Pancreatic cancer

Author: Douglas B. Evans
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book provides the latest advances in epidemiology, biology, diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment of exocrine pancreatic tumors, delving into the internal and surgical treatment methods from internationally renowned experts. Its topics include: the molecular biology of pancreatic cancer and the use of molecular markers as tools for early diagnosis; radiotherapy, endoscopic, and laparoscopic staging; research findings on pancreatic cancer; endoscopic palliative treatment for locally advanced and metastatic tumors; a review of the experience with adjuvant local chemotherapy from Europe and Japan; emerging therapies including vaccines, gene therapy, and anti-angiogenic treatment. This book contains essential information for clinicians to update treatment protocols and provides new treatment approaches, while also outlining future research directions. The book is divided into 36 chapters and includes over 110 images, making it an important reference for oncologists, surgeons, and gastroenterologists to understand, diagnose, and treat this challenging disease.