This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of current and new therapies in treating pancreatic cancer. In addition to discussing the current landscape for treating various stages of pancreatic cancer, the text highlights several standard and emerging approaches, with a particular emphasis on novel endoscopic, surgical, chemotherapeutic, radiotherapeutic, targeted, and immunotherapeutic strategies. The volume also features concepts on the potential economic effects associated with the development and implementation of new treatments in pancreatic cancer.
Written by experts from a variety of integrative disciplines, Current and Emerging Therapies in Pancreatic Cancer is a valuable resource for oncologists, gastroenterologists, surgeons, and other professionals who treat and manage patients with pancreatic cancer.
Chapter 1 Pancreatic Cancer Epidemiology and Environmental Risk Factors
Mahender Yellu, Chandana Kamireddy, Olugbenga O. Olowokure
Chapter 2 Anatomy of the Pancreas and Biliary Tree
Constantinos P. Zambirinis, Peter J. Allen
Chapter 3 Pathology: Preneoplastic and Neoplastic Disease and Molecular Genetics
Wei Chen, Ming Jin, Wendy L. Frankel
Chapter 4 Screening for Pancreatic Cancer: Who to Screen and How to Follow-up?
Phil A. Hart, Peter P. Stanich, Heather Hampel
Chapter 5 Staging and Prognostic Implications
Amit Mahipal, Richard Kim
Chapter 6 Current and Emerging Therapies in Pancreatic Cancer
Maria Diab, Philip A. Philip
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