| ISSN Series: | Jones and Bartlett Series in Oncology | | Discipline: | Pathology | | Subject Definition: | Neoplasms-Drug Therapy-Handbooks | | NLM Class: | QZ 39 | | LC Class: | RC271 | | Abstract: | Completely revised and updated for 2013, the Physicians' Cancer Chemotherapy Drug Manual 2013 is an up-to-date guide to the latest information on standard therapy and recent advances in the field. Written by world-class experts in clinical cancer therapeutics, this essential reference provides a complete, easy-to-use catalog of over 100 drugs and commonly used drug regimens.both on- and off-label.for the treatment of all the major cancers. Special features: Revised to reflect rapid advances in the field, incorporating treatment strategies and new drugs like brentuximab, carfilzomib, crizotinib, pertuzumab, rogorafenib, vemurafenib, and vismodegib. A specific chapter focused on profiling antiemetic drug and antiemetic treatment regimens. Diagrams of drug structures and pathways for many of the agents. Offers a comprehensive discussion of clinical pharmacology, special considerations, indications, and dosages. Covers toxicity and drug.drug interactions. A section on chemotherapy regimens for all major cancers. Provides an overview of the basic principles of cancer drug therapy. Contains an easy to load and use CD version. |
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