, $145 list
This volume elucidates for all those involved-- whether in research or clinical treatment of bone-seeking cancers-- the biological processes and therapeutic advances that are already generating significant improvement in the cancer clinic.
Sobin: TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours
By L H Sobin and Ch Wittekind
2002 (6th ed), 272 pages, $40 list
TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours, Sixth Edition provides the new, internationally agreed-upon standards to describe and categorize cancer stages and progression.
Swansbury: Cancer Cytogenetics: Methods and Protocols 2003, 283 pages. A collection of standard and advanced techniques for cytogenetics, CGH, FISH, and M-FISH techniques. Also information on the interpretation of findings, the establishment of a diagnostic service, and the training of staff.
By Robert A Weinberg
2006 (1st ed), 850 pages, $140 list
The Biology of Cancer clearly presents the principles of cancer biology in an organized and accessible fashion. The information unfolds through the presentation of key experiments which give readers a sense of discovery, and provides insights into the conceptual foundation underlying cancer biology.
Wittekind: TNM Atlas: Illustrated Guide to the TNM/pTNM Classification of Malignant Tumours; December 2004 (5th edition), 383 pages. Reflects all changes and additions of the recently published 6th edition of the TNM Classification. Includes numerous new figures to illustrate changes and new definitions of categories of head and neck tumours, some digestive system tumours, pleural mesothelioma, malignant
melanoma of skin, breast tumours, urological tumours and ophthalmic tumours.
Wittekind: TNM Supplement: A Commentary on Uniform Use; 2003 (3rd edition), 192 pages. Provides explanations and examples to answer many questions that arise during the daily use of TNM, particularly in unusual cases. Enumerates the recommended criteria for pathological classification (pT and pN) and contains proposed classifications for new tumor sites and types not yet part of the official UICC TNM system.
End of Oncology/staging books