Emerging technologies in target identification, drug discovery, molecular markers, and imaging are rapidly changing the face of cancer. Targeted Cancer Therapy provides a foundation of knowledge in targeted cancer therapeutics. The treatment of cancer is increasingly being individualized, based on an understanding of underlying biologic mechanisms. Poised to change the landscape in oncology, Targeted Cancer Therapy provides a state-of-the-art overview. Targeted Cancer Therapy is valuable to practicing and academic physicians, fellows, residents and students, as well as basic scientists, interested in the cancer field. Learn about drugs that directly impact the molecular abnormality that characterizes a tumor. Read about personalized medicine based on an understanding of underlying biologic mechanisms. New emerging technologies in target identification drug discovery molecular markers and imaging are rapidly changing the face of cancer. A primary objective is to design drug combinations that can overcome drug resistance. INDICE: Perspectives: Bench to Bedside and Back. Targeted Therapy in AcuteMyelogenous Leukemia. Targeted Therapy in Breast Cancer. Targeted Therapy in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Targeted Therapy in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. Targeted Therapy in Colorectal Cancer. Targeted Therapy in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer. Targeted Therapy in Lymphoma. Targeted Therapy in Melanoma. Targeted Therapy in Multiple Myeloma. Targeted Therapy in Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Targeted Therapy in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer. Targeted Drug Therapy in Pancreatic Cancer. Targeted Therapy in Prostate Cancer.- Targeted Therapy in Renal Cell Carcinoma. Targeted Therapy of Sarcoma. Targeted and Functional Imaging. Combining Targeted Therapies. Drug Development in Cancer Medicine: Challenges for Targeted Approaches. Toward Personalized Therapy for Cancer.
- ISBN: 978-1-60327-423-4
- Editorial: Humana
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 550
- Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés