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This handbook is a concise, thorough, and portable reference guide to the multitude of complex chemotherapy protocols and other frequently utilized medications in the field of Hematology/Oncology.Its inclusion of commonly used oncology regimens, guidelines for supportive care during administration and sections on pain control, antibiotic use and antiemesis guidelines set it apart from other Òchemotherapy handbooksÓ. The authors have prepared this book with the intention of improving the care of those suffering from cancer. ... Read more

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cancer book
This book has been very helpful during my cancer treatments. I think other patients would also like this book. I recommend it.

Excellent Oncology Treatment Book
Excellent handbook. I am a student in medical school, and during the oncology rotation it saved me. It even taught my professor a thing or two, and now he wants to buy it for his other students and nurses.

Best Chemotherapy Handbook
This book is a tremendous guide. I am a fellow in Oncology/Hematology (Cancer Care), and desperately needed a concise, thorough guide to all the various chemotherapy regimens. This book is now utilized by my nurses, pharmacists, attending physicians, and patients. Remembering all the doses, important side effects, and necessary supportive measures for effective chemotherapy administration is impossible, and this book has it all. This book even points me to the best references when I need a little more information about a regimen.

Dr. Langerak and Dr. Dreisbach have now helped many of my patients. Their book cuts down on possible dosing errors, keeps the Oncology team on the same page, and allows for more efficient and effective care.

All Oncology personell should have this book. It is especially helpful to Oncology/Hematology Fellows, Pharmacists, Oncology Nurses, Oncology Nursing Units, Attending Oncologists, Residents, Students, and of course, Patients. I highly recommend this well organized up-to-date book. ... Read more

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Recommended Book
"...I would definitely recommend this book to other genetic counsellors and health-care professionals working directly with hereditary cancer syndromes." (Health Expectations)

"A Landmark Book"
"If you are counseling patients about cancer, this book belongs on your bookshelf. From student to healthcare professional, novice to expert, Katherine Schneider's book offers essential information about the clinical and genetic aspects of cancer, valuable guidance in risk assessment and helpful strategies for counseling patients. Katherine Schneider's succinct summaries of hereditary cancer syndromes and tables will be of great benefit in generating differential diagnoses, determining genetic testing options and what cancer screening is indicated. The case examples nicely tie together key concepts, address ethical dilemmas, illustrate the nuances of counseling and the psychological impact information has on patients and their families. "Counseling About Cancer: Strategies for Genetic Counseling" is truly a landmark book in this rapidly evolving field." -- Wendy Uhlmann, M.S., University of Michigan ... Read more

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Excellent reference material
The book is an excellent source of information regardless of the oncologic field one is in. It gives a good overview of the field of radiation oncology for those not in the field. Its algorithms are an easy read for quick reference. Multimodality treatment is well emphasized in the text

A MUST OWN
very clear and succinct textbook with pertinent and relevant information. the algorithms are wonderful and assist in one's learning. physics section is terrific. it provides a great overview. ... Read more

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Applied Antisense Oligonucleotide Technology provides the basic concepts as well as the practical concerns associated with the use of antisense oligonucleotides to modify gene expression. Chapters include oligonucleotide chemistry, DNA triplex formation, delivery mechanisms, pharmocokinetics, toxicity, oligonucleotides. ... Read more

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Thoroughly detailed and illustrated, this book examines the construction, properties, applications, and problems associated with specific types of fusion molecules used in clinical and research medicine. The editors present an overview of the field, followed by nine chapters divided into two general sections based on the two primary parts of the antibody molecule: Fab fusion proteins and Fc fusion proteins. In addition, numerous renowned scientists in the field have contributed outlines demonstrating man-made molecules that will be required not only to overcome the limitations of monoclonal antibodies, but also to extend the principle of selective targeting.

Divided into specific, accessible sections, Antibody Fusion Proteins includes:
* Chapters describing Fc fusion proteins, as well as several classes of antigen-binding proteins
* Complete details on the design and molecular construction of genetically engineered fusion molecules
* Useful information on molecular purification, large-scale production, practical applications, and their therapeutic potential
* The latest data on forming fusion proteins with toxins, cytokines, or enzymes that can activate a prodrug ... Read more