Targeted Cancer Therapy

Emerging technologies in target identification, drug discovery, molecular markers, and imaging are rapidly changing the face of cancer. This book provides a foundation of knowledge in targeted cancer therapeutics. The treatment of cancer is increasingly being individualized, based on an understanding of underlying biologic mechanisms. Poised to change the landscape in oncology, this volume provides a state-of-the-art overview. It will be valuable to practicing and academic physicians, fellows, residents and students, as well as basic scientists, interested in the cancer field.

Will optimize the reader's ability to prescribe effective therapeutic regimens Provides know-how on building drug combinations that overcome disease resistance Illustrates the use of personalized medicine in cancer treatment Divided into clearly organized, site specific chapters Presents the forefront in the practical implementation of targeted therapeutics

Inhalt
Perspectives: Bench to Bedside and Back.- Targeted Therapy in Acute Myelogenous Leukemia.- Targeted Therapy in Breast Cancer.- Targeted Therapy in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.- Targeted Therapy in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.- Targeted Therapy in Colorectal Cancer.- Targeted Therapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.- Targeted Therapy in Lymphoma.- Targeted Therapy in Melanoma.- Targeted Therapy in Multiple Myeloma.- Targeted Therapy in Myelodysplastic Syndrome.- Targeted Therapy in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer.- Targeted Drug Therapy in Pancreatic Cancer.- Targeted Therapy in Prostate Cancer.- Targeted Therapy in Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Targeted Therapy of Sarcoma.- Targeted and Functional Imaging.- Combining Targeted Therapies.- Drug Development in Cancer Medicine: Challenges for Targeted Approaches.- Toward Personalized Therapy for Cancer.