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Elements of Mathematical Oncology

This note covers the following topics: macroscopic models, Introduction to macroscopic and microscopic models, Fisher Kolmogorov petrovskii piskunov model, Remarks on the full invasive model with angiogenesis, Microscopic models, The tumor from the microscopic viewpoint, Different interactions and macroscopic limits, Some mathematical details on the macroscopic limit and appendix on R codes.

Author(s): Franco Flandoli

123 Pages

An Oncologists View of Prostate Cancer

This PDF covers the following topics related to Oncology : An Introduction to Prostate Cancer, Prostate Specific Antigen, Diagnosis: Cancer Stages, Tumor Grades, Take Time to Make the Best Choice for You, Treatment Options for Localized Prostate Cancer, Advanced Treatment Options, Neoadjuvant Hormonal Therapy, After Treatment: What to Expect, Persistent Disease After Surgery, Persistent Disease After Radiation Therapy, Quality of Life Considerations and Treatment Choice, Positive Lymph Nodes: What This Means for the Patient, Stage Migration in Prostate Cancer, Clinical Trials: Opening New Frontiers in Treatment, Role of Nutrition in Prostate Cancer.

Author(s): Srinivasan Vijayakumar

184 Pages

Overview of Gynecologic Oncology

This PDF covers the following topics related to Gynecologic Oncology : Gyn Tumors Page Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia, Ovarian Cancer, Sarcomas, Vaginal Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Associated Treatment Modalities Nutrition, Fluid and Electrolytes, Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy, Perioperative Management, Tools and Equipment for the Art of Surgery.

Author(s): R. Kevin Reynolds, MD

135 Pages

Cancer Its Cause and Treatment, Volume 1

This note describes the following topics: Nature of Cancer, Frequency and Geographical Distribution of Cancer, Metabolism of Cancer, Relation of Diet to Cancer, Medical Treatment of Cancer, Clinical Considerations and Conclusions.

Author(s): Lucius Duncan Bulkley

NA Pages

Medical Oncology Handbook for Junior Medical Officers

This PDF covers the following topics related to Oncology : Orientation to Medical Oncology Department, Principles of Management of Patients on Systemic Therapy, Principles of Targeted Therapy, Principles of Cancer Immunotherapy, Summary of Management of Common Cancers.

Author(s): Abhishek Joshi, Corinne Ryan, Sabe Sabesan, Suresh Varma, Zulfiquer Otty, Department of Medical Oncology, Townsville Cancer Centre, Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, Australia

52 Pages

Cancer of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract

This book presents patients, carers and healthcare professionals with difficult management decisions. Those affected by the disease often undergo complex treatment with wide ranging short and long term effects that require continued support throughout the initial period of care and beyond. This document will provide helpful and appropriate guidance to both patients and professionals alike on the diagnosis and subsequent management of early and locally advanced cancers.

Author(s): National Collaborating Centre for Cancer

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