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Abeloff's clinical oncology

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[edited by] John E. Niederhuber, James O. Armitage, Michael B. Kastan ...[et al.]. (6th ed.) --Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier , c2020.
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Easily accessible and clinically focused, Abeloff's Clinical Oncology, 6th Edition, covers recent advances in our understanding of the pathophysiology of cancer, cellular and molecular causes of cancer initiation and progression, new and emerging therapies, current trials, and much more. Masterfully authored by an international team of leading cancer experts, it offers clear, practical coverage of everything from basic science to multidisciplinary collaboration on diagnosis, staging, treatment…
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Niederhuber, John E.
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[edited by] John E. Niederhuber, James O. Armitage, Michael B. Kastan ...[et al.]
Edition
6th ed.
Alternate Title
Clinical oncology
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Elsevier
Date of Publication
c2020
Physical Description
1 online resource, 2072 p.
ISBN
9780323476744
Subjects (MeSH)
Neoplasms - therapy
Medical Oncology - methods
Subjects (LCSH)
Oncology
Cancer--Treatment
Specialty
Medical Oncology
Abstract
Easily accessible and clinically focused, Abeloff's Clinical Oncology, 6th Edition, covers recent advances in our understanding of the pathophysiology of cancer, cellular and molecular causes of cancer initiation and progression, new and emerging therapies, current trials, and much more. Masterfully authored by an international team of leading cancer experts, it offers clear, practical coverage of everything from basic science to multidisciplinary collaboration on diagnosis, staging, treatment and follow up.
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Accommodations near QEII and Cape Breton Cancer Centres

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Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program , 2022.
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4017
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If you are a resident of Nova Scotia, are receiving outpatient treatment at the QEII Cancer Care Program and live more than 50 kms one way from the hospital, accommodations will be provided for you and a support person. This pamphlet lists locations that are part of the Accommodations Program. Due to the temporary closure of Holy Redeemer Centre, the Cape Breton Cancer Centre has made arrangements with the Holiday Inn to provide accommodations for patients travelling significant distances to re…
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Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
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Accommodations near Queen Elizabeth Health Sciences II and Cape Breton Cancer Centres
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
Date of Publication
2022
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Cancer Care Facilities
Community Health Services
Subjects (LCSH)
Cancer--Patients--Care
Health facilities--Halifax (N.S.)
Housing--Halifax (N.S.)
Specialty
Cancer Care
Abstract
If you are a resident of Nova Scotia, are receiving outpatient treatment at the QEII Cancer Care Program and live more than 50 kms one way from the hospital, accommodations will be provided for you and a support person. This pamphlet lists locations that are part of the Accommodations Program. Due to the temporary closure of Holy Redeemer Centre, the Cape Breton Cancer Centre has made arrangements with the Holiday Inn to provide accommodations for patients travelling significant distances to receive treatment. Contact information for the Cape Breton Cancer Centre’s radiation booking clerk is included for reservations or further information.
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Advances in diagnosis and management of ovarian cancer

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Samir A. Farghaly, editor. --New York: Springer , c2014.
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This volume is an up-to-date resource on the international state-of-the-art in the diagnosis and management of ovarian cancer. While this devastating disease has been considered mainly a disease of the Western hemisphere, the book moves beyond our conventional understanding and embraces knowledge from around the world. It focuses on recent advances in diagnosis, including genetic screening; improvements and expanded choices in management, such as gene therapy and the optimization of chemotherap…
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Farghaly, Samir A
Responsibility
Samir A. Farghaly, editor
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2014
Physical Description
1 online resource (xv, 270 pages)
ISBN
9781461482710 (electronic bk.)
9781461482703
Subjects (MeSH)
Ovarian Neoplasms - diagnosis
Ovarian Neoplasms - therapy
Subjects (LCSH)
Ovaries - Cancer - Diagnosis
Ovaries - Cancer - Treatment
Oncology
Gynecology
Abstract
This volume is an up-to-date resource on the international state-of-the-art in the diagnosis and management of ovarian cancer. While this devastating disease has been considered mainly a disease of the Western hemisphere, the book moves beyond our conventional understanding and embraces knowledge from around the world. It focuses on recent advances in diagnosis, including genetic screening; improvements and expanded choices in management, such as gene therapy and the optimization of chemotherapeutic agents; and the latest laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques. Further chapters address histopathologic features of this disease, and related psychosocial and quality of-life-issues.
Contents
1. Epidemiology of Ovarian Cancer: An Update -- 2. Genetic Risks of Ovarian Cancer -- 3. Ovarian Cancer Screening and Early Detection -- 4. Surface Epithelial Tumours of the Ovary -- 5. Pathology of Non-epithelial Malignancies of the Ovary -- 6. Strategies for the Management of Ovarian Cancer -- 7. Management of Hereditary Ovarian–Breast Cancer -- 8. Ovarian Cancer in the Pediatric Population -- 9. Management of Patients with Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer -- 10. Treatment of Advanced Stage Ovarian Cancer -- 11. Diagnosis and Management of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer with Peritoneal Metastases -- 12. Targeted Molecular Therapy for Patients with Ovarian Cancer -- 13. Psychological Aspects of Hereditary and Non-hereditary Ovarian Cancer -- 14. Quality of Life in Patients with Ovarian Cancer.
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Advances in tumor immunology and immunotherapy

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Joseph D. Rosenblatt, Eckhard R. Podack, Glen N. Barber, Augusto Ochoa, editors. --New York: Springer , c2014.
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Recent advances in understanding of fundamental immunology have created new insights into the dynamic interactions between tumors and the immune system. This includes new understanding of T- and B-cell interaction, immune inhibitory mechanisms including the biology of T regulatory cells, myeloid suppressor cells, and dendritic cell subsets. Enhanced understanding of mechanisms underlying T-cell anergy such as arginine deprivation, immunosuppressive cytokines, defective innate and interferon res…
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Rosenblatt, Joseph D
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Joseph D. Rosenblatt, Eckhard R. Podack, Glen N. Barber, Augusto Ochoa, editors
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2014
Physical Description
1 online resource (ix, 371 pages)
Series Title
Current cancer research
ISBN
9781461488095 (electronic bk.)
9781461488088
Subjects (MeSH)
Antigens, Neoplasm - immunology
Neoplasms - immunology
Neoplasms - therapy
T-Lymphocytes, Cytotoxic - immunology
Immunotherapy - methods
Subjects (LCSH)
Tumors - Immunological aspects
Cancer - Immunological aspects
Antigens, Neoplasm - immunology
Neoplasms - therapy
T-Lymphocytes, Cytotoxic - immunology
Cancer - Immunotherapy
Neoplasms - Immunology
Abstract
Recent advances in understanding of fundamental immunology have created new insights into the dynamic interactions between tumors and the immune system. This includes new understanding of T- and B-cell interaction, immune inhibitory mechanisms including the biology of T regulatory cells, myeloid suppressor cells, and dendritic cell subsets. Enhanced understanding of mechanisms underlying T-cell anergy such as arginine deprivation, immunosuppressive cytokines, defective innate and interferon response pathways, and NKG2D downregulation have all provided new insight into suppression of anti-tumors.
Contents
Part I. Immune Activation, Suppression and Manipulation of the Immune Antitumor Response -- Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells in Cancer -- The Role of B Cells in Shaping the Antitumor Immune Response -- Heat-Shock Protein-Based Cancer Immunotherapy -- Activation of NK Cell Responses and Immunotherapy of Cancer -- Induction of Tumor Immunity by Targeted Inhibition of Nonsense-Mediated mRNA Decay -- Employing T Cell Homeostasis as an Antitumor Strategy -- Adoptive Cell Therapy of Systemic Metastases Using erbB-2-Specific T Cells Redirected with a Chimeric Antibody-Based Receptor -- Part II. Evolving Clinical Immunotherapeutic Strategies -- Immunotherapy in Renal Cell Carcinoma -- Adoptive T-Cell Transfer as a Clinical Antitumor Strategy for Hematologic Malignancies -- Bifunctional Antibodies: Preclinical and Clinical Applications -- Clinical Development of Antibody-Fusion Proteins for Cancer Therapy -- Immunologic Outcomes of Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation: Graft-Versus-Host and Graft-Versus-Leukemia Responses and Implications for Future Therapy -- The Immune System in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Interactions and Therapeutic Opportunities -- T Cell Co-regulatory Signals and Their Role in Cancer Therapy -- Assessment of Immune Response in Biotherapy Trials and Clinical Endpoints.
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Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos

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Amelie G. Ramirez, Edward J. Trapido, editors. --Cham: SpringerOpen , c2020.
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This open access book gives an overview of the sessions, panel discussions, and outcomes of the Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference, held in February 2018 in San Antonio, Texas, USA, and hosted by the Mays Cancer Center and the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio. Latinos – the largest, youngest, and fastest-growing minority group in the United States – are expected to face a 142% rise in cancer cases in coming years. Although there has been substa…
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Ramirez, Amelie G.
Trapido, Edward J.
Responsibility
Amelie G. Ramirez, Edward J. Trapido, editors
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
SpringerOpen
Date of Publication
c2020
Physical Description
1 online resource (xvii, 329 p.) : 18 illus., 13 illus. in color
ISBN
9783030292867
9783030292850 (Print ed.)
9783030292874 (Print ed.)
9783030292881 (Print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Health Policy
Health Promotion
Health Status Disparities
Hispanic Americans
Minority Health
Neoplasms - ethnology
Subjects (LCSH)
Health promotion
Oncology  
Social structure
Social inequality
Cancer research
Other Subjects
United States
Specialty
Population Health
Abstract
This open access book gives an overview of the sessions, panel discussions, and outcomes of the Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference, held in February 2018 in San Antonio, Texas, USA, and hosted by the Mays Cancer Center and the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio. Latinos – the largest, youngest, and fastest-growing minority group in the United States – are expected to face a 142% rise in cancer cases in coming years. Although there has been substantial advancement in cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment over the past few decades, addressing Latino cancer health disparities has not nearly kept pace with progress. The diverse and dynamic group of speakers and panelists brought together at the Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference provided in-depth insights as well as progress and actionable goals for Latino-focused basic science research, clinical best practices, community interventions, and what can be done by way of prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer in Latinos. These insights have been translated into the chapters included in this compendium. The chapters summarize the presentations and include current knowledge in the specific topic areas, identified gaps, and top priority areas for future cancer research in Latinos. Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos proves to be an indispensable resource offering key insights into actionable targets for basic science research, suggestions for clinical best practices and community interventions, and novel strategies and advocacy opportunities to reduce health disparities in Latino communities. It will find an engaged audience among researchers, academics, physicians and other healthcare professionals, patient advocates, students, and others with an interest in the broad field of Latino cancer.
Contents
Part I. Introduction -- 1. Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos -- Part II. Genetics, Environment, Lifestyle, and Cancer -- 2. Disaggregated Hispanic Groups and Cancer: Importance, Methodology and Current Knowledge -- 3. Colorectal Cancer Disparities in Latinos: Genes vs. Environment -- Part III. Cancer Risk, Prevention, and Screening -- 4. Breast Cancer Risk and Mortality in Women of Latin American Origin -- 5. Prostate Cancer in U.S. Latinos: What Have We Learned and Where Should We Focus Our Attention -- 6. Differential Cancer Risk in Latinos: The Role of Diet -- Part IV. The Biology of Cancer Health Disparities -- 7. Biomarkers of Gastric Pre-Malignant Lesions -- 8. Molecular Subtypes and Driver Mutations in Latinos with Gastric Cancer: Implications for Etiological and Translational Research -- 9. The Biology of Breast Cancer Disparities in Hispanics: Current Knowledge, Gaps and Research Opportunities -- 10. Molecular Profiles of Breast Cancer in Hispanic/Latina -- Part V. Advances in Cancer Therapy and Clinical Trials -- 11. Biomarkers and Precision Medicine in Oncology Practice and Clinical Trials -- 12. Overcoming Barriers for Latinos on Cancer Clinical Trials -- Part VI. Cancer in the Era of Precision Medicine -- 13. Breast Cancer Precision Medicine in Hispanics/Latinas: Focus on Luminal B Tumors -- 14. Is Precision Medicine Widening Cancer Care Disparities in Latino Populations? The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Experience -- Part VII. Cancer Outcomes and Survivorship in Latinos -- 15. A Vision for Improving Quality of Life Among Spanish-Speaking Latina Breast Cancer Survivors -- 16. Research Democracy in a Randomized Controlled Trial: Engaging Multiple Stakeholders in Patient-Centered Outcomes Research -- Part VIII. Engaging Latinos in Cancer Research -- 17. Es Tiempo: Engaging Latinas in Cervical Cancer Research -- 18. Reaching Latinos Through Social Media and SMS for Smoking Cessation -- 19. The Need for a Holistic Approach to Prevent Reproductive Cancers among US Latinas: The Potential Impact of Normalizing Sexuality and Improving Communication -- 20. Critical Steps for Engaging Hispanics in Cancer Research: Building Capacity to Enhance Participation in Biospecimen Donation with Hispanic Communities -- Part IX Charting the Future of Cancer Health Disparities Research in Latinos -- 21. Emerging Policies in US Health Care -- 22. A Way Forward: The Future of Cancer Health Disparities Research in Latinos.
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After a Cancer Diagnosis : Engaging in Physical Activity is Important!

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Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program. [Halifax, NS]: Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program , 2019.
Pamphlet Number
0074
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For those living outside the HRM. A visual guide with lists of ideas for physical activity, the benefits, and how to exercise safely.
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Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
Place of Publication
[Halifax, NS]
Publisher
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
Date of Publication
2019
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Exercise
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Self Care
Subjects (LCSH)
Cancer--Patients
Exercise
Self-care, Health
Specialty
Physical Fitness
Self Care
Abstract
For those living outside the HRM. A visual guide with lists of ideas for physical activity, the benefits, and how to exercise safely.
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After a Cancer Diagnosis : Engaging in Physical Activity is Important! (HRM)

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Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program. [Halifax, NS]: Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program , 2019.
Pamphlet Number
0075
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For those living in the HRM. A visual guide with lists of ideas for physical activity, the benefits, and how to exercise safely
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Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
Place of Publication
[Halifax, NS]
Publisher
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
Date of Publication
2019
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Exercise
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Self Care
Subjects (LCSH)
Cancer--Patients
Exercise
Self-care, Health
Specialty
Physical Fitness
Self Care
Abstract
For those living in the HRM. A visual guide with lists of ideas for physical activity, the benefits, and how to exercise safely
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After a Cancer Diagnosis : The 5 Ws for Physical Activity After a Cancer Diagnosis

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Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program. [Halifax, NS]: Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program , 2022.
Pamphlet Number
0072
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This visual guide goes through who physical activity is beneficial for, why it is, when in your treatment to start or incorporate physical activity, what type of physical activity you can do, and where. It includes suggestions at different levels of exercise, different tools that can be used including household ones, and programs provided by the hospital.
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Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
Place of Publication
[Halifax, NS]
Publisher
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
Date of Publication
2022
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document ([6] p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Exercise
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Self Care
Subjects (LCSH)
Cancer--Patients
Exercise
Self-care, Health
Specialty
Cancer Care
Abstract
This visual guide goes through who physical activity is beneficial for, why it is, when in your treatment to start or incorporate physical activity, what type of physical activity you can do, and where. It includes suggestions at different levels of exercise, different tools that can be used including household ones, and programs provided by the hospital.
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Adapted with permission from Cancer Care Ontario.
Pamphlet Number
0072
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After your brain tumour surgery : care at home

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Neurosurgery. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.
Pamphlet Number
1348
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This pamphlet is a guide for at home after brain tumour (tumor) surgery. Topics include: staples or stitches, activity, driving, taking care of your incision, washing your hair, eating and drinking, alcohol, and medication. Things to watch for (emergency symptoms) are listed. The pamphlet also includes information about recovery.
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Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Neurosurgery
Alternate Title
After your brain tumor surgery : care at home
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2023
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Brain Neoplasms - surgery
Subjects (LCSH)
Brain--Tumors
Tumors--Surgery
Brain--Cancer--Surgery
Abstract
This pamphlet is a guide for at home after brain tumour (tumor) surgery. Topics include: staples or stitches, activity, driving, taking care of your incision, washing your hair, eating and drinking, alcohol, and medication. Things to watch for (emergency symptoms) are listed. The pamphlet also includes information about recovery.
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Previous title: Brain Tumour Surgery - A Guide for at Home
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Prepared by: Division of Neurosurgery
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ALERT – adverse late effects of cancer treatment. Volume 1, General concepts and specific precepts

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Philip Rubin, Louis S. Constine, Lawrence B. Marks, editors. --Heidelberg: Springer , c2014.
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The literature on the late effects of cancer treatment is widely scattered in different journals since all major organ systems are affected and management is based on a variety of medical and surgical treatments. The aim of ALERT Adverse Late Effects of Cancer Treatment is to offer a coherent multidisciplinary approach to the care of cancer survivors. The central paradigm is that cytotoxic multimodal therapy results in a perpetual cascade of events that affects each major organ system different…
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Rubin, Philip
Constine, Louis S
Marks, Lawrence B
Responsibility
Philip Rubin, Louis S. Constine, Lawrence B. Marks, editors
Alternate Title
Adverse late effects of cancer treatment
Place of Publication
Heidelberg
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2014
Physical Description
1 online resource (xxiv, 311 pages)
Series
Medical radiology. Radiation oncology
Series Title
Medical radiology (Series)
ISBN
9783540723141 (electronic bk.)
9783540723134
Subjects (MeSH)
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Radiation Injuries
Subjects (LCSH)
Cancer - Treatment - Complications
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Abstract
The literature on the late effects of cancer treatment is widely scattered in different journals since all major organ systems are affected and management is based on a variety of medical and surgical treatments. The aim of ALERT Adverse Late Effects of Cancer Treatment is to offer a coherent multidisciplinary approach to the care of cancer survivors. The central paradigm is that cytotoxic multimodal therapy results in a perpetual cascade of events that affects each major organ system differently and is expressed continually over time. Essentially, radiation and chemotherapy are intense biologic modifiers that allow for cancer cure and cancer survivorship but accelerate senescence of normal tissues and increase the incidence of age-related diseases and second malignant tumors. Volume 1 of this two-volume work focuses on the general concepts and principles relevant to late effects and on the dynamic interplay of molecular, cytologic and histopathologic events that lead to altered physiologic and metabolic functions and their clinical manifestations. Chapters are also included on legal issues, economic aspects, nursing, psychological issues and quality of life.
Contents
Prologue: Surviving Cancer: SEER Statistics -- Biocontinuum of the Pathophysiology Paradigm -- Biophysiopathology of the Microvasculature and Microcirculation -- Molecular Mechanisms of Radiation Induced Injury -- Biodetection and Biointervention: Cytokine Pathways as a Rationale for Anti-Cytokine Interventions Post-Radiation -- Quantitative/Objective Analyses of RT-Induced Late Normal Tissue Injury Using Functional Imaging -- Biograding of Normal Tissue TNM Toxicity Taxonomy: Scoring the Adverse Effects of Cancer Treatment -- Understanding and Predicting Radiation-Associated Normal Tissue Injury: A Global and Historical Perspective -- Biotoxicity of Chemotherapy -- BioSurveillance and Longitudinal Lifelong Guidelines -- BioPediatric Complexities of Growth and Development -- BioGenetic and Host Implications -- Bioengineering of Irradiated Normal Tissues by Bone Marrow Stem Cells -- Radiotherapy-Induced Carcinogenesis and Leukemogenesis: Mechanisms and Quantitative Modeling -- The Bioepidemiology of MultiplePrimary Cancers -- Radiation-Related Second Primary Cancers: Clinical Perspectives -- The Psychosocial and Functional Impact of Radiation Therapy -- Nursing -- Economic Consequences of Late Effects -- Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism: Relevance to the Radiation Oncology and Biology Communities.
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ALERT – adverse late effects of cancer treatment. Volume 2, Normal tissue specific sites and systems

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Philip Rubin, Louis S. Constine, Lawrence B. Marks, editors. --Heidelberg: Springer , c2014.
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The literature on the late effects of cancer treatment is widely scattered in different journals since all major organ systems are affected and management is based on a variety of medical and surgical treatments. The aim of ALERT Adverse Late Effects of Cancer Treatment is to offer a coherent multidisciplinary approach to the care of cancer survivors. The central paradigm is that cytotoxic multimodal therapy results in a perpetual cascade of events that affects each major organ system different…
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Rubin, Philip
Constine, Louis S
Marks, Lawrence B
Responsibility
Philip Rubin, Louis S. Constine, Lawrence B. Marks, editors
Alternate Title
Adverse late effects of cancer treatment
Place of Publication
Heidelberg
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2014
Physical Description
1 online resource (xx, 700 pages)
Series
Medical radiology. Radiation oncology
Series Title
Medical radiology (Series)
ISBN
9783540758631 (electronic bk.)
9783540758624
Subjects (MeSH)
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Radiation Injuries
Subjects (LCSH)
Cancer - Treatment - Complications
Neoplasms - therapy - complications
Abstract
The literature on the late effects of cancer treatment is widely scattered in different journals since all major organ systems are affected and management is based on a variety of medical and surgical treatments. The aim of ALERT Adverse Late Effects of Cancer Treatment is to offer a coherent multidisciplinary approach to the care of cancer survivors. The central paradigm is that cytotoxic multimodal therapy results in a perpetual cascade of events that affects each major organ system differently and is expressed continually over time. Essentially, radiation and chemotherapy are intense biologic modifiers that allow for cancer cure and cancer survivorship but accelerate senescence of normal tissues and increase the incidence of age-related diseases and second malignant tumors. Volume 2 of this two-volume work comprehensively documents potential late effects in all the normal tissue anatomic sites in the human body. The detection, diagnosis, management and prevention of effects are all considered in detail, and prognostic outcomes are discussed. Radiation risk factors and interactions with chemotherapy effects are clearly presented. The text is accompanied by numerous supportive illustrations and tables.
Contents
Brain and Cranial Nerves -- Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nervous System -- Neuroendocrine Complications of Radiation and Cancer Therapy -- Eye and Orbit -- Radiation-Induced Ototoxicity -- Late Oral Adverse Effects of Cancer Treatments -- Upper Respiratory and Digestive System: Pharynx, Larynx, and Xerostomia -- Thyroid -- Skin Surface, Dermis, and Wound Healing -- Breast Cancer -- Lung -- Heart, Coronary Arteries, Aorta and Great Vessels, Arteries and Veins, Microcirculation -- Esophagus -- Stomach, Small and Large Intestines -- Liver -- Adverse Late Effects of Radiation Treatment in the Pancreas -- Kidney and Ureter -- Urinary Bladder -- Prostate, Seminal Vesicle, Penis, and Urethra -- The Testes -- Ovary, Uterus (Fallopian Tube, Cervix), Vagina, and Vulva -- Radiation Induced Rectal Toxicity -- Musculoskeletal System: Growing Endochondral Bone, Mature Osseous, Muscle (Striated), and Soft Tissue Mesenchyme -- Hematopoietic System -- Late Effects of Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Including Total Body Irradiation -- Lymph Nodes, Thymus, Spleen, and Lymphatics.
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Anatomic basis of tumor surgery

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(2nd ed.) --Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer , c2010.
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Wood, William C
Staley, Charles A
Skandalakis, John E
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Berlin, Heidelberg
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2010
ISBN
9783540741770
Subjects (MeSH)
Anatomy, Regional
Neoplasms - surgery
Surgical Procedures, Operative - methods
Subjects (LCSH)
Cancer - Surgery
Anatomy
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Atlas of diagnostic oncology

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ; edited by Arthur T. Skarin ; associate editors, Kitt Schaffer, Tad Wieczorek, Janina Longtine. (4th ed.) --Philadelphia, PA: Mosby Elsevier , c2010.
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Skarin, Arthur T
Responsibility
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ; edited by Arthur T. Skarin ; associate editors, Kitt Schaffer, Tad Wieczorek, Janina Longtine
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Mosby Elsevier
Date of Publication
c2010
Physical Description
1 online resource (xix, 755 p.)
ISBN
9780323059053
Subjects (MeSH)
Neoplasms - diagnosis - Atlases
Subjects (LCSH)
Cancer - Atlases
Neoplasms - diagnosis - Atlases
Contents
The role of molecular probes and other markers in the diagnosis of malignancy / Tad Wieczorek and Janina A. Longtine -- Radiographic evaluation of cancer / Kitt Shaffer and Annick Van Den Abbeele -- Nuclear oncology / Annick van den Abbeele and Steven Burrell -- Cancer of the head and neck region / Robert Haddad and Marshall Posner -- Lung cancer and tumors of the heart and mediastinum / Ravi Salgia and Arthur T. Skarin -- Malignant mesothelioma / Pasi Janne -- Cancer of the gastrointestinal tract and neuroendocrine tumors / Jeffrey Meyerhardt and Matthew Kulke -- Cancer of the genitourinary tract / William K. Oh and Robert Ross -- Gynecologic tumors and malignancies / Ursula Matulonis and David R. Genest -- Breast cancer / Susana M. Campos and Wendy Chen -- Endocrine tumors and malignancies / Francis D. Moore -- Sarcomas of soft tissue and bone and gist / Susan George and George D. Demetri -- Skin cancer / Philip Friedlander and F. Stephen Hodi -- Neoplasms of the central nervous system / Elizabeth A. Maher -- Acute and chronic leukemias / Martha Wadleigh and David D. Dorfman -- Hodgkin's disease and non-hodgkin lymphomas / Eric Jacobsen and David M. Dorfman -- Multiple myeloma and plasma cell dyscrasias / Kenneth C. Anderson and David M. Dorfman -- Solid tumors in childhood / Holcomb E. Grier, Antonio Perez-Atayde, Fredic A. Hoffer -- AIDS-associated malignancies / David T. Scadden -- Hereditary cancers / Judy Garber and Ken Offit -- Complications of cancer / New author and Tad Wieczorek -- Systemic and mucocutaneous reactions to chemotherapy / Joseph P. Eder and Arthur T. Skarin.
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Atlas of Early Neoplasias of the Gastrointestinal Tract : Endoscopic Diagnosis and Therapeutic Decisions

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Frieder Berr, Tsuneo Oyama, Thierry Ponchon, Naohisa Yahagi, editors. (Second edition) --Cham: Springer , 2019.
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The latest edition of this text provides a comprehensive update on the current standards and newest skills in diagnostic endoscopy for pre/neoplastic lesions of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. The atlas outlines procedural requirements and strategies for detection and endoscopic staging (prediction of pT category) of small and minute early cancers, and presents endoscopic and high-resolution endosonographic criteria for submucosal invasiveness. The three major resection techniques, …
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Berr, Frieder
Oyama, Tsuneo
Ponchon, Thierry
Yahagi, Naohisa
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Frieder Berr, Tsuneo Oyama, Thierry Ponchon, Naohisa Yahagi, editors
Edition
Second edition
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
2019
Physical Description
1 online resource (xiv, 318 p.) : 190 illus., 148 illus. in color
ISBN
9783030011147
9783030011130 (Print ed.)
9783030011154 (Print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Diagnostic Techniques, Digestive System
Early Detection of Cancer
Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Precancerous Conditions - diagnosis
Specialty
Endoscopy
Gastroenterology
Medical Oncology
Abstract
The latest edition of this text provides a comprehensive update on the current standards and newest skills in diagnostic endoscopy for pre/neoplastic lesions of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. The atlas outlines procedural requirements and strategies for detection and endoscopic staging (prediction of pT category) of small and minute early cancers, and presents endoscopic and high-resolution endosonographic criteria for submucosal invasiveness. The three major resection techniques, including risk profiles, and differential indications and contraindications for each technique are also outlined. In addition to thoroughly revised chapters from the previous edition, the atlas features new content on submuscosal neoplasias in the GI tract, new magnifying images of early gastric neoplasias, and new endoscopic images of adenoma, dyplasia, inflammatory bowel disease, and early cancer in the duodenum and small bowel. Written by experts in the field, Atlas of Early Neoplasias of the Gastrointestinal Tract: Endoscopic Diagnosis and Therapeutic Decisions, Second Edition is a valuable resource that will improve the diagnostic skills of endoscopists.
Contents
Part I. General Principles of Endoscopy for Early Gastrointestinal Neoplasias -- Endoscopic Detection and Analysis of Mucosal Neoplastic Lesions: Enhanced Imaging and Tumor Morphology -- Histopathology of Early Mucosal Neoplasias: Morphologic Carcinogenesis in the GI Tract -- Principles of Endoscopic Resection: Diagnostic and Curative Resection of Mucosal Neoplasias -- Subepithlial Gastrointestinal Tumors: Diagnosis and Indications for Resection -- High-resolution Endoscopic Ultrasound: Clinical T-Staging of Superficial and Subepithelial Gastrointestinal Neoplasias -- Endoscopic Screening and Surveillance: Indications and Standards -- Part II. Organ-Specific Endoscopic Analysis of Early Neoplasias -- Squamous Cell-lined Esophagus and Hypopharynx: Mucosal Neoplasias -- Columnar Epithelium-lined (Barrett's) Esophagus: Mucosal Neoplasias -- Stomach: Mucosal Neoplasias -- Duodenum and Small Bowel: Mucosal Neoplasias -- Colorectum: Mucosal Neoplasias -- Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Remission: Mucosal Neoplasias -- Appendix: Terminology.
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Atlas of Endoscopic Major Pulmonary Resections

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by Dominique Gossot. --Paris: Springer-Verlag , c2010.
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Gossot, Dominique
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by Dominique Gossot
Place of Publication
Paris
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Date of Publication
c2010
ISBN
9782287997778
Subjects (MeSH)
Lung - surgery - Atlases
Pulmonectomy - Atlases
Endoscopy - methods - Atlases
Subjects (LCSH)
Cancer Surgery
Pneumology
Endoscopic surgery
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Atlas of genitourinary oncological imaging

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Ariadne M Bach, Jingbo Zhang, editors. --New York, NY: Springer , c2013.
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The Atlas of Genitourinary Oncological Imaging presents a comprehensive visual review of appearances for normal anatomy and oncological diseases in the genitourinary system using over 900 radiological images and illustrations. The book presents current imaging techniques and discusses the role of imaging in pre-treatment staging and post-treatment follow-up. Diseases discussed include kidney, adrenal gland, upper tract, bladder, prostate, testes, and pediatric malignancies. Individual chapters …
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Bach, Ariadne M
Zhang, Jingbo
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Ariadne M Bach, Jingbo Zhang, editors
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2013
Physical Description
1 online resource (xiv, 343 p. : 301 ill., 60 ill. in color)
Series Title
Atlas of oncology imaging
ISBN
9781461448723
Subjects (MeSH)
Urogenital Neoplasms - Atlases
Diagnostic Imaging
Medical Oncology
Subjects (LCSH)
Medicine
Radiology, Medical
Oncology
Cancer - Surgery
Urology
Abstract
The Atlas of Genitourinary Oncological Imaging presents a comprehensive visual review of appearances for normal anatomy and oncological diseases in the genitourinary system using over 900 radiological images and illustrations. The book presents current imaging techniques and discusses the role of imaging in pre-treatment staging and post-treatment follow-up. Diseases discussed include kidney, adrenal gland, upper tract, bladder, prostate, testes, and pediatric malignancies. Individual chapters include normal anatomy, imaging techniques, and pathology of each cancer type. The staging of the malignancy and what to include in the radiology report are discussed, and expected and complicated postoperative and post-treatment findings and recurrence are presented. Dedicated chapters on interventional and radiation therapy discuss their unique role in the management and treatment of oncology of the genitourinary system. Additionally, a chapter on chemotherapy toxicities discusses drug reaction treatment therapies unique to the genitourinary system. Edited and written by radiologists from the genitourinary disease management team at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the Atlas of Genitourinary Oncological Imaging is an ideal resource for radiology and urology trainees seeking a review of the basics and for practicing radiologists looking for answers to challenging cases confronted in daily practice.
Contents
Renal Parenchymal Tumor Imaging -- Upper Tract Oncologic Imaging -- Bladder Cancer Imaging -- Prostate Cancer Imaging -- Imaging of Adrenal Neoplasms -- Testicular Cancer Imaging -- General Chemotherapy Imaging -- Genitourinary Interventions -- Nuclear Medicine Imaging in Genitourinary Oncology -- Pediatric Genitourinary Tumor Imaging -- Index.
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Atlas of lymphoscintigraphy and sentinel node mapping : a pictorial case-based approach

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Giuliano Mariani, Gianpiero Manca, Federica Orsini ... [et al.], editors ; forewords by Peter J. Ell and Giovanni Lucignani. --Milan: Springer , c2013.
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Lymphoscintigraphy is now widely applied for radioguided biopsy of the sentinel lymph node in patients with solid cancers and is considered crucial for adequate planning of oncologic surgery in a growing number of cancers. This atlas presents a collection of richly illustrated teaching cases that demonstrate the clinical relevance and impact of lymphoscintigraphy in different pathologic conditions. The principal focus is on the use of lymphoscintigraphic mapping for radioguided sentinel node b…
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Mariani, Giuliano
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Giuliano Mariani, Gianpiero Manca, Federica Orsini ... [et al.], editors ; forewords by Peter J. Ell and Giovanni Lucignani
Place of Publication
Milan
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2013
Physical Description
1 online resource (xxiii, 293 p.)
ISBN
9788847027664
Subjects (MeSH)
Lymph Nodes - diagnostic imaging
Lymphatic Metastasis - diagnostic imaging
Lymphoscintigraphy - methods
Radionuclide Imaging
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy - contraindications
Subjects (LCSH)
Nuclear medicine
Angiography
Cancer - Surgery
Head - Surgery
Endoscopic surgery
Abstract
Lymphoscintigraphy is now widely applied for radioguided biopsy of the sentinel lymph node in patients with solid cancers and is considered crucial for adequate planning of oncologic surgery in a growing number of cancers. This atlas presents a collection of richly illustrated teaching cases that demonstrate the clinical relevance and impact of lymphoscintigraphy in different pathologic conditions. The principal focus is on the use of lymphoscintigraphic mapping for radioguided sentinel node biopsy in cutaneous melanoma and cancers at a range of anatomic sites. The most commonly observed lymphoscintigraphic patterns are depicted, and anatomic variants and technical pitfalls of the procedure receive careful attention. The role of tomographic multimodality imaging is also considered. This atlas will be an excellent learning tool for residents in nuclear medicine and other specialists with an interest in the field.
Contents
Anatomy and physiology of lymphatic circulation -- Pathophysiology of lymphatic circulation in different disease conditions -- Methodological aspects of lymphoscintigraphy: radiopharmaceuticals and instrumentation -- Lymphoscintigraphy for the differential diagnosis of peripheral edemas -- Lymphoscintigraphy for the characterization of intracavitary lymph effusions -- The sentinel lymph node concept in oncologic surgery -- General concepts on radioguided sentinel lymph node biopsy: preoperative imaging, intraoperative gamma-probe guidance, intraoperative imaging, multimodality imaging -- SPECT/CT image generation and criteria of interpretation for sentinel lymph node mapping -- Preoperative and intraoperative lymphatic mapping for radioguided sentinel node biopsy in breast cancer -- Preoperative and intraoperative lymphatic mapping for radioguided sentinel node biopsy in cutaneous melanoma -- Preoperative and intraoperative lymphatic mapping for radioguided sentinel node biopsy in head and neck cancers -- Preoperative and intraoperative lymphatic mapping for radioguided sentinel node biopsy in non-small-cell lung cancer -- Preoperative and intraoperative lymphatic mapping for radioguided sentinel node biopsy in cancers of the gastrointestinal tract -- Preoperative and intraoperative lymphatic mapping for radioguided sentinel node biopsy in cancers of the female reproductive system -- Preoperative and intraoperative lymphatic mapping for radioguided sentinel node biopsy in cancers of the male reproductive system -- Preoperative and intraoperative lymphatic mapping for radioguided sentinel node biopsy in kidney and bladder cancers.
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Atlas of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Esophageal Carcinoma

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by Shailesh Puntambekar, Miguel A. Cuesta. --London: Springer-Verlag , c2010.
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Cuesta, Miguel A
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by Shailesh Puntambekar, Miguel A. Cuesta
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Date of Publication
c2010
ISBN
9781848827684
Subjects (MeSH)
Esophageal Neoplasms - surgery - Atlases
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures - methods
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Cancer - Surgery
Endoscopic surgery
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Atlas of operative procedures in surgical oncology

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Constantine P. Karakousis. --New York: Springer , c2015.
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Karakousis, Constantine P
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Constantine P. Karakousis
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2015
Physical Description
1 online resource (xv, 397 pages)
ISBN
9781493916344 (electronic bk.)
9781493916337
Subjects (MeSH)
Neoplasms - surgery - Atlases
Subjects (LCSH)
Cancer - Surgery - Atlases
Contents
Surgical Technique in Cancer Surgery -- Intraoperative Lymphatic Mapping/Sentinel Lymphadenectomy -- Tumor in the Hand -- Tumor in the Wrist -- Tumor in the Ventral Aspect of the Forearm -- Tumor in the Dorsal Aspect of the Forearm -- Tumor in the Anterior Compartment of the Arm -- Tumor in the Dorsal Aspect of the Arm -- Tumor in the Medial Arm -- Axillary Node Dissection -- In Continuity Axillary and Supraclavicular Node Dissection -- Neck Dissection -- Tumor at the Shoulder Point -- Tumor in the Neck -- Scapulectomy -- Shoulder Disarticulation -- Forequarter Amputation -- Tumor in the Back -- Chest Wall Tumors -- Tumor in the Lower Chest Wall and Upper Abdomen -- Involvement of the Abdominal Wall by Tumor -- One-Layer Closure of the Abdominal Wall -- Midline Abdominal Wall Gaps and Incisional Hernia -- Regional Chemotherapy Infusion Via the Hepatic Artery -- Peritoneolysis in the Reconstruction of a Roux-en-Y Loop -- Hilar Hepatojejunostomy -- Hepatic Resection -- Pancreaticoduodenectomy -- Distal Pancreatectomy -- Colonic Interposition for Esophageal Replacement -- Ileal Loop Bladder-Interposition Conduit -- Resection of Mesenteric Tumors -- Dissection in the Bowel Mesentery and Its Clinical Applications -- Retroperitoneal Node Dissection -- Retroperitoneal Sarcomas -- Tumor in the Lesser Sac -- Tumor in the Right Abdomen -- Tumor in the Left Abdomen -- The T or L Incision in Resection of Tumors of the Pelvis -- Groin Dissection -- Abdominoinguinal Incision in the Resection of Pelvic Tumors and Limb Salvage -- Resection of Pelvic Tumors with Visceral Involvement -- Internal Hemipelvectomy -- The Surgical Importance of the Inferior Epigastric Vessels -- Sacral Resection -- Tumor in the Buttock Area -- Tumor in the Anterior Thigh -- Tumor in the Medial Thigh -- Tumor in the Posterior Thigh -- Popliteal Node Dissection -- Tumor in the Leg -- Tumor in the Foot -- Hip Disarticulation -- Hemipelvectomy (Hindquarter Amputation) -- Variants of Hemipelvectomy -- Central Venous Access -- Resection of Tumors of the Ischiorectal Fossa.
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Before head and neck radiation treatment begins

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2021.
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This pamphlet explains what to expect before you begin head and neck radiation treatment. Topic include your radiation healthcare team and markings appointment. A list of frequently asked questions is included.
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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2021
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Head and Neck Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Subjects (LCSH)
Head--Cancer--Radiotherapy
Neck--Cancer--Radiotherapy
Abstract
This pamphlet explains what to expect before you begin head and neck radiation treatment. Topic include your radiation healthcare team and markings appointment. A list of frequently asked questions is included.
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Prepared by: Horizon Health, Prince Edward Island Cancer Treatment Centre, Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program and Vitalite Health Network Cancer Care
Approved by: Nova Scotia Cancer Patient Education Committee
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