Childhood Leukemias (Hardcover, 3rd Revised edition)

New insights into the molecular biology of childhood leukemias have stimulated numerous advances in diagnostic methods, strategies for risk assessment and the development of novel therapy for genetic subtypes of the diseases. Fully revised and updated, this new edition of Childhood Leukemias provides the most comprehensive, clinically-oriented and authoritative reference dedicated to these diseases. Beginning with an overview of history, cell biology, and pathology, subsequent chapters review approaches in the evaluation and management of specific leukemias, new therapeutic development and the unique pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenetics of individual patients. New chapters include epigenetics of leukemias, leukemias in patients with Down syndrome and leukemia in adolescents and young adults. The final section covers the complications associated with the disease or its treatment and supportive care during and after treatment. Authored by leading experts, this is a 'must-have' for any physician or investigator who deals with leukemias in childhood.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2012
First published:	June 2012
Editors:	Ching-Hon Pui
Dimensions:	283 x 224 x 44mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	892
Edition:	3rd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-19661-1
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Haematology Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Paediatric medicine > General Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Diseases & disorders > Oncology > General
LSN:	0-521-19661-2
Barcode:	9780521196611

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