| Treatment of Acute Leukemias: New Directions for Clinical Research Contributor(s): Pui, Ching-Hon (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1617372129 ISBN-13: 9781617372124 Publisher: Humana OUR PRICE: $265.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Oncology - General - Medical | Research - Medical | Hematology |
| Dewey: 616.994 |
| Series: Current Clinical Oncology |
| Physical Information: 1.17" H x 8.5" W x 11" (2.92 lbs) 562 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: International experts not only review the state-of-the-art in managing children and adults with acute leukemia, but also debate the pros and cons of current controversial and problematic issues. The book summarizes the best diagnostic and treatment practices for acute leukemias in children, adolescents, and adults. Among the therapies discussed are methotrexate, asparaginase, antipurines, epipodophyllotoxins, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, hematopoietic growth factors, and immunotherapy. |