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This volume focuses on the clinical applications of molecular diagnosis and targeted therapy from the viewpoint of oncologists specializing in specific organs. In addition, it discusses the role of molecular diagnosis and targeted therapy in the course of surgical treatment. Recent, rapid advances in molecular biology have shed new light on the mechanisms of cancer progression, and molecularly targeted drugs have been used to treat a variety of malignant diseases. For the diagnosis and precise treatment of cancer, analysis of the molecular background of the tumor is indispensable. However, there are both tumor-specific and comprehensive mechanisms involved in these processes. Accordingly, a firm grasp of molecular diagnosis and targeted therapies for different tumors is vital for clinicians and basic researchers alike. This book provides essential information and the latest findings on molecular diagnosis and targeted therapy for thoracic and gastrointestinal malignancies. Though primarily intended for clinical and basic oncologists, it also offers a useful guide for clinicians who are interested in this field and are considering getting started in molecular diagnosis and targeted therapy.

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Author:   Yutaka Shimada ,  Katsuhiko Yanaga
Publisher:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
Imprint:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9789811348860

ISBN 10:   9811348863
Pages:   156
Publication Date:   26 January 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1. Molecular biology of lung cancer in relation to precision medicine.- 2. Molecular diagnosis and targeting for breast cancer.- 3. Clinical application of stem cell biology in esophageal cancer.- 4. Molecular diagnosis and targeted therapy for gastric cancer.- 5. Molecular diagnosis and targeted therapy for colorectal cancer.- 6. Molecular and immunologic targets for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.- 7. Molecular diagnosis and targeting for biliary tract cancer.- 8. Molecular analysis for therapeutic targets of pancreatic cancer.- 9. Molecular targeted therapy and diagnosis for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

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Yutaka Shimada MD, PhD, FACS Professor, Department of Nano Bio Drug Discovery, Kyoto University Vice Chief Director of Japan Human Cell Society Deputy Editor of International Journal of Clinical Oncology    Katsuhiko Yanaga, MD, PhD, FACS Professor, Department of Surgery, Jikei University School of Medicine Director of Japan Human Cell Society President, Governor-at-Large, Japan Chapter of American College of Surgeons Chair, Special Interest Group on Liver Surgery and Transplantation, International Liver Cancer Association

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