Archives for “mesothelioma cancer”
Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers: A Patient’s Guide . Paul Kraus’ book has all the information a cancer patient needs to have to learn what survival behavior is about. Paul Kraus was born in 1944 in Austria and migrated with his parents to Australia as a young child. He received his BA at Macquarie University [...]
They Said Months. I Chose Years! A Mesothelioma Survivor’s Story . In October 2001, James O’Connor was diagnosed with mesothelioma, the asbestos caused cancer. His prognosis was less than a year to live. Surgery was not possible because of the position of the tumor and chemotherapy would decrease his quality of life and not significantly [...]
100 Questions and Answers About Mesothelioma, Second Edition . Whether you re a newly diagnosed Mesothelioma patient, a survivor, or a friend or relative of either, this book offers help. Completely revised and updated for this second edition, this is the only book to provide the doctor s and patient s views.
Malignant Mesothelioma: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Translational Therapies . Malignant mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in which the cancer cells are found in the sac lining the chest (pleura) or abdomen (peritoneum). This lethal disease is associated with asbestos and has vast economic and legal implications. As the disease takes approximately twenty years to [...]
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma . Malignant pleural mesothelioma, a malignancy due largely to asbestos exposure, represents an increasingly common challenge to clinical and medical oncologists, respiratory physicians, and cardiothoracic surgeons, as well as researchers in the field. The disease has yet to reach its peak and is expected to kill over 100,000 people worldwide.
Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma . Lung cancer and Mesothelioma is a comprehensive reference for lung cancer. Comprising 41 chapters and 480 pages, the book reviews chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and gene therapy and many other topics. Learn how the new gene therapies work, what chemotherapy is designed to do, how lung tumors are categorized and why [...]
Mesothelioma . (Martin Dunitz) Second author is with Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY. Presents a state-of-the-art review of this condition, from laboratory to the bedside, from diagnostic procedures through treatment, and from imaging and early detection to medico-legal issues. For clinicians and scientists and members of the legal profession.
Mesothelioma from Bench Side to Clinic . This multiauthored book describes the maglinant tumour, mesothelioma, and the latest advances in the field. Its purpose is to offer a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of epidemiology, molecular biology, pathology, animal model, diagnosis and therapy of human mesothelioma.
Pathology of Malignant Mesothelioma . Mesothelioma is a global problem, its incidence is rising in Europe, and it is a major health problem in the USA and other parts of the world, largely related to the previous use of asbestos products. Diagnosis, which rests on the pathology, is very difficult because of its diverse appearances [...]
The Mesothelial Cell and Mesothelioma (Lung Biology in Health and Disease) . The epidemiology, immunocytochemistry and molecular and cellular biology of mesothelioma are detailed in this work. The contributors describe mesothelial cell transformation under the effect of mineral fibres, providing a thorough evaluation of the various therapeutic approaches to mesothelioma. Information on the prevention, diagnosis [...]
Mesotheliomas of Animals: A Comprehensive, Tabular Compendium of the World’s Literature . Mesotheliomas of Animals is the first book to provide a comprehensive compilation of the diverse and often disparate literature regarding animal mesotheliomas. The compendium presents evidence to support the existence of “background” and “threshold,” both of which are concepts central to the controversy [...]
Mesothelioma, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics . Malignant mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant cells are found in the sac lining the pleura, the lining of the peritoneum or the lining of the pericardium. This issue discusses the pathology, diagnosis and treatment of this rare cancer which is associated with asbestos exposure.
The Official Patient’s Sourcebook on Malignant Mesothelioma . This is a “must have” reference book for patients, parents, caregivers, and libraries with medical collections. This sourcebook is organized into three parts. Part I explores basic techniques to researching malignant mesothelioma (e.g. finding guidelines on diagnosis, treatments, and prognosis), followed by a number of topics, including [...]
Malignant Mesothelioma – A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide . In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: “The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading.”
Mesothelioma: The Story of an Illness . This book about the story of an Mesothelioma illness. The Autor is Brenda McKessock. Paperback: 160 pages. Publisher: Argyll Publishing (March 1995). Language: English.
How To Treat Mesothelioma Cancer: Mesothelioma Cancer Treatment Options . There are main three options for getting mesothelioma cancer treated: surgery, drugs (chemotherapy) and radiation (radiotherapy).
How To Diagnose Mesothelioma Cancer: Mesothelioma Diagnosis Options . Learn how doctors can diagnose mesothelioma cancer, it is very difficult process but can be achieved. Written by experts in the field, Quick Easy Guides share little-known trade secrets and helpful hints to get you moving in the right direction.
Malignant Mesothelioma . Flinders Medical Center, Adelaide, South Australia. The Cancer Series. Text for pathologists and oncology clinicians on the scientific and medical aspects of mesothelioma, as well as epidemiology, medicolegal, and ethical problems. 23 Contributors, 1 U.S.. DNLM: Mesothelioma.
