W. Sun – Multidisciplinary Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers (2017)

Автор: W. Sun
Название книги: Multidisciplinary Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers (2017)
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Медицина
Страницы: 610
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

This invaluable book provides an introduction to the development and application of molecular biology with a focus on translational research development in a variety of gastrointestinal cancers. Multidisciplinary Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers will emphasize the multidisciplinary aspects of GI cancer diagnosis, treatment and management, introduce the application of new techniques in GI cancer therapy; guide clinicians/experts to use newly developed evidence-based information and knowledge in patient care. This book with also discuss the role of supportive care and quality of life issues in patients with GI malignancies.

About a quarter of all diagnosed malignancies originate from the gastrointestinal
(GI) system, which in nature demands multidisciplinary management because of
the complexity of heterogeneity in etiology, great variations in molecular biology/
genetic characteristics, involvement of multiple organs and their distinctive functions,
and the tremendous differences in treatment options and outcomes for each
different disease.
With the expeditious advancement in molecular biology/genetic profile analyses
(such as next generation DNA sequencing [NGS], circulating tumor cells [CTCs],
cell-free DNA [cfDNA] from liquid biopsy samples, and TCGA programs) and
technology (e.g. robotic surgery), as well as recent discoveries of new therapeutic
agents (e.g. target-oriented agents, tyrosine kinase inhibitors [TKIs], and immune
checkpoint inhibitors), multidisciplinary management for GI cancers is required to
achieve the best outcome for both the individual cancer patient (personalized medicine/
precision medicine) and the general society (preventive medicine).
With the principles given above, this book is designed to provide up-to-date,
evidence-based information and knowledge on the multidisciplinary management
of the major malignancies in the GI system, including etiology analysis, genetic
and hereditary evaluation, critical diagnostic procedures/processes, new surgical
and technology advantages, the role of radiation therapy, and novel systemic
agents’ development and application in clinical practice. The book also covers the
significant issues of quality of life and supportive care of GI cancer patients.
We hope this book may facilitate oncology practitioners, including those in all
sub-specialty areas, to view and manage GI cancers with multidisciplinary
perspective
in their daily practice