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Handbook of Cancer Treatment-Related Toxicities Summary

Handbook of Cancer Treatment-Related Toxicities by Vamsidhar Velcheti (Associate Professor, NYU Grossman School of Medicine Medical Director, Thoracic Oncology Program, NYU Langone Health, Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York, New York)

Early recognition and management of adverse effects of cancer treatments are essential for optimal care of patients with cancer, and drastically different approaches are required for different physiologic reactions. Handbook of Cancer Treatment-Related Symptoms and Toxicities is a focused, one-stop resource that enables clinicians to quickly find up-to-date, reliable information needed at the point of care. The high-yield approach prioritizes the most common toxicities associated with cancer treatment, and concise, templated chapters offer fast access to information needed in day-to-day practice. Presents a user-friendly overview of cancer treatment-related symptoms and toxicities management in a practical, easy-to-use format, allowing you to quickly find information in one convenient, concise resource. Covers systemic and radiation therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and radiation therapy, detailing symptoms of each toxicity to confirm your diagnosis. Overviews pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches to symptom management. Offers recommendations for mitigating toxicities in high-risk patients. Discusses key topics such as management of infusion reactions, when the need for biopsy is warranted, and the unique challenges posed by novel immunotherapies. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

About Vamsidhar Velcheti (Associate Professor, NYU Grossman School of Medicine Medical Director, Thoracic Oncology Program, NYU Langone Health, Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York, New York)

Dr. Vamsidhar (Vamsi) Velcheti is Associate Professor and Medical Director of the Thoracic Oncology Program at NYU Langone/Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center In New York, New York. He is the author of Velcheti Handbook of Cancer Treatment-Related Symptoms and Toxicities, a new title in Elsevier's oncology list that published in March 2021.

Table of Contents

Part 1. Cytotoxic Chemotherapy 1. Mechanism of Chemotherapy in Cancer Treatment 2. Neutropenic Complications of Chemotherapy 3. Chemotherapy Induced Anemia 4. Cancer Treatment Related Thrombocytopenia 5. Oral Mucositis 6. Gastrointestinal Complications of Chemotherapy 7. Neurological Complications 8. Pulmonary Toxicities of Cytotoxic Chemotherapy 9. Dermatological Complications of Chemotherapy 10. Cardiotoxicities of Chemotherapy 11. Management of Cancer Treatment Infusion Reactions Part 2. Targeted Therapies 12. Mechanism of Targeted Therapies in Cancer Treatment 13. Gastrointestinal Complications 14. Pulmonary Toxicities of Molecular Targeted Therapies 15. Dermatologic Toxicities 16. Cardiotoxicities Part 3. Immunotherapies 17. Mechanism of Immune-Related Adverse Events 18. Endocrine Toxicities 19. Gastrointestinal Toxicities 20. Neurological Complications of Immunotherapy 21. Pulmonary Toxicities 22. Dermatological Complications 23. Immunotherapy-Induced Cardiotoxicities 24. Rheumatological Complications Part 4. Radiation Therapy 25. Mechanisms of Radiation-Related Toxicities 26. Radiation-Induced Mucositis and Esophagitis 27. Radiation Therapy Related Dermatologic Toxicities 28. Pulmonary Toxicity from Radiation Therapy 29. Radiation-Induced Cardiotoxicities

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Handbook of Cancer Treatment-Related Toxicities by Vamsidhar Velcheti (Associate Professor, NYU Grossman School of Medicine Medical Director, Thoracic Oncology Program, NYU Langone Health, Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York, New York)
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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
2021-06-30
352
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