This book offers insight into an intriguing group of rare cancers, examining a surge of recent advances in genetics and molecular biology, and offering instruction in new modalities of treatment. Coverage includes chemotherapy, surgical management, and more.

New research has shown that neuroendocrine tumors are more common than previously thought. Progress in our understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of these not-so-rare cancers has resulted in renewed interest in developing innovative therapeutic options. In particular, novel molecular targeted agents have been shown to have significant anti-tumor activity, and integration of these therapies has led to critical advances in management.

In this volume, an outstanding group of the world's leaders in the field have assembled to convey their knowledge of the epidemiology, biology, and management of all the major types of neuroendocrine tumors. The book takes a multi-modality approach to understanding disease processes and therapeutics, including chapters on medical and surgical treatment as well as a chapter devoted to imaging. Throughout, the authors emphasize recent advances in our understanding of molecular biology and the subsequent emerging therapeutic options.

Emphasizes emerging therapeutic options Discusses the practical applications of novel molecular targeted agents Conveys recent advances in the understanding of molecular pathogenesis Covers all major types of neuroendocrine tumors Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Global Epidemiology of Neuroendocrine Tumors.- Pathology.- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia.- Other Genetic Syndromes.- Imaging of Neuroendocrine Tumors.- Surgical Management of Sporadic Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors.- Management of Neuroendocrine Tumor Hormonal Syndromes.- Management of Metastic Carcinoid Tumors.- Medical Management of Islet Cell Carcinoma.- Poorly Differentiated Neuroendocrine Tumors.- Hereditary and Sporadic Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.- Adrenocortical Carcinoma.- Pheochromocytoma.- Merkel cell carcinomas.