Chronic Leukemias and Lymphomas: Biology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Management

by Gary J. Schiller

Overview

In Chronic Leukemias and Lymphomas: Clinical Management, a panel of recognized experts in hematological oncology describe the unique biological features of indolent hematologic neoplasms, providing powerful insight into their clinical manifestation, highlighting potential targets for novel therapies, and distinguishing these disorders from aggressive lymphoma and Hodgkin's disease. In their integrated surveys of these chronic myeloproliferative and lymphoproliferative disorders, the authors emphasize such unique entities as prolymphocytic leukemias and cutaneous lymphomas. Special emphasis is given to the mechanisms of disease progression with authoritative insights into the promising new era of antineoplastic pharmacology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781468497328
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	02/27/2013
Series:	Current Clinical Oncology
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
Pages:	342
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

1 Chronic Leukemias: History, Epidemiology, and Risk Factors.- 2 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Diagnosis and Management.- 3 Hairy Cell Leukemia: Biology, Diagnosis, and Treatment.- 4 Prolymphocytic Leukemias.- 5 Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.- 6 Sézary Syndrome: The Redefinition of a Clinico-Pathologic Entity and its Implication for Staging, Prognosis, and Treatment.- 7 Large Granular Lymphocyte Proliferative Diseases.- 8 Myeloproliferative Syndromes.- 9 Advances in the Biology and Treatment of Multiple Myeloma.- 10 Low-Grade Lymphoma.- 11 Aggressive Large-Cell Lymphomas.- 12 Hodgkin’s Disease.

Editorial Reviews

"The book summarizes well the most recent insights into molecular pathogenesis of chronic hematologic diseases including chronic leukemias, myelo- and lymphoproliferative diseases, lymphomas and multiple myeloma, and their relevance for assessment of prognosis and management decisions. The results of trials evaluating novel targeted therapies are presented, succinctly providing reader with the most current information...This is a very useful book since it covers the most recent achievements and "hot" topics in chronic hematologic diseases in a concise format. The up-to-date information that it provides might not be available in larger textbooks, and thus it is highly recommended for practitioners and researchers." -Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal

From the Publisher

3 Stars from Doody

Reviewer: ronald gartenhaus, MD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description: The book provides a concise and up-to-date review of the most relevant topics in malignant hematology, excluding acute leukemias and high grade lymphomas. It is an excellent general overview, but perhaps does not give enough detail in the treatment section for practicing oncologists.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide novel insights into molecular biology of chronic hematologic neoplasms and discuss potential novel targets for treatment in this new period of antineoplastic pharmacology. These objectives are well met, and the book is an excellent addition in this rapidly changing field.
Audience: The book is intended for all those with an interest in cancer biology and management including practicing hematologists/oncologists, fellows, researchers, and residents. The authors are highly credible authorities in their fields.
Features: The book summarizes well the most recent insights into molecular pathogenesis of chronic hematologic diseases including chronic leukemias, myelo- and lymphoproliferative diseases, lymphomas and multiple myeloma, and their relevance for assessment of prognosis and management decisions. The results of trials evaluating novel targeted therapies are presented, succinctly providing reader with the most current information.
Assessment: This is a very useful book since it covers the most recent achievements and "hot" topics in chronic hematologic diseases in a concise format. The up-to-date information that it provides might not be available in larger textbooks, and thus it is highly recommended for practitioners and researchers.

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