Upper Gastrointestinal Malignancies An Issue Of Hematology Oncology Clinics Of North America E Book

This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics will focus on Upper Gastrointestinal Malignancies; specifically, articles on the following: Epidemiology / Genetics, H. pylori and the gastric microbiome in gastric cancer carcinogenesis; Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer; Tumor Staging; Localized disease; Metastatic Disease; Immunotherapy Antiangiogenic therapy; and many more!

Malignancies of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

Topics include: Rare Cancers; Mast Cell Leukemia; Uveal Melanoma; Esthesioneuroblastoma; Parathyroid Carcinoma; Thymoma/Thymic Carcinoma; Mesothelioma; Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST); Uterine Sarcoma; Cancer of the Appendix; Urethral Cancer; Anal Cancer; and Merkel Cell Carcinoma.

This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, devoted to Colorectal Cancer, is edited by Dr. Leonard B. Saltz. Articles in this issue include: Diet and Lifestyle Influences on Colorectal Cancer; Diagnosis and Management of Germline and Somatic Mutations in Mismatch Repair-deficient Colorectal Cancer; Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Stage II, III, and Resected Stage IV Colon Cancer; Predictive and Prognostic Markers in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer; Surgical Management of Hepatic Metastases of Colorectal Cancer; Combination Therapies in Colorectal Cancer Treatment; A Critical Look at Management of Peritoneal Metastases of Colorectal Cancer; Non-surgical Management of Rectal Cancer; and Ablative Therapies for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer.

In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Matthew B. Yurgelun and Douglas A. Rubinson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pancreatic Cancer. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as pancreatic adenocarcinoma: trends in epidemiology, risk factors, and outcomes; decision making regarding perioperative therapy in individuals with localized pancreatic adenocarcinoma; the evolving role of radiotherapy in the management of individuals with pancreatic adenocarcinoma; and more. Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including diabetes, cachexia, sarcopenia, and metabolic factors in individuals with pancreatic adenocarcinoma; PARP inhibitors and other novel therapeutics in pancreatic adenocarcinoma; screening and surveillance for pancreatic adenocarcinoma in high-risk individuals; germline testing for individuals with pancreatic adenocarcinoma and novel genetic risk factors; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pancreatic cancer, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Kimmie Ng and Benjamin L. Schlechter bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Colorectal Cancer. Despite tremendous progress in the management of this disease, many questions and controversies remain regarding screening, adjuvant therapy for resected colon cancers, targeted therapies and immunotherapy for patients with advanced disease, surgical management, and more. In this issue, top experts in the field address provide clinicians with the tools to individualize management and optimize care for this growing patient population. Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including screening for colorectal cancer; hereditary colorectal cancer; disparities in colorectal cancer; microbiome in colorectal cancer; impact of diet and exercise on colorectal cancer; colorectal cancer in younger adults; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on colorectal cancer, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Caron A. Jacobson and Parth S. Shah bring their considerable expertise to the topic of CAR T-Cell Therapy. Top experts in the field discuss the multiple ways CAR T-cell therapy can be used to help fight a variety of cancers, such as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), follicular lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Contains 12 practice-oriented topics including CAR T-cells in aggressive B-cell lymphomas; CAR T-cells in multiple myeloma; CAR T-cells in AML; mechanisms of resistance of CAR T-cell therapy; the role of CAR T-cell therapy in the era of bispecific antibodies; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on CAR T-cell therapy, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Bradley A. McGregor and Toni K. Choueiri bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Renal Cell Cancer. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as VHL and HIF at the center of renal cell cancer biology; immunobiology and metabolic pathways of renal cell cancer; hereditary renal cell cancer syndromes; the role of the pathologist in renal cell cancer; novel imaging in renal cell cancer; and more. Contains 18 relevant, practice-oriented topics including the role of surgery in metastatic renal cell cancer; emerging biomarkers in metastatic renal cell cancer; choosing the right treatment for renal cell cancer of variant histology; novel targets in the treatment of renal cell cancer; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on renal cell cancer, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.