Bone Metastases From Prostate Cancer: Biology, Diagnosis And Management
by Emilio Bombardieri /
2016 / English / PDF
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This book presents up-to-date information on one of the hottest
topics in prostate cancer, namely bone metastases. The most
recent developments with respect to biology, pathology,
diagnosis, and treatment are described, providing readers with an
excellent understanding of the mechanisms of metastasis
formation, the characteristics of metastases, their
aggressiveness, and prognostic factors for treatment response.
The coverage includes discussion of all of the best available
options (laboratory, radiology, and nuclear medicine) for
achieving early diagnosis and both established and novel
therapeutic approaches. Detailed information is provided on
hormonal manipulations, bone-targeted agents, vaccines, taxanes,
and other treatments that are enriching the therapeutic
armamentarium. The editors can be considered leaders in the
field, with great experience in diagnostic and
clinical oncology and research, and the authors are experts
in diverse specialties. This ensures a multidisciplinary
approach, mirroring the current situation in which treatment in
patients with bone metastases is undertaken by a team of
specialists and health professionals in a variety of fields.
This book presents up-to-date information on one of the hottest
topics in prostate cancer, namely bone metastases. The most
recent developments with respect to biology, pathology,
diagnosis, and treatment are described, providing readers with an
excellent understanding of the mechanisms of metastasis
formation, the characteristics of metastases, their
aggressiveness, and prognostic factors for treatment response.
The coverage includes discussion of all of the best available
options (laboratory, radiology, and nuclear medicine) for
achieving early diagnosis and both established and novel
therapeutic approaches. Detailed information is provided on
hormonal manipulations, bone-targeted agents, vaccines, taxanes,
and other treatments that are enriching the therapeutic
armamentarium. The editors can be considered leaders in the
field, with great experience in diagnostic and
clinical oncology and research, and the authors are experts
in diverse specialties. This ensures a multidisciplinary
approach, mirroring the current situation in which treatment in
patients with bone metastases is undertaken by a team of
specialists and health professionals in a variety of fields.