Main description:

Regional Therapeutics for Advanced Malignancies is a concise guide to treatment of cancer in different parts of the body. Divided into four sections, this book covers peritoneal disease; gynaecological malignancies; melanoma, sarcoma and lung; and liver. Each section discusses different treatments that may be used to treat cancer within that part of the body.

Authored by recognised specialists in the UK and USA, this manual contains more than 120 colour images and illustrations.

Key Features

Concise guide to treatment of cancer in different regions of the body
Covers peritoneal disease, gynaecological malignancies, melanoma, sarcoma and lung; and liver
Each section discusses different treatment options for that region
Recognised authors from UK and USA
More than 120 colour images and illustrations

Contents:

Section 1: Peritoneal Disease

Pathophysiology of Peritoneal Malignancies and Modalities of Treatment
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei and Peritoneal Mucinous Carcinoma of Appendiceal Origin
Carcinomatosis from Colon Cancer
Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma (MPM)

Section 2: Gynecological Malignancies

Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for Ovarian Cancer

Section 3: Melanoma, Sarcoma and Lung

Isolated Limb Perfusion (ILP) and Isolated Limb Infusion (ILI) for Locally Advanced Malignant Melanoma
Isolated Limb Perfusion for Extremity Sarcoma
Hyperthermic Intrathoracic Chemotherapy
Thermal Ablation of Lung Tumors and Pulmonary Metastases

Section 4: Liver

Hepatic Arterial Infusion Pumps
Hepatic Arterial Therapies for Colorectal Liver Metastases
Ablations RFA vs Microwave vs Other
Isolated Hepatic Perfusion with TNF and Melphalan for Patients with Diffuse Hepatic Metastases

Index