An Oncologists View of Prostate Cancer

Elements of Mathematical Oncology

This note covers the following topics: macroscopic models, Introduction to macroscopic and microscopic models, Fisher Kolmogorov petrovskii piskunov model, Remarks on the full invasive model with angiogenesis, Microscopic models, The tumor from the microscopic viewpoint, Different interactions and macroscopic limits, Some mathematical details on the macroscopic limit and appendix on R codes.

Author(s): Franco Flandoli

123 Pages

Cancer Its Cause and Treatment, Volume 1

This note describes the following topics: Nature of Cancer, Frequency and Geographical Distribution of Cancer, Metabolism of Cancer, Relation of Diet to Cancer, Medical Treatment of Cancer, Clinical Considerations and Conclusions.

Author(s): Lucius Duncan Bulkley

NA Pages

Bladder Cancer Diagnosis and Management

This guide covers the following topics: Epidemiology, Patient centred care, Diagnosing and staging bladder cancer, Managing non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, Managing muscle-invasive bladder cancer, Managing locally advanced or metastatic bladder cancer.

Author(s): National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S

NA Pages

Medical Oncology Handbook for Junior Medical Officers

This PDF covers the following topics related to Oncology : Orientation to Medical Oncology Department, Principles of Management of Patients on Systemic Therapy, Principles of Targeted Therapy, Principles of Cancer Immunotherapy, Summary of Management of Common Cancers.

Author(s): Abhishek Joshi, Corinne Ryan, Sabe Sabesan, Suresh Varma, Zulfiquer Otty, Department of Medical Oncology, Townsville Cancer Centre, Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, Australia

52 Pages

Cancer of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract

This book presents patients, carers and healthcare professionals with difficult management decisions. Those affected by the disease often undergo complex treatment with wide ranging short and long term effects that require continued support throughout the initial period of care and beyond. This document will provide helpful and appropriate guidance to both patients and professionals alike on the diagnosis and subsequent management of early and locally advanced cancers.

Author(s): National Collaborating Centre for Cancer

NA Pages

Oncology Critical Care

This note covers the following topics: Oncological Airway Emergencies in the Critical Care Unit, Pharmacologic Considerations in Oncology Critical Care, Improving Outcome in Gastrointestinal and Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgical Oncology , Infections in Cancer Patients, Nutrition and Indirect Calorimetry, Management of Pain, Agitation, and Delirium in Mechanically Ventilated Oncology Patients.

Author(s): Jeffrey B. Hoag

NA Pages