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1 online resource (xiii, 76 pages) : illustrations |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Contents |
Contributors; Symbols and abbreviations; 1 Cancer prevention; 2 Cancer screening; 3 Genetic screening; 4 Principles of cancer treatment; 5 Esophageal and gastric cancer; 6 Small intestine and carcinoid tumors; 7 Pancreatic cancer; 8 Biliary tract and hepatocellular cancer; 9 Colorectal and anal cancer; Appendix; Index. |
| Summary |
The therapeutic landscape in oncology has undergone momentous changes in recent years. The treatment options for gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, in particular, have increased with the introduction of novel pharmacological and other treatment modalities. Researchers have gleaned important insights into the molecular biology, pathophysiology and key features of the most prevalent GI cancers, including colorectal, pancreatic and liver. While these advances have resulted in improvements for many GI cancer patients, the emerging complexities and challenges have necessitated the revision of major U.S. |
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Gastrointestinal system -- Cancer -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Gastrointestinal Neoplasms |
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Tractus gastro-intestinal -- Cancer -- Guides, manuels, etc.
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MEDICAL -- Oncology.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Cancer.
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Gastrointestinal system -- Cancer
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Handbook |
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handbooks.
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Handbooks and manuals
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Guides et manuels.
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| Added Author |
Cassidy, Jim, 1958-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Oxford American mini-handbook of gastrointestinal cancers. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2010 9780195393194 (OCoLC)694395500 |
| ISBN |
9780199813605 (electronic bk.) |
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0199813604 (electronic bk.) |
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9780195393194 |
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0195393198 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000048808735 |
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AU@ 000054177758 |
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DEBBG BV040833777 |
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DEBBG BV043165755 |
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DEBSZ 421631759 |
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