Cancer Pharmacology Manual

"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. Whether you are a trainee, a clinical scientist, or a clinician in practice, this is an ideal reference. It presents challenging information in an instructional way, illustrates key concepts for ease of retention, and poses tough questions so readers can problem solve potential scenarios and test their pharmacologic acumen. Written by leading experts in oncopharmacology, this first-of-its kind manual is a “must have” for anyone involved in the basic, translational, or clinical aspects of oncology and hematology including clinicians, pharmacists, nurses, and trainees. Description Cancer Pharmacology: An Illustrated Manual of Anticancer Drugs provides a one-stop guide to the essential basic and clinical science of all the effective, life-prolonging drug therapies in oncology. From traditional cytotoxic agents to targeted genomic, epigenomic, hormonal, and immunotherapeutic agents, this reference covers the staggering advances in cancer pharmacology that are propelling new standards of care for common and uncommon malignancies. Beautifully illustrated throughout, each chapter contains visually engaging figures detailing the tumor microenvironment, chemical structures of agents, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomic, and molecular properties of the various agents, and their mechanisms of action. As the first illustrated book of its kind, this highly visual text uses a uniform approach to each cancer drug class and agent presented in the book, and covers alkylating agents, antimetabolites, antimitotics, epigenetic modulators, hormonal agents, targeted therapies, monoclonal antibodies, immunotherapeutic agents, and much more. Flow diagrams, clinical tables, and bulleted text further explain important information pertaining to each cancer drug class including their indications, mechanisms of action, potential adverse reactions, dosing and dose adjustments, and safety monitoring. Organized in an easyto- digest format and replete with detailed images, clinical pearls, and end of chapter Q&As, this evidence-based reference presents all major classes, agents, targets, and approaches to cancer pharmacotherapy. KEY FEATURES: * In Includes visual depictions of chemical structures, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomics associated with each class of agents * Describes how chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hormonal therapy work and why they are expected to work adjuvantly, neoadjuvantly, and in combination with other modalities * Over 100 highly stylized images and numerous comprehensive tables Content licensed from printed edition ISBN 10: 0826162037 Content licensed from printed edition ISBN 13: 9780826162038 SUBSCRIPTION : Please choose an auto renewable subscription plan to receive content access and continuous updates. Your subscription automatically renews as per your plan, so you always have the latest content. Yearly auto-renewing payments- $79.99 Six month auto-renewing payments - $53.99 Three months auto-renewing payments - $40.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable." If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000 Privacy Policy - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Editor(s): Ashkan Emadi MD, PhD, Judith E. Karp MD Publisher: Springer Publishing Company